The Many Uses Of Essential Oil Skin Care

There are so many amazing benefits of using essential oils for skincare. There are essential oil skin care treatments for everything from pigmentation to anti-aging. The trick is finding which essential oil is right for you.

Lavender is a very popular pick for an essential oil to use on your skin. Everyone knows about the soft calming properties associated with the oil but lavender oil has also been known to make the skin glow and reduce blemishes on the skin. Lavender oil can also help to soothe as well as clean minor skin irritations like sunburns.

If you’re looking to help hydrate, nourish or even help to heal your skin rose oil is a great option as it’s been used for thousands of years as a way to help moisturize and support healthy looking skin.

Essential oils such as Rosehip oil is packed full with vitamin C, which not only has anti-aging properties, but also fatty acids that help to hydrate your skin. Because Rosehip oil also contains retinoids it can also aid in the fighting of acne while brightening your skin at the same time.

For people who battle with chronic itchy skin, peppermint oil has been known to calm such afflictions while palmarosa as well as lemongrass oils are known to have anti-aging properties. Yang essential oil can enhance the appearance of already healthy looking skin.

If you’re the type of person who is prone to oily skin, and is thinking about essential oil skincare as a remedy, pink grapefruit essential oil is filled with properties that have been known for fighting against oily skin as well as fighting against acne.

 All of the above mentioned essential oil skincare examples are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the anti-aging properties that can be found in the use of essential oils as your primary skin care method.

 Essential oils such as pomegranate oil or carrot seed oil have been known to help reduce age spots, revive the skin, and reverse skin damage which all help to ensure and promote more healthy youthful looking skin.

Stretch marks are another area that can be greatly helped and reduced by using essential oil skincare on a daily basis. Essential oils like neroli essential oil is a great example of an essential oil skincare product that has been used to help to minimize stretch marks.

It is important to understand the effects and desired results when using different oils and knowing where and how to apply them to achieve the desired results.

Some oils can be very potent and can be too strong to apply directly to the skin. In many instances, it is important to make sure that essential oils are diluted with a carrier oil as applying essential oils directly to the skin in a neat form can cause irritation and, in some cases, even burning. It takes a little bit of expertise to create your own oils and experiment with different mixes, 

So, if you are new to this, make sure you know what types of oils to use, and have the necessary dilution or blends to make sure that your body can absorb and accept the oils in the correct form. Alternatively, skin care specialists like your team at Illuminate Skin Care Therapies can help you find the perfect prepared essential oils for exactly what you need.

In any instance, whether you are using a pre mixed and ready to use oil or creating one yourself, It is advisable to test the oils in a small area of your skin to make sure there are no adverse or allergic reactions. Just apply a small amount and allow 24 hours to see if there are any unwanted reactions.

You can speak with your aromatherapist or contact us at Illuminate Skin Therapies to discuss dilution options and percentages of how to mix your essential oils with carrier oils.

If you are planning to use essential oils for your children, you may want to dilute even more, as younger skin is often more sensitive and can react as well.
Knowing exactly where on the body to use each specific oil is key to getting the desired results.

Roll on Essential oils are frequently blended in the correct formula for you to apply directly to the body, so you shouldn’t have to worry about adding carrier oils. However, applying certain oils to certain areas will help you gain the best results.

Enjoy exploring the different oils available to you and talk to your aromatherapist to discuss what types of oil are best for the symptoms you are seeking relief from or the day to day needs you have for a roll-on aromatherapy oil. Whether its an energy boost, relief from jetlag, headaches or nausea, there’s an oil for everything!

For more information or to find the right oils for your skin, visit us at illuminate skin therapies to see how essential oils can help you too.