Aromatherapy and Acne

Aromatherapy and acne:
How do you remove acne using aromatherapy

What is Acne?

Acne is a skin condition that occurs due to the overproduction of oil by the oil glands of the skin. The oil that normally lubricates the skin gets trapped in blocked oil ducts and results in what we know as pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads on the surface of skin. Sometimes it also includes deeper skin lesions that are called cysts. (www.ehealthmd.com)

How does aromatherapy remove acne?

Essential oils applied to the problems area. They are antibacterial. They encourage circulation, therefore the removal of waste matter. They deep cleanse the skin and help it return to normal by balancing the secretions of the sebaceous glands.

What are essential oils for acne?

When choosing essential oils for acne you have to look for oils that have anti-inflammatory, astringent and balancing properties.

Oils with anti-inflammatory properties that will help reduce painful irritation and swelling include Roman and German chamomile, clary sage, frankincense, helichrysum; lavender and patchouli.

Oils with astringent properties to help control the oiliness of the skin include cedarwood, frankincense, geranium, juniper, lavender, neroli, palmarosa, and rosewood.

Oils with balancing properties that may help to normalize oil production while they improve the condition of the skin include geranium, helichrysum, lavender, palmarosa, rosemary and sandalwood.

Oils with antiseptic properties include niaouli, petitgrain, palmarosa, patchouli and tea tree.

Essential oils for acne credited to West Coast Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy and acne blends

Wild Rose Facial Oil and Toner This oil is excellent for encouraging healthy skin growth, and for assisting with damage due to acne. For best results, we recommend that you use it in combination with our Wild Rose Facial Toner

Spot treatment : 1/2 ounce jojoba oil, 8 drops of lavender oils, 4 drops tea tree oil, 3 drops cypress oil, 2 drops helichrysum oil.

Place the jojoba oil in a clean container. Add the essential oils. Turn the container upside down a few times. Apply a dab od spot treatment directly to each blemish several times daily.

Acne clearing facial steam: 1 quart steaming water, 1 drop of clary sage oil, 1 drop of lemon oil, 1 drop of palmarosa oil.

Pour the water into 2 quart of glass bowl. Drop the oils into the water and gently disperse them. Lean your face over the bowl and drape a towel over both your head and the bowl to capture the steam. Steam your face for 5 minutes. Cleanse your face afterward.

Clearing Mask: 1 teaspoon clay, 1 teaspoon honey or water, 1 drop rosemary oil, 1 drop helichrysum oil.

Place all the ingredient in your palm and blend well. Apply the mask to the clean skin and leave it for 10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly

Blemish banishing aftershave : 8 ounces distilled water, 2 drops of sandalwood, 1 drop of cedarwood, 1 drop of vetiver oil.

Add the water to the clean container. Add the essential oils. Turn the container upside down several times to combine. Splash the mixture on your skin after shaving. Blend well before each use.

Source:
Aromatherapy: Essential Oils for Vibrant Health and Beauty‎ By Roberta Wilson. Click here to see content of this book

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