Aroma Care For Oily Skin

Skin has a very complex structure and there are different skin types like dry, oily, normal and sensitive. Some people have a combination skin, different skin types would require different methods of care and treatment. Aromatherapy has several essential oils that suit different skin types.

Here, we shall discuss about some of the aromatherapy oils for oily skin. But before we get into the skin types, it is essential to understand this alternative treatment method. It is important to know how exactly it works. Aromatherapy oils are extracted from plants, herbs, trees, wood, vegetables, flowers, fruits etc.

There are several methods of extraction like, carbon dioxide extraction, percolation, expression and solvent extraction. These oils are highly concentrated and usually mixed with base oil or carrier oil. When massaged into the skin, the tiny oil molecules penetrate through the pores of the skin and reach the lower layers of the skin. Some essential oils are inhaled or taken with a steam. We shall talk about preparations for greasy skin, including facial steam.

Aromatherapy preparation

A good toner for greasy skin is to mix 5 drops each of Petitgrain, Lavender and Geranium with 25 ml of vodka and 75 ml of orange flower water or rose water. Let it stand for up to a month then filter. Apply twice daily.

An excellent basic purifying and rejuvenating face mask for greasy skin can be made by mixing 2 tablespoons green clay, 2 tablespoons cornflower, 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon evening primrose oil with 1 drop each of rosemary and lavender oil. Leave on the skin for 15 minutes then rinse off with cool water.

Facial steaming can be done Myrtle and Lavender oil (3 drops each). Greasy skin will benefit a lot with facial steaming, it can be done once in a fortnight. Follow steaming with a facial massage oil. To prepare the oil add 3 drops of lavender, bergamot and sandalwood oil to 1 table spoon of water based gel and mix it thoroughly.

Aromatherapy does not have any side effects and is the best way of treating problem skin. The oils are absolutely natural and have long term effects.