Essential oils have many different uses, from calming the mind to helping you sleep, adding a pleasant scent to a room or helping you get over a cold or the flu. However, one of the biggest ways in which you can use essential oils for your wellbeing is by adding them to your skincare routine. Essential oils have many different benefits for the skin including helping to keep the skin clear, reducing the signs of aging, and increasing the elasticity of the skin, to name a few.

 

Using Essential Oils on Your Skin Safely

Before you add essential oils to your skincare routine, knowing how to use them safely is important. Only certain essential oils are safe for use on the skin, and they should always be diluted correctly in a carrier oil. When applied undiluted to your skin, essential oils can have some nasty side effects including skin burning and irritation. It’s a good idea to do a patch test before you begin using a new essential oil in your skincare routine to ensure that you do not have an adverse reaction to the oil.

Frankincense Essential Oil

Frankincense is one of the most popular essential oils for skincare. It works wonders on any skin type and offers a range of anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties for the skin. It is an ideal choice for acne-prone skin and also acts as a natural toner to decrease the appearance of pores and even the skin tone. It can also help to reduce wrinkles and tighten the skin by encouraging new cell growth.

Geranium Essential Oil

This is one of the sweetest-smelling essential oils, and it’s also extremely useful for skincare. You can find a range of designer geranium-infused skincare products from Aesop at SSENSE. Aesop offer a wide variety of different skincare and beauty products including cleansers, moisturizers, drops and more. Geranium is a powerful anti-inflammatory and can help to smooth and elasticate the skin. It will also promote blood circulation to the skin which in turn helps to heal a variety of skin conditions.

Patchouli Essential Oil

Patchouli is an essential oil that will smooth the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines by promoting new cell growth. It is an ideal oil for reducing eczema, scarring and dermatitis and has antibacterial, anti-fungal and antiseptic properties.

Tea Tree Essential Oil

Tea tree is a well-known essential oil for the treatment of acne, and you can find it in many products that are designed for treating this condition. It is an ideal choice for blemish-prone skin since it has antibacterial properties that are well-known for being able to keep acne-causing bacteria at bay. In addition, this essential oil can help with the healing of wounds and help fight off breakouts before they even appear.

These are just some of the best essential oils to consider adding to your skincare routine. Along with these you may want to consider adding Ylang Ylang, lavender, rose, neroli, myrrh, or carrot seed essential oils, all of which have various different benefits for most skin types.