Essential oils for skin 

We at natural living supplies have essential oils that are amazing for your skin. They can help you with different skin conditions and generally improve your skins health. the skin is the largest part of the human body and therefore it needs a lot of care just like the rest of the body. By providing it with the necessary nutrients and vitamins by using products and oils with properties beneficial to your skin, you will be able to achieve your dream skin goals.

Skin conditions that can be treated with essential oils

• Acne
• Eczema
• Psoriasis
• Bug bites
• Shingles
• Warts

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Natural Living Supplies Essential Oils

Lavender Essential oil

Lavender has different properties beneficial to the skin. It has moisturizing properties, and a soothing feel when applied to the skin. It helps prevent and help improve skin heath by dealing with damaged skin cells.

Lavender is anti-inflammatory thus helps calm the skin down from inflammations. Inflammation in the skin can come from skin conditions such as acne and eczema. Its soothing properties help reduce the redness that comes with inflammation.

It also helps with the lightening of spots and generally improving the appearance of the skin overtime. It also fights wrinkles and fine lines on the skin.

Lavender Essential Oil

Tea tree essential oil

Tea tree oil has been said to be the holy grail for your oilly acne prone skin. It helps fight and improve certain skin conditions.

Tea tree oil when used on the skin can help reduce irritation and itching. Tea tree oil reduces the production of excess sebum in oily skin therefore help in acne caused by oiliness.

It is also anti-inflammatory and therefore reduces any signs of inflammation on the skin, and also treats infections causing inflammation. When used on inflamed skin it can help reduce swelling and redness.

It is antimicrobial and therefore helps in the treatment of acne.it is also anti-bacterial therefore kills the acnes bacteria which is the main cause of acne. It helps treat and prevent acne scars leaving the skin clear.

Frankincense Essential oil

Frankincense essential oil is a rich oil with many properties. It is an astringent which helps protect the skin cells. It is anti-aging and helps fight wrinkles and fine lines. It also tightens the skin and helps reduce age spots.

With uneven skin tone, frankincense essential oil is a good choice. It also speeds up healing and prevents infection in wounds.it helps with the regeneration of skin cells and keeps the skin tissue healthy.

Frankincense essential oil helps even out the skin and improve overall complexion and adds elasticity to the skin. Frankincense has been used for centuries as a beauty and health remedy.

Frankincense Essential Oil

Myrrh Essential oil

Myrrh has been used for beauty purposes since time immemorial. It has a wide range of properties that can be beneficial for the skin.

Myrrh helps improve the skin by preventing fine lines and wrinkles.it has been known to slow down the aging of the skin. It increases the elasticity of the skin and tones it by reducing the size of pores.

Myrrh oil

Rosemary Essential oil

It has antimicrobial and antiseptic properties therefore used for eczema, dermatitis, oily skin and acne. As a massage oil, rosemary helps relieve dryness and promotes healthy and toned skin.  Rosemary truly excels in hair treatment Rosemary oil can counter hair loss by stimulating blood circulation in the scalp, which, in turn, promotes hair growth.

Rosemary oil protects the skin cells from damage for example from the sun. It has several vitamins which are good for your skin. It is an antioxidant. It helps prevent premature aging of the skin. It also helps improve blood circulation in the skin. It is an antiseptic therefore helps treat acne.it also helps lighten dark spots and fade acne scars.

Rosemary Essential oil

How to effectively use essential oils for skin

Safety

Pregnant women and mothers should watch out for essential oils on their pregnancies and children because they could be potentially harmful to them.

Carrier oil

Ensure you choose a good carrier oil that will go well with the skin in order to dilute the essential oil because they can be quite strong in their pure form.

Patch test

Test for any allergies on a part of your skin in order to detect allergies soon enough before using it on your whole face. Some people may have allergic reactions to some essential oils.

Procedural safety

Citrus essential oils may have adverse side effect when the skin is exposed to direct sunlight during usage.

Essential oils and highly flammable.

Some essential oils are toxic to pets for example tea tree oil to cats.

Avoid applying essential oils around the eyes because of the thin sensitive skin.

Cleanse skin

Rub the oil on the skin in small amounts.

Remember little goes a long way.

by

Natasha Wairimu