12 Best Essential Oils for Hormonal Acne Treatment
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12 Best Essential oils for Hormonal Acne
How Can Essential Oils Help Hormonal Acne?
Essential oils are a safer and more natural alternativeto harsh scrubs and topical treatments as these oils help
regulate our hormones and reduce oil production
Many times acne is caused by hormonalfluctuations and over-production of sebum (oil)
which leads to clogged pores.
Tea Tree Oil● Extracted from the Australian Tea TreeExtracted from the Australian Tea Tree
plantplant● Anti-fungalAnti-fungal
● Anti-bacterialAnti-bacterial● Toxic when taken orallyToxic when taken orally
A study by the Royal Prince Albert Hospital in Australiaconcluded that tea tree oil is just as effective as benzoyl
peroxide while also having less side effects. `study
● Extracted from the New Zealand Tea Treeplant which is a relative of the Tea Tree plantin Australia
● Anti-bacterial, anti-fungal,anti-inflammatory● Control sebum production● Dilute with water before applying to skin as it
is very concentrated
Manuka Oil
● Anti-inflammatory● Anti-septic:
reduces chance of pimples becoming infected● Reduces oily skin● Extracted from the leaf of Eucalyptus● Dilute and apply topically
Eucalyptus Oil
● Extracted from the bitter orange plant which has amphetamine-like properties● Controls over-production of sebum
● Shrinks pore size as it is a natural astringent great for those with oily skin
● Fades scars because it can help regenerate new cells
Neroli Oil
● Comes from the fruitof the Bergamot tree
● Anti-bacterial● Anti-septic● Disinfectant● Helps dry out
oily and greasy skin
Bergamot Oil
● Oil is made from the leaves ofthe rosemary plant
● May lighten dark spots cause byblemishes
● Stimulates blood circulation aidsin transporting oxygen to ourcells
● Contains anti-oxidants as well asminerals like iron and calcium
Rosemary Oil
● Anti-inflammatory● Anti-bacterial
● Astringent● Contracts (shrinks) blood vessels to minimizeflushing as well as the appearance of fine lines
and wrinkles● Can be used as a natural insect repellent
Geranium Oil
● Treatment for infected andinflamed pimples
● Contains eugenol which has antibacterial properties
Clove Oil
Eugenol has the ability to fight bacteriaincluding Candida that may cause cystic acne
Cedarwood Oil
Contains sesquiterpenes which allow essential oils tocross the blood-brain barrier as they increase circulation
● Anti-septic and anti-inflammatory● Extracted from the wood of the Cedar
Wood tree● Sumerians, Egyptians, and Tibetans have
been using this oil for hundreds of yearsto treat skin issues
● Can be used as a tonic to light skin tone
● This oil comes from the flower heads of theRoman Chamomile plant
● Anti-inflammatory● Inhibits the growth of bacteria
Roman Chamomile Oil
There are two types of Chamomile plants: Roman Chamomile and German Chamomile
● Extracted from the Boswellia Tree● Tones skin● Fades scars● Reduces oil production● The herb “Boswellia” helps relieve
inflammation
Frankincense Oil
● Extracted from theSandalwood Tree
● Used in ayurvedic medicineto treat skin issues
● Anti-septic that kills bacteriabefore it can clog pores and
cause pimples
Sandalwood Oil