Essential Oils: Skin Conditions

The skin, the body’s largest organ, envelops the body and serves as a protective barrier against micro-organisms and is essential for cosmesis. Though just a thin envelope, the anatomy of the skin is quite complex and is composed of several layers with numerous appendages including sweat glands, hairs and oil glands. Essential oils are easily absorbed through the skin and are advocated for because of their various properties including:

  • Essential oils help with the regeneration of the skin and hence provide a more youthful appearance. Lavender, Neroli, Palmarosa, Rosewood and Patchouli essential oils are examples.
  • Essential oils help improve muscle tone and increase blood circulation. These wards off conditions brought about by stasis of blood in the vessels such as varicose veins.
  • Essential oils are acidic in nature and can contribute to the skin’s protective barrier function.
  • Essential oils’ anti-inflammatory properties provide much needed comfort in reducing swelling, pain and fever. Examples of such oils include Lavender, Melissa, and Neroli.
  • Essential oils have been shown to strike a balance and correct any over production or under production of sebum. Excess sebum production results in pimples or acne while limited sebum results in a dry skin and faster aging. Oils such as Clary Sage and Tea Tree can be used in this aspect.

Essential oils can be incorporated into vehicles for easy delivery to the skin including base creams, lotions gels and perfumes.

Recommended essential oils that possess anti-inflammatory properties for minor wounds (applied topically) include Chamomile, Lavender, Frankincense, and Myrrh. For skin infections, essential oils that are powerful antiseptics include Chamomile, Lavender, Lemon, Pine, Thyme, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, and Clove Bud. Other oils that are valued as all-natural deodorants include Bergamot, Cypress, Pine, Tea Tree, Thyme, Peppermint, Lemongrass, and Citronella.

Acne

TOPMIDDLEBASE
BasilChamomile, RomanBenzoin
BergamotClove BudCedarwood
CamphorCypressFrankincense
Clary SageGeraniumHelichrysum
EucalyptusJuniper BerryJasmine
GalbanumLavenderPatchouli
GrapefruitLinaloe BerryRose
LemonMelissaRosewood
LemongrassMyrtleSandalwood
LimeNeroliTarragon
May ChangNiaouliVetiver
MandarinPalmarosaViolet
PeppermintRosemaryYlang Ylang
OrangeSpruce 
SageThyme 
SpearmintYarrow 
Tea Tree  

 

Aging Spots

TOPMIDDLEBASE
BergamotLavandinHelichrysum
CamphorLavender 
Eucalyptus  
Lemon  
Lime  
Mandarin  
Tea Tree  

 

Athlete’s Foot

TOPMIDDLEBASE
EucalyptusClove BudFrankincense
GrapefruitLavenderMyrrh
Lemon Patchouli
Lemongrass  
Oregano  
Tea Tree  

 

Bee Stings/Chigger Bites

TOPMIDDLEBASE
 Lavender 
 Wild Tansy 

 

Body and Feet Perspiration

TOPMIDDLEBASE
CitronellaCypressRosewood
Clary SageGeranium 
PeppermintMelissa 
Petitgrain  
Sage  
Scotch Pine  

 

Body Odor/Deodorant

TOPMIDDLEBASE
BergamotCorianderBenzoin
CitronellaCypressMyrrh
Clary SageGeraniumRosewood
EucalyptusLavender 
LemongrassMyrtle 
SagePine 

 

Bleeding/Cuts/Sores

TOPMIDDLEBASE
EucalyptusBlue TansyBalsam
GalbanumChamomileBenzoin
LemonClove BudHelichrysum
LimeCypressMyrrh
SageHyssopPatchouli
Tea TreeLavenderVetiver
 Pine 
 Tagetes 
 Thyme 
 Yarrow 

 

Blisters

TOPMIDDLEBASE
Tea TreeClove BudCistus Labdanum
 Lavender 
 Melissa 

 

Boils/Abscesses/Ulcers

TOPMIDDLEBASE
BergamotChamomileHelichrysum
CamphorClove BudMyrrh
Clary SageGeraniumPatchouli
EucalyptusLavandinRosewood
GalbanumLavender 
LemonNiaouli 
Tea TreeThyme 

 

Bruises

TOPMIDDLEBASE
EucalyptusBlack PepperBenzoin
FennelChamomileGinger
GrapefruitClove BudHelichrysum
LemonCypressMyrrh
OrangeFirPatchouli
PeppermintGeraniumRosewood
 Hyssop 
 Lavender 
 Marjoram 
 Myrtle 
 Neroli 
 Palmarosa 
 Rosemary 
 Thyme 

 

Burns

TOPMIDDLEBASE
Bay LaurelBalsam FirBenzoin
EucalyptusChamomile, RomanFrankincense
LemonClove BudHelichrysum
OrangeCypressMyrrh
PeppermintGeraniumPatchouli
Tea TreeHyssopRose
 LavandinSandalwood
 LavenderTarragon
 Myrtle 
 Neroli 
 Niaouli 
 Tagetes 
 Yarrow 

 

Canker Sores

TOPMIDDLEBASE
Clary SageClove Bud 
SageLavender 

 

Cellulitis

TOPMIDDLEBASE
BirchCypress 
FennelGeranium 
GrapefruitJuniper Berry 
LemonParsley 
 Rosemary 
 Thyme 

 

Chapped, Cracked or Dry Skin

TOPMIDDLEBASE
PeppermintCarrot SeedBalsam
 ChamomileBenzoin
 GeraniumHelichrysum
 LavenderJasmine
 NeroliMyrrh
  Patchouli
  Rose
  Rosewood
  Sandalwood
  Spikenard

 

Cold Sores

TOPMIDDLEBASE
BergamotBlue TansyHelichrysum
EucalyptusChamomileMyrrh
LemonGeraniumRose
OreganoLavenderSandalwood
PeppermintMelissa 
RavensaraNiaouli 
SageRavintsara 
Tea TreeThyme 

 

Diaper Rash

TOPMIDDLEBASE
Tea TreeChamomileHelichrysum
 CypressPatchouli
 Lavender 

 

Dull Skin

TOPMIDDLEBASE
BirchGeraniumAngelica Root
FennelLavandinRose
GrapefruitLavenderRosewood
LemonMyrtleYlang Ylang
LimeNiaouli 
MandarinPalmarosa 
OrangeRosemary 
Peppermint  
Spearmint  

 

Eczema

TOPMIDDLEBASE
BasilCarrot SeedBalsam (all varieties)
BergamotChamomile, RomanBenzoin
BirchClove BudCedarwood
EucalyptusCypressHelichrysum
LemonGeraniumFrankincense
MandarinHyssopMyrrh
OrangeJuniper BerryPatchouli
SageLavandinRose
Tea TreeLavenderRosewood
 MelissaSandalwood
 MyrtleViolet
 Palmarosa 
 Rosemary 
 Tagetes 
 Thyme 

 

Fungal Infections/Ringworm

TOPMIDDLEBASE
CamphorLavenderMyrrh
OreganoGeraniumRosewood
PeppermintRosemary 
Tea Tree  
Lemon Verbena  

 

Inflamed Skin/Rashes

TOPMIDDLEBASE
CamphorCarrot SeedAngelica Root
Clary SageChamomileBalsam
SageHyssopBenzoin
Tea TreeLavandinCedarwood
 LavenderHelichrysum
 TagetesJasmine
 YarrowMyrrh
  Patchouli
  Rose
  Sandalwood
  Spikenard

 

Itching/Dermatitis

TOPMIDDLEBASE
BirchCarrot SeedCedarwood
PeppermintChamomileHelichrysum
OreganoGeraniumPatchouli
SageHyssopRosewood
SpearmintJuniper BerryValerian
 Lavender 
 Rosemary 
 Thyme 

 

Insect Bites

TOPMIDDLEBASE
BasilChamomileYlang Ylang
BergamotCinnamon 
CitronellaLavandin 
EucalyptusLavender 
LemonMelissa 
Tea TreeRosemary 
PeppermintTagetes 
 Thyme 

 

Insect Repellent

TOPMIDDLEBASE
BasilClove BudBalsam
BergamotCypressCedarwood
CamphorGeraniumDavana
CitronellaLavenderPatchouli
EucalyptusMelissaSandalwood
LemonMyrtleSpikenard
LemongrassRosemary 
LimeWild Tansy 
PeppermintThyme 
Tea Tree  

 

Oily Skin

TOPMIDDLEBASE
BergamotBayJasmine
CamphorCarrot SeedPatchouli
CitronellaCypressRosewood
Clary SageGeraniumSandalwood
FennelJuniper BerryVetiver
PetitgrainLavenderYlang Ylang
Tea TreeMyrtle 
 Niaouli 
 Rosemary 
 Tagetes 
 Thyme 

 

Poison Oak/Poison Ivy

TOPMIDDLEBASE
BasilRosemary 
Eucalyptus  
Peppermint  
Tea Tree  

 

Psoriasis

TOPMIDDLEBASE
BergamotCarrot SeedAngelica Root
BirchChamomile 
 Lavender 

 

Sensitive Skin

TOPMIDDLEBASE
 ChamomileBalsam
 LavandinFrankincense
 LavenderJasmine
  Rosewood
  Sandalwood
  Violet

 

Sunburn/Windburn

TOPMIDDLEBASE
EucalyptusChamomile, Roman 
PeppermintLavender 

 

Scabies

TOPMIDDLEBASE
BergamotCinnamonBalsam (all varieties)
MandarinLavandinPatchouli
 LavenderRosewood
 NeroliSandalwood
 YarrowSpikenard
  Violet

 

Scar Tissue

TOPMIDDLEBASE
PetitgrainChamomileFrankincense
 LavenderHelichrysum
 NeroliJasmine
  Myrrh
  Sandalwood
  Spikenard

 

Stretch Marks

TOPMIDDLEBASE
 LavenderFrankincense
 GeraniumMyrrh
  Spikenard

 

Warts/Corns

TOPMIDDLEBASE
GrapefruitCinnamonCedar Leaf
LemonHyssopFrankincense
LimeThymeMyrrh
Oregano  
Tangerine  
Tea Tree  

 

Wounds/Vulnerary

TOPMIDDLEBASE
BergamotClove BudBalsam (all varieties)
BirchChamomileBenzoin
CamphorCypressCedarwood
EucalyptusGeraniumDavana
GalbanumHyssopFrankincense
GrapefruitInulaHelichrysum
LemonJuniper BerryMyrrh
OrangeLavandinPatchouli
PeppermintLavenderRose
RavensaraMelissaRosewood
Tea TreeRosemarySandalwood
 SageValerian
 TagetesVetiver
 Wild Tansy 
 Thyme 
 Yarrow 

 

Wrinkles/Mature Skin

TOPMIDDLEBASE
Clary SageCarrot SeedFrankincense
FennelCypressHelichrysum
GalbanumGeraniumJasmine
GrapefruitJuniper BerryMyrrh
MandarinLavenderPatchouli
SageMelissaRose
 NeroliRosewood
 YarrowSandalwood
  Spikenard
  Ylang Ylang

 

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