Acne is a disease that is not only unsightly, but can also be painful, your skin feels hot and inflamed.There are many natural skin care remedies and washes for acne, but not many of them address the pain or discomfort associated with it. That's where natural essential oils and some very specific ingredients from kitchen and garden can be very useful.There are many beneficial oils calm inflamed irritated skin.Ingredients helpful for inflammation and acne are:
Almond oil
Tea Tree Oil
Aloe Vera
Apple cider vinegar
Calendula
Cucumber
Eucalyptus
Manuka Oil
Tea Tree Oil
Aloe Vera
Apple cider vinegar
Calendula
Cucumber
Eucalyptus
Manuka Oil
Rosehip OilThese ingredients can be used in facial acne treatments such as masks, cleansing and moisturizing creams.You can create a basic acne cleansing and makeup remover as follows:2 tablespoons almond oil or avocado oil1 Vitamin E capsule or 1/2 tsp oil of evening primrose20 drops of neroli, sweet orange or lavender oil (or a mixture of both)5 drops of tea tree oilfew drops of lemonMix together well and store in a glass dropper bottle or glass. Shake well before each use with a cotton pad to apply and then rinse with warm water.You can also use a soothing cure acne mask:2 tablespoons finely ground oatmeal1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, jojoba, avocado, apricot, almond or coconut oil5 drops of tea tree oil (optional and you can add any of the other oils mentioned)Pinch of nutmeg1 tsp apple cider vinegar, lemon juice1 teaspoon of chamomile tea (optional)1 tsp honeyPinch of salt1/4 teaspoon crushed garlic1 tablespoon aloe vera juice or gel (optional)Enough milk or yogurt to make a smooth paste.
Mix all ingredients together well and apply to the skin. Leave for 10 minutes, rinse with warm water.This is a soothing calming mask for acne and helps to relieve irritation. The essential oils, salt and honey are also antibacterial. The oatmeal, chamomile and lavender oil if you are ideal for soothing inflamed skin and furious for "zapping" acne spots and can be used in pretty much any natural skin care recipes.If you have very severe acne, you can follow a more in depth course with essential oils in the course of several weeks, to stop the cycle of acne and give your skin a healing boost.You can download a small amount of tea tree, lavender or rosemary oil moisturizers and toners also add, they use a gentle anti acne remedies and preventative.
