Top Three Natural Essential Oils For Your Skin

by Kimberly Morlen All Natural Skin Care Products

The use of natural essential oils for skin and face has been known even before the time when natural skin care products like serums, lotions, and day creams were discovered and formulated. They have been used by both men and women for centuries as a natural way of treating skin problems like acne, eczema, psoriasis, and bacterial infections, as well as in maintaining beautiful skin and fairer complexion.

Here are the top three botanical oils that you can use for your regular beauty regime and for treating different skin related problems and diseases.

Lavender Essential Oil

If you are to choose only one herbal oil, the best pick would be the lavender essential oil. The Lavandula angustifolia oil, or simply lavender oil is considered as the most versatile herbal oil.

Lavender essential oil is popular not only for its therapeutic-grade properties but also for its unique calming effects on the body. This makes lavender essential oil a perfect ingredient to any personal care products. It is found beneficial for:

Calming
Nosebleed
Cold sores
Insect bites or Bee sting
Sleep Aid
Dandruff
Motion sickness or nausea
Cuts
Chapped or dry skin
Minor burn
Dermatitis or eczema
Hay fever
Sunburned or chapped lips
Wrinkles
Psoriasis

Patchouli Essential Oil

Another natural oil that works wonders on the skin is the patchouli essential oil. This natural oil is taken from the leaves of the botanical plant Pogostemon Patchouli, also known as Pogostemon Cablin. It does not only possess astringent and antiseptic properties but it has also other properties including:

Aphrodisiac
Cicatrisant
Anti-depressant
Febrifuge
Insecticide
Tonic
Diuretic
Cytophylactic
Fungicide
Deodorant
Sedative
Antiphlogistic

Patchouli essential oil has been proven helpful in curing various skin and health problems including:

Sores
Eczema
Psoriasis
Acne
Dandruff
Rough skin
Wrinkles
Scars and stretch marks
Fungal infections
Allergies
Constipation
Insomnia

Tea Tree Essential Oil

Tea tree oil or TTO is derived from the leaves of the plant native to the Northeast coast of New South Wales, Australia and Southeast Queensland known as Melaleuca alternifolia or tea tree. Its color ranges from almost colorless to pale yellow and it has a fresh camphoraceous aroma. Although toxic when taken orally, it is widely used as an effective natural remedy to various skin problems due to its ability to quickly heal wounds and to its powerful antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Among the skin and health problems that TTO can treat are:

Cold sores
Bacterial infections
Acne
MRSA
Chickenpox
Psoriasis
Earaches
Respiratory tract infections and congestion
Bad breath or halitosis
Boils
Fungal infections including toenail fungus, jock itch, Candida, and athlete’s foot
Head lice
Dry cuticles
Insect bites
Sunburns

Tea tree oil is used in creating homemade cleaning and cosmetic products including skin creams, nail creams, shampoos, face wash, and massage oils. It is also added to air fresheners and sprays to kill viruses, mold, and bacteria in the air.