Get radiant skin naturally with essential oils

(NaturalNews) Conventional treatments for Acne and/or oily skin include harsh, detergent type cleansers that strip the skin, dry it out and do not get rid
of the problem. Acne and/or oily skin problems may persist, leaving the skin looking in dire need of help. Contrary to popular belief, oils such as good
quality essential oils and other fatty oils can actually help to remedy skin problems such as Acne and/or oily skin.

Essential oils for skin problems

Acne is often caused by skin dryness that causes overproduction of the skin's natural oils. Avoid skincare products that leave the skin feeling taut and
dehydrated. Use either extra virgin olive oil or another pure, organic oil to blend with essential oil in order to make a healing serum for the skin.

Blending and experimenting with essential oil combinations may take time and persistence, since each person's skin may react differently to oils. Purchase
only therapeutic, high quality essential oils even if they may be more expensive, as poor quality oils can exacerbate acne and/or oily skin problems.

Essential oils for oily skin

The best essential oils for oily skin include bergamot, cedarwood, cypress, frankincense, lavender, lemon and sage. Ylang-ylang, lemon, peppermint and
cypress also combat oily skin. Except for lavender oil, which may be used directly on the skin, it is preferable to blend oils with a carrier oil before
applying to the skin.

Caution:

According to the Esoteric Oils website, "Bergamot

oil

can cause burns when used on a sensitive skin which is then exposed to sunlight, as the high content of bergaptene can cause photo-toxicity. It is
advisable to keep out of the sun if this oil is used on the skin".

Best essential oils for acne

Try geranium, lavender, chamomile, rosewood, sandalwood, eucalyptus or frankincense for acne. To apply, blend essential oil of choice with a carrier oil
and allow to soak into the

skin

.

A facial steam bath is an excellent way of cleaning the skin and benefiting from the healing qualities of essential oils. Boil water and pour it into a
large bowl. Add a few drops of essential oil to the hot water. Place a towel over your head and bowl when steaming the face.

Don't be tempted to mix essential

oils

with facial moisturizers or other creams, as the reaction of oils with synthetic ingredients found in most commercially produced moisturizers or other acne
products can worsen skin problems.

Eating an organic, healthy Diet and drinking plenty of pure water will also contribute to a radiant skin.

Sources:

http://www.essentialoils.co.za/essential-oil...


http://www.essentialoils.co.za/treatment/acn...


http://www.naturesgift.com/essentialoil-skin...


http://www.naturalnews.com/030969_acne_essen...

About the author

Fleur Hupston is a professional freelance writer. She is passionate about natural, healthy living and is currently studying to be a naturopath. She divides
her time between writing for Natural News and various other sites, home schooling her children and studying part time.

Get radiant skin naturally with essential oils




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