Acne is an infectious and inflammatory skin condition very common in young people during puberty which manifests itself by pimples and blackheads. The essential oils selected in the synergies below have all the properties sought for in cases of acne: they are anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory and healing.
This article was updated on 08/02/2024The quick reflex: Tea Tree
Reserved for ages 6+. Dermal, apply 1 pure drop of Tea Tree essential oil occasionally to spots, morning and evening, after washing your face. To facilitate application, it is possible to place the drop of essential oil on a cotton swab soaked in vegetable oil
For sensitive skin or in case of repeated use, first dilute the drop of Tea Tree in 9 drops of Jojoba or Nigella vegetable oil before applying this mixture to several spots. Take a week's break after 3 weeks of use.
More details : how to use Tea Tree correctly?
Complete synergy for adults and adolescents
The mixture
To get rid of acne, take your empty bottle and add:
- 35 drops of essential oilLemon Eucalyptus
- 35 drops of essential oil Tea Tree
- 50 drops of essential oil Fine Lavender
- 120 drops of vegetable oil Jojoba
Cap (click!), homogenize then label your bottle. Your synergy is ready!
How to use
Use your synergy for 10 to 15 days, and renew if necessary.
If applying to the entire face, it is better to limit yourself to 1 or 2 drops of each essential oil in 120 drops of Jojoba oil.
Authorized users
YES. Adults, adolescents.
NO. Pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Special precautions
- Seek medical advice for people with asthma and epilepsy (epileptogenic risk at high doses).
- It is also recommended to carry out the allergy test with the mixture in the crook of the elbow before use.
These precautions apply under the application and dosage conditions cited above. If in doubt, ask your question on our forum and consult your doctor.
Complete synergy for pregnant women
The mixture for pregnant women
To get rid of your acne during your pregnancy, take your empty bottle, and add:
- 5 drops of essential oil Fine Lavender
- 5 drops of essential oilLemon Eucalyptus
- 10 drops of essential oil Tea Tree
- 80 drops of vegetable oil Jojoba
Cap (click!), homogenize then label your bottle. Your synergy is ready to be used!
How to use
Authorized users
YES. Pregnant women over 3 months, breastfeeding women.
NO. Pregnant women under 3 months.
Generally, remember that essential oils are PROHIBITED in the first 3 months of pregnancy. More details : essential oils for pregnant and breastfeeding women
Special precautions
- Seek medical advice for people with asthma and epilepsy (epileptogenic risk at high doses).
- It is also recommended to carry out the allergy test with the mixture in the crook of the elbow before use.
These precautions apply under the application and dosage conditions cited above. If in doubt, ask your question on our forum and consult your doctor.
Why these essential oils?
Tea Tree cleanses and disinfects the skin
L'tea Tree essential oil is a specialist in acne problems. Its terpinen-4-ol composition gives it a specific bactericidal action on Propionibacterium acnes. Its effectiveness is even comparable to a lotion made from benzoyl peroxide, an anti-acne chemical substance. This essential oil will therefore be formidable against acne pimples, even the largest.
In addition, terpinen-4-ol has immunostimulating activity. It will stimulate the activity of white blood cells, which will increase the production of the type of immunoglobulin A antibodies, which will strengthen the body's cellular defense. It will therefore be more effective in naturally fighting the bacteria responsible for acne.
Lemon Eucalyptus calms skin inflammations
Acne pimples are, by definition, inflammatory skin conditions. It is therefore essential to integrate into the synergy a powerful anti-inflammatory such aslemon Eucalyptus essential oil. Citronellal in very high quantities (65 to 82%) is responsible for this property: it will modulate the immune response and mobilize leukocytes (molecules responsible for the immune response). The leukocytes will be active to defend the body against infection and the citronellal will limit the resulting inflammation, therefore redness and feelings of heat.
In addition, its analgesic and skin soothing property will reinforce that of Fine Lavender essential oil just as the antibacterial property will reinforce that of Tea Tree essential oil.
Fine Lavender heals and regenerates the skin
L'fine Lavender essential oil was first selected for its healing and skin regenerating property. It will promote the reconstitution of skin damaged by acne spots. In addition, linalool present in large quantities (between 25 and 36%) is a stimulator of morphine receptors which control pain. It will therefore inhibit the transmission of the pain message to the brain thanks to the release of enkephalins which are small analgesic proteins synthesized in the brain.
Fine Lavender essential oil also has an antiseptic action that should not be neglected as it is very important to support the antibacterial action of Tea Tree essential oil.
Why this vegetable oil?
Jojoba regulates sebum secretion
Acne spots and other blackheads are often due to an overproduction of sebum by the skin. Although this sebum is very useful and constitutes the skin's protective film, when its production is disrupted, it oxidizes and clogs the pores. L'jojoba vegetable oil therefore attacks the cause of your acne thanks to its sebum-regulating properties. Jojoba oil will allow you to regain balance in your skin, to prevent the formation of future pimples. It sounds the death knell for these unsightly pimples!
We tell you about it in video
Was this article helpful to you?
Average grade: 4.7 ( 545 votes)
Bibliography
Work : de la Charie, T. (2019). Treat yourself with essential oils. Why and how does it work? Editions du Rocher.
Related articles
GUIDE How to prevent acne through diet?
GUIDE A purifying anti-blackhead and acne mask for my face
GUIDE Understanding your acne with face-mapping
GUIDE The different skin problems linked to acne
GUIDE Tips for Acne Prevention
GUIDE Other tips for fighting severe body acne
GUIDE What are the different types of acne?
About these tips
This aromatherapy article was written by Théophane de la Charie, author of the book “Treat yourself with essential oils”, accompanied by a multidisciplinary team made up of pharmacists, biochemists and agronomists.
La Compagnie des Sens and its teams do not encourage self-medication. The information and advice provided comes from a reference bibliographic database (books, scientific publications, etc.). They are given for information purposes, or to suggest avenues for reflection: they should in no case replace a diagnosis, consultation or medical follow-up, and cannot engage the liability of the Compagnie des Sens.