Thursday, July 2, 2009

Acne Treatment with Aromatherapy!!

Acne is the most common skin problem faced by teenagers now a days. However acne can affect individuals at any age. It includes pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, cysts, scar and lumps on skin. Acne in many individuals leads to stress, depression and low self-esteem.

Acne treatments are numerous in number however one of the most popular treatments is “Aromatherapy”. Aromatherapy baths and compress are very popular skin care methods. Although all essential oils have therapeutic effect but only few of them are appropriate for acne treatment.

Thus you should always be careful while choosing the essential oil. Never use oils undiluted to your skin. The essential oils which are most commonly used for acne treatment are Helichrysum Angustifolia, Melaleuca Alternifolia, Lavandula Officinalis, and Cananga Odorata. However in aromatherapy, most practitioners suggest to mix the above oils with jojoba vegetable oil before applying it to skin. Use cotton pad to apply the blend directly to the acne spot.

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