There are many different avenues to explore when deciding how best to treat your skin and what you decide to try or not try is a personal choice. However when most individuals are looking at different options they tend to stick to brand name products and often unaware of the benefits that essential oils can offer. This alternative may be desirable option if you are looking to use natural products.
Using essential oils is frequently thought of as alternative or a little off the wall but in reality many of the products we buy off the self we choose because of the natural added ingredients that are said to be the new best thing. Another myth with natural skin care is that it is time consuming and expensive and that definitely does not have to be the case. Bottles of essential oil are indeed small and the cost for the size may seem excessive but ultimately the bottle often lasts months or years because the amount used at any given time is very small.
There are many different options to battle different skin care issues. We will begin by discussing several different essential oils used to combat oily skin and their different applications.
1.Citronella has a distinctive smell and is commonly known as an insect repellent. It can however be used for oily skin, simply add 2 or 3 drops of citronella essential oil to one ounce of carrier oil and apply to the face or affected area.
2.Ylang ylang is an exotic essential oil that can be used to regulate the skins production of sebum. Add 2 or 3 drops to a cotton ball and apply to the affected area, because this essential oil regulates sebum production it can also be used on dry skin.
3.Winter green essence is often associated with gum or toothpastes it can however be used on oily skin by adding two or three drops to a carrier oil and applying to the skin.
4.Orange essential oil can also be used to remove excess oil from the skin, add a couple of drops to a wet cotton ball or pad and gently wipe away.
5.Frankincense is often associated with the biblical story as one of the three gifts given to baby Jesus. Today frankincense is a highly praised essential oil that is very effective in battling oily skin. Again simply wet a cotton ball or pad with water and add 2 or 3 drops of the essential oil and gently remove excess oil from the affected area.
Many essential oils can also be used to alleviate dry, cracked or chapped skin including:
1.As mentioned above ylang ylang can be used for dry skin as well as oily because it works by regulating sebum production.
2.Myrrh also known from the biblical story is effective for many skin aliments or issues including chapped skin, wrinkles, wounds or to rejuvenate tired skin. For wrinkles and tired skin add 2 or 3 drops to one ounce of carrier (almond oil) and apply to skin, for dry or chapped skin add 2 or 3 drops to lanolin and massage into affected area and for sores add 2 or 3 drops of myrrh to a wet cotton ball and gently dab.
3.Sandalwood essential oil can also be mixed with lanolin and massaged into dry and cracked skin.
There are many different options when it comes to skin care. If you are wanting to try natural products essential oils are easy to use and provide you with endless possibilities.
There are tons of beauty cosmetics and skin products available in the market but do you think they are good enough for your skin. Most of these beauty products contain harsh ingredient that may harm your skin and takes away its natural moisture. On the other hand essential oils are natural and can be freely used without any fear of side effects. Essential oils offer so many benefits in your skin care regime. Below are some common essential oils found in herbal skin products ?
1.Jojoba oil ? It is an important ingredient of scalp cleansers and hair conditioners. Its absorption properties make it useful in skin care products as a cleaning agent, makeup remover and moisturizer... It has anti-wrinkles and anti-bacterial effect on the skin. It can be used as base carrier oil into which other essential oils can be diluted before applying it to the skin.
2.Almond oil ? It is an important ingredient of skin products specially formulated for dry skin. It is commonly used as a carrier oil to blend with other essentials oils. It is easily absorbed into the skin and is an excellent emollient with nourishing properties.
3.Geranium oil ? It is excellent oil for mature and troubled skin and brings a radiant glow and promotes circulation. Pregnant women should avoid use of this oil.
4.Lavender oil ? It is a wonderful oil for oily and combination skin. It has antiseptic and stimulant properties. This essential oil is useful in treating skin conditions such as abscesses, acne, athlete's foot, allergies, boils, bruises, burns, dandruff, dermatitis, earache, inflammations, eczema, insect bites and stings, insect repellant, lice, psoriasis, ringworm, scabies, sores, spots, sunburn and wounds.
5.Rosemary oil ? It has an antioxidant properties, and has a remarkable stimulating effect on the skin. This essential oil is also used for hair and scalp stimulation, as well as anti-aging products. The oil should also not be used during pregnancy and by the people with epilepsy or high blood pressure.
6.Rose oil ? This oil has an astringent effect on oily skin and has a slight tightening effect. It is most effective for moisturizing and hydrating the skin while having a general stimulant and antiseptic action which is good for all skin types, but especially for dry, mature and irritated skin. It is used to repair broken capillaries, inflammation, as well as skin redness and is useful in eczema.
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