Is It Safe to Ingest Essential Oils? Here’s What the Research Says
Essential oils are powerful plant extracts. Some are incredibly gentle. Others contain constituents that can irritate tissues, affect the liver, or interact with medications if taken in large doses or without proper dilution.
It’s one of the most common questions we get at MYNT: "Is it really safe to ingest essential oils?"
The short answer? Yes, when done properly.
We believe in transparency, so let’s unpack what makes ingestion safe (or unsafe), and how MYNT products are formulated with your wellbeing in mind.
Not All Essential Oils Are Created Equal
Essential oils are powerful plant extracts. Some are incredibly gentle. Others contain constituents that can irritate tissues, affect the liver, or interact with medications if taken in large doses or without proper dilution.
This is why we never recommend casual ingestion of essential oils at home—like dropping them into water or under the tongue. That’s not only ineffective (oil and water don’t mix), but potentially dangerous if you don’t understand the chemistry.
How Ingestion Can Be Safe
MYNT sprays are designed for oral use because we:
Use only GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) essential oils for internal use
Formulate at a precisely safe dilution level (typically <5%)
Nanoemulsify the oils so they blend in water and are bioavailable
Use natural preservatives to keep the product stable and safe over time
This delivery method—called oral diffusion—allows you to benefit from the therapeutic properties of essential oils through a combination of olfactory, taste, and sublingual absorption, all with minimal risk.
Backed by Research and Safety Standards
We analyze all ingredients using:
Established safety data from aromatherapy science
Toxicology reviews (like the European SCCS and U.S. FEMA/GRAS designations)
Clinical studies on nanoemulsion safety and oral EO applications
Each MYNT product is blended with intention, tested for stability, and designed for daily use within conservative safety margins.
So, Should You Ingest Essential Oils?
It depends on the context. For most people, internal use should always be guided by expertise and caution.
That’s why MYNT exists: to offer a safe, intentional, and effective way to receive the benefits of plant essential oils without guesswork. We take the complexity out of the process, so you can enjoy the shift with confidence.
Still curious? Visit our Quality, Safety & Use page to learn more about our formulation practices and ingredient standards.