If the essential oil is used correctly, there will generally be no adverse effects. Be sure to apply stovepipe essential oil to your legs before shaving. Don't touch cold water when shaving, don't take a shower, and it's best to go to bed after shaving. Once a day. If there are red spots or purple spots, it's a scratch, MM don't panic, it will be fine in a few days. Don't shave when chapped, but you still need essential oil every day. When chapped, massage your legs with essential oil every day 10-20 minutes. You can do some stovepipe yoga to stretch your muscles, or lie down and lean your legs against the wall for about 10 minutes. You don't have to scratch to be effective. If you shave, you must persist. Can be scraped in a large area, including acupuncture points. Just eat less greasy food with high sugar content. If you can eat less at dinner, you can lose weight faster.