9 Essential Oils For Clear And Glowing Skin

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Essential oils in ancient beauty rituals date back centuries. However, they continue to become increasingly popular as people seek out safe, non-toxic and natural skincare options. The popularity of these powerful healers stems from their ability to calm irritated skin, reduce signs of aging, improve acneic or scarred skin, and promote hydration for a clear and radiant complexion.

When using essential oils for skincare it’s important to know which oils are right for you and your personal skin goals. We’ve listed some of our favorite skin rejuvenating essential oils and their top benefits so you can find the perfect oils to incorporate into your skin care routine. To receive these amazing benefits just mix a few drops into your moisturizer, dilute it with a carrier oil, or use a pre-diluted roll-on to apply directly to the skin.

Anti-aging

Frankincense

Frankincense has the ability to naturally slow signs of aging by stimulating the generation of new cells. Adding frankincense to your routine can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for a youthful complexion.

Helichrysum

Helichrysum is known as the “fountain of youth” because of its proven ability to reduce the visible signs of aging and even sagging skin.

Lavender

Lavender helps accelerate new cell growth and aids in tissue and collagen remodeling. Its antioxidant properties protect against oxidative stress to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Acne & Scarring

Tea Tree

Tea tree is a popular choice for treating acne because of its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It’s also known to reduce the appearance of acne scarring as well.

Pink Grapefruit

The antibacterial and antimicrobial benefits of Pink Grapefruit combined with its high concentration of vitamin C make it a great oil for problematic, congested and oily skin.

Turmeric

Turmeric has been used for centuries as a natural remedy to treat skin conditions like acne, blemishes and scarring. It’s antifungal and antiseptic benefits help dry out pimples and prevent future breakouts.

Hydration

Rose

Rose essential oil has the ability to deeply hydrate and moisturize the skin for an almost instantly brighter complexion.

Eczema & Psoriasis

Cedarwood

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Cedarwood’s calming nature helps to fill cracked and dry skin allowing it to heal naturally from common skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis.

Sandalwood

Sandalwood is packed with antioxidants that help reduce damage caused by free radicals making it the perfect choice for atopic dermatitis, psoriasis and other common skin conditions.

Scholarly Journals:

Pedretti, Alessandra et al. “Effects of topical boswellic acid on photo and age-damaged skin: clinical, biophysical, and echographic evaluations in a double-blind, randomized, split-face study.” Planta medica vol. 76, 6 (2010): 555-60. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0029-1240581

Fraternale, Daniele et al. “In Vitro Anticollagenase and Antielastase Activities of Essential Oil of Helichrysum italicum subsp. italicum (Roth) G. Don.” Journal of medicinal food vol. 22, 10 (2019): 1041-6. https://doi.org/10.1089/jmf.2019.0054

Sala, Araceli et al. “Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of Helichrysum italicum.” The Journal of pharmacy and pharmacology vol. 54, 3 (2002): 365-71. https://doi.org/10.1211/0022357021778600

Mori, Hiroko-Miyuki et al. “Wound healing potential of lavender oil by acceleration of granulation and wound contraction through induction of TGF-β in a rat model.” BMC complementary and alternative medicine vol. 16 (2016): 144. https://dx.doi.org/10.1186%2Fs12906-016-1128-7

Wells, Rebecca et al. “Lavandula Essential Oils: A Current Review of Applications in Medicinal, Food, and Cosmetic Industries of Lavender. (PDF)” Natural Product Communications Vol. 13, 10 (2018).

Malhi, Harsimran Kaur et al. “Tea tree oil gel for mild to moderate acne; a 12 week uncontrolled, open-label phase II pilot study.” The Australasian journal of dermatology vol. 58, 3 (2017): 205-10. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajd.12465

Pazyar, Nader et al. “A review of applications of tea tree oil in dermatology.” International journal of dermatology vol. 52, 7 (2013): 784-90. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-4632.2012.05654.x

Deng, Weihui et al. “Chemical Composition, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, and Antiproliferative Properties of Grapefruit Essential Oil Prepared by Molecular Distillation.” Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) vol. 25, 1 (2020):217. https://dx.doi.org/10.3390%2Fmolecules25010217

Orchard, Ané, and Sandy van Vuuren. “Commercial Essential Oils as Potential Antimicrobials to Treat Skin Diseases.” Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM vol. 2017 (2017): 4517971. https://dx.doi.org/10.1155%2F2017%2F4517971

Hollinger, Jasmine C et al. “Are Natural Ingredients Effective in the Management of Hyperpigmentation? A Systematic Review.” The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology vol. 11,2 (2018): 28-37. PMID: 29552273; PMCID: PMC5843359.

Vaughn, Alexandra R et al. “Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence.” Phytotherapy research : PTR vol. 30,8 (2016): 1243-64. https://doi.org/10.1002/ptr.5640

Liju, Vijayastelter B et al. “An evaluation of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antinociceptive activities of essential oil from Curcuma longa. L.” Indian journal of pharmacology vol. 43,5 (2011): 526-31. https://dx.doi.org/10.4103%2F0253-7613.84961

Orchard, Ané, and Sandy van Vuuren. “Commercial Essential Oils as Potential Antimicrobials to Treat Skin Diseases.” Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM vol. 2017 (2017): 4517971. https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/4517971

Moy, Ronald L, and Levenson, Corey. “Sandalwood Album Oil as a Botanical Therapeutic in Dermatology.” The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology vol. 10, 10 (2017): 34-9. PMID: 29344319

Orchard, Ané, and Sandy van Vuuren. “Commercial Essential Oils as Potential Antimicrobials to Treat Skin Diseases.” Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM vol. 2017 (2017): 4517971. https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/4517971