Of course, delegating the right to determine my own risk profile is off the table. No one has a right to tell me what I can and can't put in my body, and I'm not going to give that right to them. Nevertheless, it's valuable to know what the real data and risks are.
For example, lemon essential oil is great for a lot of things, including mood lifting, anti-depressant, antibacterial, etc. but it may not be a great idea to put it on topically before going into the sun as it exacerbates sunburns. Knowing that is valuable in deciding whether I'm gonna use it or not. :)