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Essential Oils and Acne
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Acne, or the formation of pimples on the skin, is a condition that
affects many people the world over. It can start in teen years,
or even in middle age. While it appears all to prevalent today,
it is not a modern problem.
Numerous recipes were created to cure "spots on the face," including
wearing garlic around the neck and standing under a full moon. In
Victorian times, corsets were blamed and later chocolate. The worst
part of the sometimes-chronic disorder is the lack of reasoning
behind why it occurs. We as a modern public have advanced capabilities
including DNA testing, yet simple Acne is not understood fully.
Up until the early 1990's, doctors were still casting blame on
greasy foods, salt and chocolate as the main cause of breakouts.
Parents blamed a child's cleansing habits. What has surfaced, however,
is that the true culprits of Acne may differ greatly and many times
lack explanation. Hormones, atmospheric conditions, allergies, over
production of oil, the list goes on can be some of the contributing
factors.
So too can vitamin and mineral deficiencies play a major role,
such as in the case of zinc, which aids in the production of new
skin tissue. Essential oils, however, can be a supplement to prescribed
or daily skin treatments. Retin-A is a popular topical prescription.
A derivative of vitamin A, it is basically free from side effects
and works quite nicely.
It is costly however. Carrots, which contain a high amount of
vitamin A have been traditionally cooked, mashed and applied to
the face as a mask to help relieve the immense discomfort Acne can
pose. To get an even heightened effect, oil or essential oil of
carrot and carrot seed have be used.
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1 carrot cooked and mashed 10 drops carrot essential oil 1 capsule
vitamin A oil (optional) 1 teaspoon parsley Mash hot carrots and
add other ingredients. Let cool slightly and apply to face, staying
away from the eye area. Let dry and wash off with warm water.
Do no more than twice a week. Non-medicated soap is suggested
for use twice a day. Why not add a few drops of carrot oil to liquid
cleansing products? Healing lavender or purifying tea tree also
can work wonders.
The key is to find your specific type of Acne and pick oils that
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