Thank you for the link. I am actually aware of the claims against lavendar oil being an endocrine disrupter. I too was concerned about the negative effects of using the oil but the deeper I dug the more I discovered that the study that condemned the oil was flawed. The researcher did not take several factors such as quality of oil, herbacide contamination, and the use of phalate containing equipment in the lab. Other studies have since been done to refute this allegation as well.
I feel comfortable with the lavendar in this recipe, especially since it is lightly infused through a cotton ball and not directly mixed into the powder. That being said, anyone who chooses to use lavender, or any other natural product for that matter, should conduct their own research first and assess their comfort level before using such products. -Aimee
Thank you for the link. I am actually aware of the claims against lavendar oil being an endocrine disrupter. I too was concerned about the negative effects of using the oil but the deeper I dug the more I discovered that the study that condemned the oil was flawed. The researcher did not take several factors such as quality of oil, herbacide contamination, and the use of phalate containing equipment in the lab. Other studies have since been done to refute this allegation as well.
I feel comfortable with the lavendar in this recipe, especially since it is lightly infused through a cotton ball and not directly mixed into the powder. That being said, anyone who chooses to use lavender, or any other natural product for that matter, should conduct their own research first and assess their comfort level before using such products. -Aimee