Regular Exposure To Lavender Or Tea Tree Oil May Be Linked To Abnormal Breast Growth In Young Boys,

reports that research suggests “young men who are regularly exposed to lavender or tea tree oil may be at risk of developing large breasts.” Newsweek adds, “Researchers from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) found that eight chemicals in the oils disrupt hormones.” In a statement, J. Tyler Ramsey, lead study author and postbaccalaureate research fellow at NIEHS, said in a statement, “Our society deems essential oils as safe,” but “they possess a diverse amount of chemicals and should be used with caution because some of these chemicals are potential endocrine disruptors.” The findings are to be presented at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting. http://www.newsweek.com/essential-oils-large-breasts-850459