Oily Skin

Oily Skin occurs when the sebaceous glands produce too much sebum. The pores of the skin are often clogged and therefore have a tendency to form spots, blackheads and even acne. Areas particularly affected are the nose, chin and forehead.

Oily skin is common during puberty as hormonal changes occur in the body. Facial steam baths and compresses are recommended for oily skin. A facial steam bath will cleanse the pores effectively and help to flush out the toxic substances.

Essential oils can help these problems by reducing the amount of sebum which the skin produces as well as indirectly helping to control the bacteria which thrive on the surface of oily skin.

Essential oils for oily skin are: Bergamot, Cedarwood, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Palmarosa, Petitgrain, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang  

RECIPE 1: 3 drops Cedarwood Essential Oil, 4 drops Cypress Essential Oil, 3 drops Juniper Essential Oil, 30ml Sweet Almond Carrier Oil Mix together all the ingredients in a bottle and apply to the skin.

RECIPE 2: 3 drops Geranium Essential Oil, 2 drops Lemon Essential Oil, 3 drops Palmarosa Essential Oil, 2 drops Rosemary Essential Oil, 30ml Evening Primrose Carrier Oil. Mix together all the ingredients in a bottle and apply to the skin.

RECIPE 3: 2 drops Bergamot Essential Oil, 3 drops Cypress Essential Oil, 2 drops Frankincense Essential Oil, 3 drops Petitgrain Essential Oil, 30ml Sweet Almond Carrier Oil. Mix together all the ingredients in a bottle and apply to the skin.

RECIPE 4: 3 drops Geranium Essential Oil, 3 drops Grapefruit Essential Oil, 3 drops Lavender Essential Oil, 30ml Evening Primrose Carrier Oil. Mix together all the ingredients in a bottle and apply to the skin.

RECIPE 5: 2 drops Cypress Essential Oil, 2 drops Lemon Essential Oil, 2 drops Juniper, 1-2 pints warm water. Place the essential oils in a bowl with the water. Bend your head over the bowl and cover your head with a towel. Steam your face for approx 10 minutes.

RECIPE 6: 2 drops Geranium Essential Oil, 2 drops Grapefruit Essential Oil, 2 drops Rosemary, 1-2 pints warm water. Place the essential oils in a bowl with the water. Bend your head over the bowl and cover your head with a towel. Steam your face for approx 10 minutes.

RECIPE 7: 2 tablespoons Clay/Fullers Earth, 1 teaspoon Lemon Pulp, 1 teaspoon water, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 drop Cypress Essential Oil, 1 drop Juniper Essential Oil. Mix the ingredients together to form a paste. Apply to the face avoiding the area around the eyes. Leave the mask on until completely dry. Carefully wash it off using a warm, damp flannel. Give yourself a face mask once a week.

Sandalwood Essential Oil- Amyris Balsamifera (10ml)

Sandalwood is one of the best essential oils to use in the treatment of chronic bronchitis. It is a good oil to use for oily skins and acne and is often liked by teenage boys as it has a masculine scent as well as helping to sooth itches and rashes.

£5.60

Sweet Almond Aromatherapy Carrier Oil 50ml

Sweet Almond is one of the most popular and versatile of all the carrier oils

£4.00

Evening Primrose Aromatherapy Carrier Oil 50ml

Suitable for diluting essential oils. Evening Primrose also has many of its own properties and is an excellent carrier for essential oils to treat chest problems.

£6.00

Bergamot Essential Oil - Citrus Bergamia (10ml)

Bergamot is a valuable oil for tension and anxiety. It can help with conditions such as cystitis and urethritis as well as being great for skin conditions such as acne.

£6.80

Cedarwood Essential Oil - Juniperus Virginia (10ml)

Cedarwood has a woody scent and is very good in helping with skin conditions such as acne and dandruff. It can help with catarrh and has a tonic effect on the body so try it for stress related conditions.

£5.00

Cypress Essential Oil - Cupressus Sempervirens (10ml)

Cypress is a great asset for any sort of skin care. It can be used for varicose veins or haemorroids, it is great for sweating and can help with the menstrual cycle.

£5.20

Frankincense 10% Dilute Essential Oil - Boswellia Carteri (10ml)

Offered here as a diluted oil Frankincense is wonderful for mature skin complexions to help with scars, wrinkles and wounds. It can help with coughs and bronchitis and is a generally calming oil for people suffering from stress.

£5.00

Frankincense Pure Essential Oil - Boswellia Carteri (10ml)

This is a non-diluted version of the oil. Frankincense is wonderful for mature skin complexions to help with scars, wrinkles and wounds. It can help with coughs and bronchitis and is a generally calming oil for people suffering from stress.

£9.50

Geranium Essential Oil - Pelargonium Graveolens (10ml)

Geranium is lovely floral oil which can help with a wide variety of skin conditions, poor circulation, cellulite and many menopausal problems as well as fluid retention and hormonal in-balance.

£8.50

Grapefruit Essential Oil - Citrus Paradisi (10ml)

Grapefruit oil is a sunny happy oil which has valuable anti depressant qualities. It can help with oily skin and hair as well as acne. Also use it to de-toxify and stimulate the circulation after exercise.

£5.60

Lavender Essential Oil - Lavandula Abrialis (10ml)

Lavender has been used continuously for thousands of years and its popularity has only ever increased. If you could have no other essential oil in your house, then Lavender would be the prime choice: It has a wide range of uses and is a natural antibiotic, anti-depressant, sedative and de-toxifier.

£3.30

Juniper Essential Oil (10ml)

Juniper has a special affinity with the urino-genital tract and can be used to treat many associated conditions. It is also good for respiratory problems and certain skin conditions.

£5.90

Lemon Essential Oil - Citrus Limon (10ml)

This antiseptic and anti-bacterial oil will perform many tasks especially when blended with other oils, including treating verrucas, insect bites and tension headaches. It has a tonic action on the lymphatic system and a stimulating action on the digestive system. It will aid slimming, help shift cellulite and smooth out those wrinkles

£3.30

Palmarosa Essential Oil - Cymbopogon Martini (10ml)

Palmarosa is great in skin care and has antispetic qualities which make it valuable for acne and infection, scars and sores. Palmarosa oil is very active against bacteria responsible for intestinal infections such as Gastroenteritis.

£4.00

Petitgrain Essential Oil - Citrus Aurantium (10ml)

Petitgrain is useful oil for treating the "blues" and can aid sleeplessness especially where it is caused by loneliness or unhappiness. Also good for acne and oily skin.

£3.30

Rosemary Essential Oil - Rosemarinus Officinalis (10ml)

Rosemary is believed to have a refreshing, invigorating affect on the skin and can be used for a variety of skin and hair problems. It is good for stiff and overworked muscles, Steam inhalations with Rosemary can be good for catarrh and sinusitus. Rosemary also has a strong connection with the central nervous system and can help with memory and mental clarity.

£3.50

Ylang Ylang Essential Oil - Cananga Adorata (10ml)

Ylang Ylang has a calming and relaxing effect which can be used to break the circle of sexual inadequacy and is closely assoicated with this area. Useful for oily and dry skins and a tonic for the hair. It is good for over rapid heartbeat or breathing and can help with shock.

£5.60