• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Aromatherapy Anywhere

  • Home
  • Essential Oils
  • DIY & Gift Ideas
  • Herbs
    • Gardening
  • Wellness
  • Natural Skincare
You are here: Home / Essential oils / Best Essential Oils To Combat Acne + Anti-Acne Recipes

Best Essential Oils To Combat Acne + Anti-Acne Recipes

April 11, 2019 by Diana

Pin84
Share
Tweet
84 Shares

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. See Full Disclosure Here

 

Many people dismiss acne as a ‘rite of passage’. You enter your teens and it seems like acne appears almost overnight.

While it may be a rite of passage…kinda… it makes its appearance at the worst possible time. You are already struggling with managing those complex hormonal changes. Acne adds to that feeling of anxiety and unease.

Also, as you enter your teens, you are more conscious than ever about your complexion and skin health. Having acne can make you self-conscious and can even affect your self-esteem.

While there is no absolute cure for acne, using essential oils for acne can help reduce the severity of acne flare-ups.

What is Acne? What Causes It?

Acne occurs when the oil glands clog the skin’s pores. In turn, those clogged pores then become inflamed and the result is a breakout of acne.

The reason acne makes its appearance during the teenage years is because hormonal changes usually cause the oil glands to be over-active. This extra oil then clogs the pores of the skin. Severe acne can lead to the development of scars.

Why Use Essential Oils for Acne?

Over the counter solutions and prescription medications can have both topical as well as other side effects. The ingredients in topical solutions can either damage the skin or they don’t deliver on the promise to clear the acne.

In addition to dealing effectively with acne, essential oils are also easier on the skin. They won’t dry it out or leave you feeling like you’ve had a chemical burn.

Over-the-counter treatments don’t get to the root of the problem. They treat the symptom – which is the acne. Essential oils, on the other hand, get to the heart of the matter – the clogged pores and skin bacteria.

Best Essential Oils for Acne

Best Essential Oils for AcnePlease make sure to first read more about how to use essential oils for acne. Using them the wrong way may have adverse consequences.

Tea Tree

Tea tree is the best essential oil for acne, and I say this from first-hand experience. It takes time but it works really well to regulate oil production, reduce the flare-ups, and keep the acne under control.

Tea tree essential oil has strong antibacterial and antiseptic properties that make it so effective for cleansing the skin. These properties also help to reduce inflammation and heal acne sores.

Buy Tea Tree Essential Oil 

Juniper Berry

Juniper berry has powerful detoxifying and cleansing properties that make it another top essential oil for acne.

Juniper Berry essential oil helps to reduce inflammation and heal redness and swelling associated with acne. It also diminishes the visibility of the scars.

Because it has antibacterial ingredients, it helps to cleanse the skin with use to diminish future outbreaks.

Buy Juniper Berry Essential Oil 

Lavender

Lavender essential oil is great for supporting the skin and reducing different types of skin conditions including acne. It contains bacteria-fighting agents to help keep the skin clear and it also won’t dry out your skin.

Lavender works to combat acne through several different mechanisms. It kills bacteria, promotes new skin cell growth, prevents scarring, and soothes the pain.

Another way that lavender essential oil helps combat acne is by reducing stress levels. Have you noticed that you experience more bouts of acne during times when your stress level is higher? Lavender is one of the best stress relievers. Diffusing its oil in your room helps reduce stress levels, which can help reduce the outbreaks.

Buy  Lavender Essential Oil 

Clary Sage

Clary sage essential oil has antibacterial and antiseptic properties, both of which work together to combat acne, soothe the skin and heal inflammations.

But what clary sage does that offers more help for those struggling with acne is that it works to stop the overproduction of oil, which is a known cause of acne.

Buy  Clary Sage Essential Oil 

How to Use Essential Oils for Acne

When using essential oils for acne, there are a few basic things you must keep in mind so that you get the benefits without the adverse effects.
Essential oils are very potent and should generally not be used on the skin directly. This is especially important if you have sensitive skin. When used on the skin directly, it could cause mild or even severe irritation.

However, when using essential oils for acne, you may need to apply the oil directly to the acne-affected areas for it to be effective. Before doing this, always, always do a patch test first.

To do a patch test, put a drop of the essential oil on a Q-tip and apply gently to the inside of your wrist. Wait and see if the skin reacts. If the skin turns red and itchy, you should definitely avoid using that oil on your face. In this case, you may want to try one of the essential oil recipes for acne below. They contain a carrier oil and other ingredients that dilute the essential oil so that it is gentler on the skin.

If the patch test is successful, it still does not mean you can apply your preferred essential oil for acne liberally over your skin. To combat your acne, put a drop of the essential oil on a Q-Tip and gently dab over the acne.

After you’ve applied the essential oil over the acne, leave your skin alone. It’s tempting to want to keep checking your face or touching the acne – don’t! Touching the acne constantly will only irritate the skin further and make a bad situation worse.

Things to Keep In Mind When Using Essential Oils for Acne

Your skin will not look smooth and clear overnight when you use essential oils for acne. It takes time for essential oils to do their job and combat acne. Whichever oil you choose to use, be patient and give it the time it needs to work.

While you may see positive results fairly quickly in the case of mild acne, you may have to wait much longer for more severe breakouts. Hang in there. Using essential oils along with other natural remedies for acne will help reduce those nasty marks and clear your skin.

Bottle with Homemade Acne Body Wash

 

Acne-Clean Body Wash with Tea Tree & Lavender Essential Oil

Many essential oils support skin health by reducing the amount of oil produced by the skin, which can lead to issues like acne. With its anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, astringent, antiviral, and disinfectant properties, tea tree oil helps cleanse the skin and remove the grime, bacteria, and oil buildup that contributes to unhealthy skin conditions.

When combined with lavender, the couple’s complementary properties and scents work towards healthier, softer, cleaner skin.

This Acne-Clean Body Wash soothes skin inflammation and actively combats acne flare-ups.

Ingredients Acne-Clean Body Wash

  • 20 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
  • 20 drops Lavender Essential Oil
  • ¼ cup Raw Honey
  • 2/3 cup Unscented Liquid Castile Soap
  • 2 teaspoons Sweet Almond Oil
  • 1 tsp Vitamin E

Directions

Melt the coconut oil in a saucepan over low heat.
When it is smooth and evenly melted, remove from heat.
Whisk in the honey, vitamin E, and essential oils, stirring until well blended.
Slowly introduce the castile soap. Do this slowly as the suds will build up if you add too quickly.
Pour the body wash into a glass bottle. Cap and shake well.
Your body wash is ready to go. Shake well before use.
Use as you would any other body wash.

Notes

You can use olive oil instead of sweet almond oil.
The body wash will separate as it sits. Shake it regularly to ensure that the ingredients are well blended.

Tea Tree & Rosehip Oil Acne Treatment Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 2 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Rosehip Carrier Oil
  • 1/3 cup Raw Honey
  • 1/3 cup plain yogurt

Directions

Put all ingredients in a glass bowl.
Stir to mix well.
Apply gently to acne-affected areas.
Let sit for about 10 minutes.
Remove using warm water and a washcloth.
Gently pat face dry.
Store remaining ingredients in a tightly closed glass jar in the refrigerator.Essential Oil Recipes for Acne

Disclaimer: This information is not intended to serve as medical advice. Please consult your doctor before using any natural medication or if you experience any unusual symptoms. See Full Disclaimer here.

Pin84
Share
Tweet
84 Shares

Filed Under: Essential oils Tagged With: aromatherapy and essential oils, natural skincare tips

Sign up for your FREE copy of “101 Ways to Use Essential Oils”

101 ways to use essential oils for health, wellness, beauty & homeGet the maximum benefits from essential oils your very own copy of “101 Ways To Use Essential Oils”

Previous Post: « DIY Non-Toxic Bug Spray With Essential Oils
Next Post: Plant Therapy NovaFuse USB Diffuser Review »

Primary Sidebar

Plant Therapy's Love Your Lips set! NEW natural lip balms are here!

About

I started this site as a way to share with others what I had learned about the health benefits of aromatherapy and essential oils. A few years ago, well several years ago ...

Read More

Sign Up for my Free eBook & Regular Goodies & Offers

Your email is safe with us. It will never be shared with anyone else.

Amazon Affiliate Disclosure

Aromatherapy Anywhere is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Follow Me

  • Facebook
  • Pinterest

Footer

Latest Posts

lady sitting on the beach implementing summer skincare tips
lady drinking water from a bottle
image of plant therapy logo
two bottles of pink rose oil
glass jar with citrus fruits in water
woman meditating

Plant Therapy's Love Your Lips set! NEW natural lip balms are here!

Pages

  • About
  • Aromatherapy FAQs
  • Contact
  • Disclaimer
  • Disclosure
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions

Copyright © 2023 Aromatherapy Anywhere on the Foodie Pro Theme