Why can't essential oils be exposed to light? Essential oils "die in the light"

Why can't essential oils be exposed to light? Many babies may have encountered this problem when using essential oils. It is recommended to use this essential oil at night, so why can't essential oils be exposed to light? Why can't essential oils be used during the day? Let's take everyone to understand it together, come and have a look~

Why can't essential oils be exposed to light?

The first thing I want to tell you is that not all essential oils cannot be exposed to light. The main reason why essential oils cannot be exposed to light is that some essential oils contain photosensitive ingredients. If the photosensitive ingredients are exposed to light, they will have a counterproductive effect on the skin, making the skin more susceptible to tanning and even causing skin diseases. Therefore, it is generally recommended to use essential oils at night because they contain photosensitizing ingredients.

What is photosensitivity?

In the use of essential oils, photosensitivity refers to the fact that certain ingredients in essential oils increase the skin's sensitivity to ultraviolet rays. Long-term and excessive use of products containing photosensitive ingredients and exposure to strong light will cause your skin to tan more easily than normal skin and may even cause skin cancer. However, it should be noted that the above problems will not be caused by long-term and excessive use and exposure to strong light.