Treating Acne With Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy has had a reputation as a natural treatment for acne for many years. Of the aromatherapy oils, tea tree is probably the best-known as an acne remedy, though other oils such as lavender have been anecdotally reported effective. It turns out that aromatherapy does work for treating acne, and research now supports this.

How to Use Aromatherapy for Face Acne and Back Acne

Try the following aromatherapy recipe: Acne Aromatherapy Oil Blend for facial application.
Essential Oils - For back acne, choose three or four of the essential oils recommended for acne, and make a 5% solution with the essential oils in purified water and two tablespoons of aloe vera gel. Use a dark glass bottle with a pump spray, shake the bottle well, and spray the aromatherapy blend on the back.

Tea-tree oil -  Consider this pungent-smelling natural oil a top-notch acne fighter. Not only is it a wonderful antibacterial agent that can help get rid of acne-causing bacteria, it’s also an astringent that can help tighten your pores.

Sandalwood oil -  This fragrant oil has mild astringent properties and can help tighten and clean your pores.

Chamomile oil -  This herbal remedy has excellent antiseptic and antibiotic properties, so applying it to your skin can eliminate the bacteria from your face and pores and eliminate the acne threat. Its abilities as an anti-inflammatory can help calm your skin and minimize breakouts.