Essential Oil Treatment for Acne

Acne is usually a problem beginning in puberty, but it can appear at any time. It is a result of a hormone imbalance, and can also be cyclic – usually around the time of premenstrual syndrome.

Essential Oils, a sensible diet, exercise, and fresh air will often clear up the problem Lymphatic flow is increased, allowing toxins to be taken away and circulation is improved, which allows oxygen and nutrients to reach the skin. Acne is bacterial and inflammatory. Essential Oils can help with the healing process.

Stimulants such as smoking, alcohol, coffee, tea and chocolate should be avoided. Sometimes, eliminating dairy products, especially cream and hard cheese will help. Fruits do not necessarily help but eating vegetables will. Vitamin A helps a lot (carrot oil – is a rich source of beta carotene and a natural source of vitamin A.

MASK:
Ingredients (normal skin):
2 ounces Green Clay
3 teaspoons Cornflour
Mix together and keep in a jar. Use 1 tablespoon of this mixture to enough of the liquid ingredients to form a paste, then add your essential oils to the paste.

1 T. Mask mixture (above)
1 Egg yolk
1 t. Water

Essential Oils (combine these and then add one drop to the mixture above):
2 drops Geranium
1 drop Bois de rose

Blend together to form a smooth paste and leave on the skin for 15 minutes. Rinse off and apply a facial treatment oil. Dab the face with a tissue.

Icelandic Facial Sauna:

Steam treatments are easy to do at home – all you need is a glass or ceramic bowl, boiling water 2 towels and your essential oils.

First, make a blend of the following essential oils:
Fennel
Lemon
Lavender
Neroli

Next:
Place a towel on your table
Put 2 cups boiling water in a glass or ceramic bowl
Place the bowl on the towel
Float 2 drops of your essential oil blend in the bowl of boiling water

Cover your head with the 2nd towel, making sure that the sides are closed. You’ll need to come up for air every now and again, but plan to be under the towel for about 5 minutes.

I like to play soothing or meditative music while doing this.

You can get your essential oils via mail order, or here in Minneapolis at places like the Wedge Co-op (on Lyndale just off Franklyn) or a place here (Minneapolis) on Grand Ave S., called Present Moments. The Wedge also has green clay.
Good Luck and let me know how it works and if you like it!

Blessings,

Dorine