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Aromatherapy Oils For Acne Vulgaris Treatment

Friday, May 28th, 2010

There are many types of acne, the most common type being acne vulgaris which usually occurs during the teenage years. During puberty, the hormonal changes in the body lead to the secretion of excessive oil, especially on the face and neck. This excessive oil gets mixed with dead skin cells and clogs the pores. The growth of bacteria in this mixture and contact with the nearby tissues results in swelling and redness with slight pain. These lumps of oil on the skin are commonly known as acne or pimples.

Other common causes of acne vulgaris include:

  • Family history of acne and pimples.
  • Use of certain cosmetics may cause acne if such products do not suit your skin.
  • The intake of certain drugs or medicines may also result in acne. However, when you stop taking that particular medicine, the acne will disappear gradually.
  • Tropical climatic conditions may also cause acne vulgaris.
  • Emotional stress and strain is one of the most common causes responsible for acne.
  • Indigestion and constipation are other causes of acne.

Essential Oils To Cure Acne Vulgaris

Nowadays, aromatherapy is considered as one of the most effective alternative treatment therapy for curing acne and pimples. The essential oils used for curing acne through aromatherapy are:

  • Lavender essential oil
  • Tea tree essential oil
  • Olive oil
  • Helichrysum essential oil

These essential oils must be diluted with a carrier oil like jojoba oil or olive oil. Jojoba oil is one of the best carrier oils for the treatment of acne as it is not viscous and does not clog the skin pores and only provides the required moisture to the skin. These essential oils stop the growth of bacteria and other micro organisms that cause acne due to their excellent antiseptic and anti bacterial properties.

If you happen to suffer from acne vulgaris, you may take following steps to cure acne and pimples:

  • Use any of the above mentioned essential oils, diluted with jojoba or olive oil. Apply the diluted oil on the affected area and massage gently without exerting pressure on the acne, at least twice a day.
  • Wash your face with fresh water frequently and do not rub the towel on your face. Water is amphoteric in nature which neutralizes oil and retains the normal pH level of your skin.
  • Maintain a healthy life style with good eating habits. You must drink a lot of water during the day.

Before starting the treatment, do consult your health care provider.

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Aromatherapy for Acne Treatment

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

You look in the mirror and find a spot or pimple. There go your plans for looking good at the party tonight. Now no one’s going to focus on your beautiful smile, instead they’ll all be looking at that ugly zit. Cheer up! Aromatherapy offers some excellent treatment plans for acne.

What is acne? - Acne is common skin condition affecting most people at some point during their lives. It is caused due to blockages in the pores on the skin. These blockages stop the sebum (oil) from expelling to the surface of the skin. This gives room for bacteria to grow and leads to an inflammation of that area, which we call acne. Some of the factors that trigger acne are hormones, diet, vitamin deficiency, contraceptive pills, hormonal disorders, infertility, and weight gain.

How does aromatherapy help? - Aromatherapy is considered to be one of the most effective holistic treatments for skin diseases. Aromatherapy baths and compress are very popular for skin care. Although there are a number of essentials oils that are available, only a few are effective for acne.

Also keep in mind that you need to take some precautions while using essential oils. You must always use carrier oils for dilution and remember that only 2% to 3% dilution of essential oils is safe and effectual. The advantage of using aromatherapy is that the products used are natural and there are no side effects.

Which essential oils are suitable for acne? - The most effective essential oils that are beneficial in the treatment of acne are tea tree, lavender, helichrysum, ylang ylang, sandal wood, geranium, roman chamomile, Atlas cedar wood, juniper berry, and petitgrain. Each of these oil can blended with carrier oils, blended together, or separately with carrier oil, and used to treat acne.

You can mix a few drops of tea tree, lavender, helichrysum. and ylang ylang oils with jojoba oil before applying to the skin. Soak a cotton ball or pad with this mixture and dab it directly on the infected areas. Tea tree oil has antifungal and antiseptic properties which will arrest the acne. Though it works slowly to clear acne, it is very effective. You can try essential oils of lavender and geranium which have antiseptic and healing properties. Roman chamomile and pettigrain will help reduce inflammation.

You can also add two drops each of juniper oil and cedar wood oil to half a cup of water. Use a cotton ball to apply this solution on the skin every two hours during the day. You can also try adding two drops of juniper oil to a tablespoon of jojoba or sweet almond oil. Use this mixture and apply on the skin.

Other essential oils which are effective are sandal wood, jasmine, and palmarosa. You may use any of these blends in rotation so that you can find out which of them works best on your skin t

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