Due to essential oils natural molecular composition, essential oils are easily absorbed by the skin and can be safely applied topically. Application of essential oils can have immediate, localized benefit to the target area of application. The chemical structure of essential oils also allows them to be absorbed into the bloodstream through the skin for internal benefit throughout the body.
The per-cutaneous absorption of the essential oil of lavender from a massage oil was investigated. It was shown that lavender oil penetrates the skin of a human subject. Following topical application of Lavender, the subjects blood was drawn. Within 5 minutes there was found traces of linalool and linalyl acetate as the main constituents of lavender oil in the blood of the subject. After 20 minutes, it was shown that the maximum concentration of Lavender in the blood was met. After 90, most of the Lavender was eliminated.
http://journal.scconline.org/pdf/cc1992/cc043n01/p00049-p00054.pdf
Absorbed by the Skin
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