Almost everyone experiences acne sometime or the other in his/ her life. It is known to all that acne or pimples occur when the oil glands secrete excess oil. This surplus oil blocks the pores of the skin, resulting in severe acne problems such as whiteheads, pimples, and blackheads. Acne commonly hits teenagers, and sometimes may also happen to adults. There are no serious health problems associated with acne, but it leads to stress and disgust. Some people therefore don’t feel comfortable opting for the chemical peels or acne medications that contain harsh chemicals. For them, the best acne treatments are the natural remedies.
Mild and moderate acne can be treated by natural methods. Aromatherapy procedure is safe and simple, without any side effects. Very few people know that they can actually use aromatherapy to clear acne. There are several antibacterial essential oils available that are known to heal acne and give your skin its normal texture.
Antibacterial essential oils for acne treatment
Acne treatment using aromatherapy can be done using several types of essential oils. Some of the common types of essential oils used for this purpose are Cypress oil, Tea tree oil, Lavender oil, Ylang Ylang, Helichrysum, and Jojoba oil. A mix of these essential oils can be directly applied to the acne affected area. Experts usually recommend using a blend of these essential oils in the aromatherapy acne treatment procedure.
Aromatherapy process for acne treatment
Take 1/2 ounce of Jojoba oil and put it into a clean jar. After that add the other essential oils to it in the following proportion:
- Helichrysum oil (2 drops)
- Cypress oil (3 drops)
- Tea tree oil (4 drops)
- Lavender oil (8 drops)
Blend this solution well and apply the mix to the affected area with the use of cotton pads. This treatment should be followed daily for several times.
Preparing a face mask using aromatherapy
You can prepare a homemade face mask using Helichrysum oil, Honey, Rosemary oil, and Clay. Mix one teaspoon of each of these ingredients and mix them well. Wash your face with a mild cleanser and apply the mask using your hands. Now, leave it to dry for ten minutes, and then wash it off. This significantly helps in preventing acne and soothing the skin.
Eating healthy is also very important. Eat healthy food and drink more water to flush the toxins out of your body. A combination of aromatherapy and healthy eating habits can go a long way in keeping your skin free of acne, spots, or pimples.
Your article just made my day! I will definitely try this aromatherapy process. And the homemade face mask sounds very interesting. Thanks for mentioning.
I heard that aromatherapy is useful to reduce the stress level of your body. But never knew that are also effective in treating acne breakouts. Good to hear that.
Can I preserve this solution or shall I need to blend it fresh every time?
Nice article.
@ P.Patel: You can preserve it for a few days. Keep it in a sterilized bottle and close the lid tight, and store it in your freezer. But its better to blend it fresh.
You can also mix clay and rosewater and apply the mask all over your face. Leave it to dry and wash it off.
some great tips here…Thanks you guys!!!
Ya I heard tea tree oil is good for skin, especially for treating acne. But where do I get them? Can you please recommend some good brands?
Interesting tips!
Well Helen, tea tree oils are sold under many brand names. I know only a few of them. These are Dermalogica Overnight Clearing Gel, Kiss My Face Organics Break Out and Botanical Acne Gel. Cheers