Essential Oils For Acne Treatment

The following essential oils for acne treatment programme comes in three stages.

This may seem a tedious process but the results will be worth it!

Be patient with this essential oils for acne treatment and follow it through...

Stage One

– reduces inflammation, promotes healing and gently starts to correct the balance of sebum production -

This 14 day routine will require patience and allow more time for the acne to heal completely.

• Use no harsh products – for cleaning the face use only pure soap and rinse at least 25 times with the tap running
• Use warm water only – not too hot or too cold
• In the final rinse water add 2 tablespoons of cider vinegar and pat the skin dry

Dilute the following in 30 ml Almond Oil

• 10 drops Chamomile German
• 3 drops Myrrh
• 10 drops Palma Rosa
• 5 drops Yarrow
• 7 drops Chamomile Roman
• 20 drops Carrot

The carrot oil is bright orange and gives the skin a healthy look.

Leave the oil to soak into the skin for about 5 minutes and then dab the excess off with a tissue.

After the evening wash, apply 5 drops of the following blend to the affected area as a base.

• 30 drops carrot oil
• 60 drops Borage seed
• 5 drops Chamomile german

And, lastly blend the following

• 10 drops rose
• 10 drops Palma Rosa
• 5 drops Chamomile Roman
• 5 drops Myrrh

Apply to the affected area and leave on for 5 minutes then lightly wipe off the excess.

Do not use any other creams or lotions during this period.

Fresh air is most important during the next 14 days. Eat plenty of vegetables and fruit only in moderation. Grains, pulses, carbohydrates and fish are also recommended.

Avoid red meat or meat that contains traces of antibiotics or hormones and all additives and preservatives should be avoided. Increase your zinc intake with a supplement as well as your vitamin C and B intake. Face masks and steam treatments are not advised.

Do this step of the essential oils for acne treatment for 14 days and you will prepare your skin for the second stage of infection control and rebalancing.

Stage Two

- fights infection and continues rebalancing your skin -

Cleanse as before BUT make up this essential oils for acne treatment and use 1 teaspoon in your final face-rinse. Remember to gently pat dry afterwards.

• 100 ml cider vinegar
• 20 drops Lavender
• 20 drops Eucalyptus

And then follow with the appropriate oil...

Stage Two Day Treatment

Dilute in 30ml Almond Oil

• 5 drops Eucalyptus
• 5 drops Clarey Sage
• 5 drops Thyme
• 15 drops Lavender
• 5 drops carrot

Leave the oil to soak into the skin for about 5 minutes and then wipe off with a tissue.

Stage Two Night Treatment

Dilute in 30ml Almond Oil

• 30 drops Evening Primrose
• 20 drops carrot
• 10 drops bergamot
• 5 drops Lavender
• 5 drops Geranium
• 10 drops Eucalyptus

Leave the oil to soak into the skin for about 5 minutes and then wipe off the excess.

Continue Stage Two treatment for 14 days.

Stage Three

Congratulations! You have reached the last stage! Your skin should be looking and feeling a lot better. But don't give up now; continue for another 14 days.

Use the cleansing rinse from stage two, both morning and night, pat your face dry and then use the day or night stage three treatments.

Stage Three Day Treatment

Dilute in 30ml Almond Oil

• 10 drops Neroli
• 5 drops Fennel
• 5 drops Geranium
• 5 drops Parsley
• 5 drops Lemon

Leave the oil to soak into your skin for 5 minutes and then wipe off.

Stage Three Night Treatment

Dilute in 30ml Almond Oil

• 10 drops Rose
• 8 drops Violet leaf
• 10 drops Carrot
• 8 drops Lemon

Leave the oil to soak into your skin for 5 minutes and then wipe off.

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