It started at puberty: nothing seemed to cure the acne and unsightly pimples that were eating into Mathilde's face and preventing her from having confidence in herself.
So much so that she ended up wondering if she wasn't finally going to "wait for it to pass." Then, by chance, she heard about the effectiveness of essential oils. “I didn’t think I would become a beauty reference in my class. Today everyone asks me how I did it. Even the boys! » she confides to us, beaming. Find out which anti-acne essential oil to use to regain an even complexion!
What is acne-prone skin?
Acne-prone skin suffers from inflammation of the pilosebaceous follicles. This results in the presence of blackheads, papules, pustules, cysts filled with sebum and/or pus, or even deep infected lesions. These appear most often on the face, shoulders, neck and back.
Who is affected by acne?
You are not isolated: 80% of adolescents have acne-prone skin , while 15% of them have a severe form. But forget what you were promised as a teenager: it's not necessarily over. In fact, 25% of adults are also affected, particularly women aged 25 to 40.
For what ? The origin of pimples is often hormonal or genetic. But not only. It can also be due to stress and an unsuitable lifestyle: lack of sleep, hydration, tobacco, alcohol, diet, etc.
Applying a few drops of essential oil for acne therefore allows adolescents and adults to find healthier, more even skin, and with the minimum possible acne scars.
Which anti-acne essential oils?
By mixing Jojoba oil with essential oils with cleansing properties , we multiply its interest by boosting it with active ingredients, and therefore our chances of getting rid of intruders for good! This is called synergy. Because certain essential oils have virtues that are particularly suitable for counteracting pimples and blackheads.
But be careful: you must respect the proportions. It is not because you apply an essential oil for acne in larger quantities that your treatment will work better. On the contrary, it is like anything active, you must scrupulously follow the usual recommendations.
Essential oil for acne, an ally for acne-prone skin
Tea tree essential oil
The big winner is tea tree essential oil . This is the only essential oil that you can apply pure directly to the pimple that is starting to appear with just one drop.
This treatment is suitable for both the face and the body, depending on your needs.
Lemongrass essential oil
Another natural solution for acne problems: lemongrass anti-acne essential oil . To be handled with more care and always diluted, it is also a great campaign against pimples and blackheads.
With spheres of action identical to Tea Tree, but with different molecules, it offers a multiplier effect of effectiveness on the desired action.
Our anti-acne recipe
Make and add this mixture to your beauty routine:
- 4 ml of Tea Tree EO
- 3 ml of Hô Wood EO
- 3 ml of Lemongrass EO
- 10 ml of Jojoba vegetable oil
Mix everything and apply 6 to 8 drops of the mixture locally morning and evening.
The essential oil of Bois de Hô can obviously be replaced by that of Rosewood for a more pleasant smell. From the same biochemical family as the anti-acne essential oil of Tea Tree, it helps to reinforce the action of the plants present.
A fan of our anti-acne range, Mathilde is one of the 95% to be satisfied with the product:
“Having discovered the benefits of EOs for myself, I found it great to test a ready-made product that allowed me to save time by not having to make my own mixture. It also allows me to live normally by having a nice pot of cream that I can take everywhere, to the gym or to my friend's house, without anyone looking at me strangely! »
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Better lifestyle
However, the application of anti-acne essential oil is not miraculous, and must be accompanied by good habits.
We obviously increase our chances by improving our lifestyle. The good news is that one action has a direct influence on everything else to create a virtuous circle: eating healthier or playing sports will have an effect on the quality of your sleep, which will stimulate your desire to continue on your momentum, will reduce your stress and increase your self-confidence, especially if it already makes your pimples disappear.
Proper skin cleansing
If this is not enough, also remember to clean your skin thoroughly morning and evening to prevent bacteria from invading your pores already occupied by sebum produced in too large quantities. In addition to your essential oil for acne, choose a product that cleanses without attacking the skin so as not to intensify sebum production .
Cleansers for combination to oily skin generally eliminate residue and bacteria on the skin while protecting your hydrolipidic film . You don't have the courage or the time to clean your skin with clear water and a neutral soap? No need to feel guilty! Other solutions exist such as the use of hydrosol mists.
Adequate hydration
The difficulty with acne-prone skin is that we tend to want to dry it out to counter the sebum which gives an oily effect. However, this type of skin nonetheless often remains dehydrated, even if it is not strictly speaking dry! So you have to find the right balance. The natural solution exists: Jojoba vegetable oil.
Contrary to what the name suggests, it is technically not an oil, but a wax that remains in liquid form at room temperature. As it is closest to the sebum secreted by the skin, it penetrates instantly.
Like a dry oil , it will moisturize without greasing. It is also sebo-regulating, anti-inflammatory and healing, which makes it essential for anyone who wants to treat acne-prone skin . You can use it as is, or in your organic day cream, with your serum or moisturizing gel!
