6 Best Essential Oils For Skin

Essential oils can do so much for the skin.

The benefits can range from getting rid of acne and it's scars to getting rid of wrinkles. Essential oils can work the best when used properly.

• Lavender essential oil.

  1. It is derived from the lavender plant

  2. It can be used for acne - lavender oil kills bacteria and heal acne breakouts, it unclogs pores and reduces inflammation when applied to skin

  3. Skin lightening - it can reducing discolouration, including dark spots

  4. Wrinkles - lavender oil is full of antioxidants, which helps to protect one from free radicals, which is partly responsible for wrinkles.

• Tea tree essential oil

  1. Tea tree oil comes from the leaves of Melalueca alternifolia

  2. Fighting acne - several studies show that it helps reduce the amount and overall severity of acne.

• Rosehip essential oil

  1. Also known as Rosehip seed oil

  2. It hydrates skin making it soft and supple

  3. Natural exfoliation with this oil can help reduce dullness.

  4. It has vitamin C and A which helps in collagen production

  5. It helps to reduce scars and finelines.

• Lemongrass oil

  1. It helps fight bacteria

  2. It can be diluted with many other essential oils for massage and relaxation

• Peppermint oil

  1. Applying this oil on the skin during pregnancy can reduce itching.

  2. It also has a mild antibacterial properties which is comes to play when one gets skin diseases

• Grapefruit essential oil

  1. Treats acne - take a few drops of this oil in a cotton ball and apply it by dabbing it slowly over the affected area.

  2. Prevent aging - it can be used for treatment of ageing and other skin problems

DISCLAIMER : I'm not a doctor so i can't tell if all these oils will work for you. If your skin has a bad reaction to these oils then please consult a doctor. All these facts have been taken from the Internet.

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