This woman suffered horrific burns from an essential oil diffuser

[rangerrebew]

This woman suffered horrific burns from an essential oil diffuser
Jessica Ankomah
 November 16, 2017
 

A 24-year-old woman from the U.K. has revealed horrific facial burns after vapour from an essential oil diffuser sprayed her in the face.

Emily Smith was celebrating national Bonfire Night at home with her boyfriend, when she decided to burn oils next to the fireplace. Using a “popular” electric diffuser, Smith held down the off button once the room filled with its scent.

“In the process of turning the appliance off, some of the vapor from the diffuser must have sprayed onto my face.

https://ca.news.yahoo.com/woman-suffered-horrific-burns-essential-oil-diffuser-152642552.html

[Smokin Joe]

An unfortunate event, and it looks painful. Some essential oils, full strength, can cause a burn or severe irritation. Washing with Dawn or other soaps and water can remove the oil. I am curious what oil she had in the diffuser. Unfortunately, the article is big on drama and short on facts that could be useful to others.