Treat Acne Breakouts Naturally with Essential Oils
Acne can be one of the toughest skin conditions to combat, but what many don’t know is that nature actually provides one of the best defenses we can stack up against acne breakouts. Another big misconception is that acne is a teen or adolescent problem, but as many as 20% of adults still suffer regular breakouts.
Essential oils and acne breakouts
For the millions looking for some type of acne skin solution, essential oils offer a natural remedy. The 5 best essential oils for acne are:
Lavender
Lavender is a natural inhibitor of bacterial growth, including the bacteria that causes acne breakouts. Lavender is also a natural skin soother, so it helps combat the cause of the breakout while also soothing the irritated skin.
Tea Tree
Tea tree is one of the most popular acne fighting essential oils out there. Tea tree can be used regularly on acne prone skin in face serums, washes, and masks to reduce breakouts without the risk of acne bacteria growing resistant.
Frankincense
Frankincense for acne and skin concerns is something that has been in practice for generations. Not only will this oil help to keep acne causing bacteria at bay, it also helps to moisturize, soothe, and heal the skin, which can help prevent acne scars from forming.
Peppermint
Peppermint is naturally anti-bacterial, helping to curb several different strains of acne causing bacteria, while also providing a fresh and clean sensation.
Rosemary
For those fighting cystic acne, one of the most difficult types of acne to treat, rosemary is a commonly sought solution. The oil is often found in cystic acne treatment products, and works to stop acne with anti-microbial properties while soothing the skin with natural pain relief.
This article was so helpful especially for my teenage daughter who struggles with acne. Thank you so much for this information!
I heard tea tree oil helps but never knew about the other ones. Thanks for the info !!
It was very helpful.
Wow! I am amazed at all the essential oils that help with acne. I had no idea. I have lavender and frankincense and could have been using them for breakouts all thistime!!
Thanks for the information! I will have to try this, as I have struggled with acne on and off all my life!
good tips- I’ll have to remember this for when my kids become teens
nice info
This was great reading. Now I can share this information with my daughter.
Love this Blog! Pretty much has me sold 🙂 💛
I always have known tea tree was to help but not about the others, would like to try frankincense.
Keep up the good work!
whoah this weblog is great i love reading your articles.
This is awesome. I will definitely have to try it.
Great info!
love to try it
WoW! I didn’t know there were so many oils to help with acne. I have a teenage daughter, so this is great information.
Awesome notes thx
I’m going to have to try some of these I have been breaking out so bad!!
Thank you
I suffer from cystic acne I was not aware that Frankincense and Rosemary helps. I found this article to be very beneficial and would like to continue researching on these essential oils.
Would love to get this for my acne
Great source of information! I find myself struggling with acne more as an adult than I have a a teen.
Never realized oils would help acne. Thank you!
My daughter struggled with acne during her teen years in school and never had very much self esteem and confidence. She has tried many types of facial treatment creams.
My new RX is giving my skin a hard time! This I just what I needed to read! 💙
I would love to try the lavender
This is great information. Thank you.
Good info on which eo’s are great for acne. Would like to see recipes using them that one could use, like a face wash recipe.
I would love to try the oils there are so many 😍
I love this blog very helpful information! I have really only skin and tend to break out alot if I don’t eat right!
With my son turning 16 in October this would be a godsend to him.
I honestly didn’t realize how essential oils can actually help.
Great info for my teens, who struggle with acne.
my adult daughter has suffered with cystic acne for years. she started using tee tree oil last year and the difference in her skin is amazing!!!! Thank you for providing this information to your followers.
These will really help my skin, and my teenaged son! Thank you for the tips!
Great info. No more antibiotics for acne!
I wish I’d known about this 50 years ago. But then I didn’t know about essential oils then.
Thanks for this helpful information.
Great information! Thanks for sharing
I wish I have known about this sooner. Daughter could of used
use tea tree and grape seed oil to control my acne. Thank you for the informative article
Great info! I’m going to try some of these!!!
Thank you very much for the valuable information. I had no idea!!
I am going to suggest these to my son. A kit like your giving away would help me learn about the actual personal benefits of essential oils.
I’ve never thought about using oil to help acne. I always assumed any type of oil would cause more breakouts. I already have some lavender oil; I will have to try it!
I had no idea that these oils fight acne! Thank you so much for this information. I can tell my Son that we may have finally found something that will truly help
What awesome info my daughter has tried everything foe her acne and now I’m going to tell her this info and shes going to give it a try.
Great info!
Thanks for the info!
Thanks for the information.
I never had acne as a teenager but as I’m getting older I am now, so thank you for this!
Had acne as a teenager and this information definitely helps
I could sure use trying the oils, because I still get acne in adulthood.
Thanks for the tips
Thanks for this article. I have 2 girls and this info is going to be very helpful!
I have acne on my face, I am glad I read this !
I was so surprised to find out you could use peppermint and rosemary!! The new things we recover everyday is just simply amazing 😉
I’ve only used tea tree oil on acne and it worked great, just a very strong smell, so I might try some others if I’m going out.
Very helpful!
I didn’t know lavender is a natural preventative. I use it all the time.
It’s crazy how many people still deny the benefits of essential oils!
This is super helpful! Thank you.
I will try the lavender oil for breakouts and abrasions. Makes sense it’s soothing and has a great calming scent as a bonus.