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Can you get a chemical burn from essential oils
Can You Get a Chemical Burn From Essential Oils?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

The combination of certain natural plant compounds and UV rays cause a rash on the skin that is much like a burn. This is a phototoxic reaction. It is not an allergy, it is more like a sunburn. The redness and burning starts in a few hours after UV exposure, and gradually worsens.

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