Showing posts with label acne. Show all posts
Showing posts with label acne. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Spearmint Essential Oil and Acne, Dermatitis, Itching, Ringworm and Scabies


Spearmint essential oil can help to "cleanse congested skin and kill bacteria, which makes it helpful for treating acne, dermatitis, itching, ringworm and scabies."

Purchon, Nerys & Cantele, Lora.  The Complete Aromatherapy and Essential Oils Handbook for Everyday Wellness. (2014). p. 109

Sunday, June 7, 2015

Essential Oils, Carrier Oils and Acne


Acne: Tea Tree, German Chamomile, Juniper, Lavender, Rosewood, Clarify, Cedarwood, Clove, Eucalyptus Radiata,Frankincense, Resistance, Lemon, Lemongrass, Patchouli, Cleanse, Breeze, Rosemary, Spearmint, Thyme, Vetiver
Application ideas:
Apply oil of choice on location.

Acne is one of the top three reasons why people seek the help of a dermatologist.

Acne is graded into four levels of severity:

Mild - usually includes comedones with a few mild pustules.
Moderate - many comedones and pustules with a few small nodules but no scarring.
Severe - many pustules and nodules with marked inflammation and scarring.
Very Severe - also includes sinus tracts with many deeply located nodules.