Many people believe that they need to treat oily, acne prone skin with strong treatments, which strips and remove all oils from the skin. This couldn't be further from the truth!
Aromatherapy treatments are aimed at balancing and reducing sebum productions. Just like traditional anti-acne products oils contain anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and soothing compounds. They are also packed with things like antioxidants and vitamins which are especially healing and protective.
Essential oils that are beneficial for oily skin include;
- geranium
- lavender
- cedarwood
- palmarosa
- niaouli
- juniper berry
- tea tree
- ylang-ylang
- cypress
- grapefruit
- bergamot
- myrtle
Pro Tip: finish a treatment with flower water that's targeted for oily skin. These include verbena water, witch hazel, orange flower water, and cornflower water.