Using Essential Oils & Aromatherapy For Acne
Beauty is more than skin deep, but it can be hard for you - and other people - to remember that when you have acne. What you more usually see is an oily skin with a profusion of blackheads and pustules (spots) and sometimes too, scarring, pitting and inflammation. Acne occurs not only on the face, but on the neck, back and chest as well. Secondary infection by bacteria, usually strephylococcai, causes even more problems. Not only is acne unsightly, it is painful as well.
Although acne is very often a problem that starts with puberty, it can appear at any time. I know people who have developed the problem in their thirties, as well as those in their twenties. Acne is often the result of seborrhoea - over-production of fat from the sebaceous glands - and this can be traced back to a hormonal imbalance.
Essential oil treatments combined with a sensible diet, exercise, and fresh air often clear up the problem. Lymphatic flow is increased, allowing toxic wastes to be taken away, and the circulation is improved, which allows oxygen and nutrients to reach the skin in greater quantity. The bactericide and anti-inflammatory properties of essential oils are obviously extremely useful in helping the healing process.
Antibiotics are often prescribed for acne but they only treat the symptoms temporarily, and as they kill off the friendly intestinal bacteria we need to digest and eliminate toxins efficiently, they can make matters worse in the long run. Retin A is used with great success, as is vitamin A. You can of course take advantage of this simply by applying carrot oil, an extremely rich source of beta carotene and a natural source of vitamin A.
The treatment that follows comes in three stages and these are the oils to use:
BASE OILS
Almond, Evening primrose, Borage seed
STAGE ONE ESSENTIAL OILS
Chamomile German, Chamomile Roman, Yarrow, Myrrh, Rose Palma, Rose, Carrot
STAGE TWO ESSENTIAL OILS
Bergamot, Calendula, Lavender, Eucalyptus, Tea tree, Clary-sage, Thyme linalol, Geranium
STAGE THREE ESSENTIAL OILS
Neroli, Fennel, Juniper, Lemon, Rose, Orange, Parsley, Violet leaf, Carrot, Lavender, Geranium
STAGE ONE is to promote healing, reduce inflammation and gently start to correct the balance of sebum production. This is done by using a routine over fourteen days, and it will take patience and more time for the acne to heal completely.
Use no harsh products - for cleaning the face use pure soap only and rinse at least twenty-five times with the tap running. Use warm water, not hot or cold. In the final rinse water put 2 tablespoons of cider vinegar, then pat the skin dry. During the day, wear the following oil. Do not wear any facial make-up whatsoever, nor any special cover-ups. Just the oil:
STAGE ONE: DAY TREATMENT
Chamomile German 10 drops
Myrrh 3 drops
Palma rosa 10 drops
Yarrow 5 drops
Chamomile Roman 7 drops
Carrot 20 drops
Diluted in 30ml almond oil
The carrot oil is bright orange and when on the skin gives you a healthy look. Leave the oil to soak into the skin for five minutes and then dab off the excess with a tissue.
In the evening, after cleansing and rinsing, rub 5 drops of neat night oil number one over the whole of the affected area and then apply a coating of night oil number two to the area. Leave this in place for five minutes and then wipe off the excess. Do not use any other cream, lotion or potion.
NIGHT OIL NUMBER ONE
Carrot oil 30 drops
Blend together and use 5 drops each evening.
Borage seed 60 drops
Chamomile German 5 drops
NIGHT OIL NUMBER TWO
Rose 10 drops
Palma rosa 10 drops
Chamomile Roman 5 drops
Myrrh 5 drops
Diluted in 30 ml base oil
During these fourteen days get into the fresh air as much as possible. Eat only 'live' food - fresh vegetables, fruit in moderation, grains, pulses, carbohydrates and fish. Drink herbal teas and plenty of mineral water. All additives and preservatives and the like must be avoided. Avoid any red meat or white meat that contains traces of antibiotics and hormones - which unless you have access to organically bred meats, means cut them all out. Increase your zinc with a supplement and increase your vitamins C and B intake. Use no face masks or steam treatments during this time.
STAGE TWO is to fight infection and continue the rebalancing programme. Cleanse as before only this time make up a bottle that contains the following ingredients and use 1 teaspoon in the final rinse, patting dry afterwards.
100ml cider vinegar
Lavender 20 drops
Eucalyptus radiate 20 drops
Depending on the time of the day, use the appropriate oil below:
STAGE TWO: DAY TREATMENT
Eucalyptus radiata 5 drops
Clary-sage 5 drops
Thyme linalol 5 drops
Lavender 15 drops
Carrot 5 drops
Diluted in 30ml almond oil
Leave the oil to soak into the skin for five minutes and then wipe off the excess with a tissue.
STAGE TWO: NIGHT TREATMENT
Evening primrose 30 drops
Carrot 20 drops
Bergamot 10 drops
Lavender 5 drops
Geranium 5 drops
Eucalyptus radiata 10 drops
Diluted in 30m1 almond oil
Leave the oil to soak into the skin for five minutes and then wipe off the excess. Follow the dietary advice outlined in stage one and continue stage two treatment for fourteen days.
STAGE THREE: This is the last stage of the battle and by now your skin may look so much better you decide not to continue the treatment. But if you want to see further improvements, continue you must for another fourteen days. Use the cleansing rinse outlined in stage two, both morning and night, pat the face dry, and use the relevant day or night treatments below:
STAGE THREE: DAY TREATMENT
Neroli 10 drops
Fennel 5 drops
Geranium 5 drops Diluted in 30ml almond oil
Parsley 5 drops
Lemon 5 drops
Leave the oil to soak into the skin for five minutes and then wipe off the excess.
STAGE THREE: NIGHT TREATMENT
Rose 10 drops
Violet leaf 8 drops
Carrot 10 drops
Galbanum 4 drops
Lemon 8 drops
Diluted in 30ml almond oil
When the six weeks are up continue to use the essential oils, choosing from those in the oily skin sections. Use only one hundred per cent pure soaps and avoid harsh acne preparations.
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