Abscesses, boils and whitlows

Reserved for ages 6+. Repeat twice a day (morning and evening) until the boil disappears (approximately 1 week). Dermal, apply 1 to 2 drops of the following mixture to the boil:

    • 20 drops of essential oilAjwan
    • 20 drops of essential oil Laurel Noble
    • 40 drops of essential oil Tea Tree
    • 40 drops of essential oil True Lavender
The essential oil of Galbanum.

Reserved for ages 6+. Through the skin, 1 drop of Galbanum essential oil in 4 drops of vegetable oil to apply to the infection, twice a day until it disappears.

Moderate to severe acne

The essential oil of Tea Tree :

  • Reserved for ages 3+. Dermal, 1 pure drop of Tea Tree essential oil on each pimple, morning and evening after washing your face, until the acne disappears. Take a week's break after 3 weeks of use.
  • From 3 months. Dermal, 1 drop of Tea Tree essential oil diluted in 9 drops of vegetable oil, applied to each pimple morning and evening after washing your face. Take a week's break after 3 weeks of use.
Benzoin, Ho Wood, Matricaria Chamomile, Rosat Geranium, Noble Laurel, Aspic Lavender, True Lavender, Lemon Myrtle, Niaouli, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Clary Sage.

Reserved for ages 6+. Repeat twice a day for 10 to 15 days. Place 3 to 4 drops of this mixture on inflamed spots:

  • 35 drops of Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil
  • 35 drops of Tea Tree essential oil
  • 50 drops of Fine Lavender essential oil
  • 120 drops of Jojoba vegetable oil

More details : essential oils against acne.

Skin allergy

The essential oil of Annual Tansy.
Reserved for ages 6+.  Through the skin, 1 drop of Annual Tansy in 4 drops of vegetable oil applied locally to the itchy area, 3 times a day, until visible improvement.
Matricaria Chamomile

Suitable from the age of 3. In skin application, massage 3 to 6 drops of the mixture onto the affected area, 3 times a day until improvement.

  • 18 drops of Chamomile essential oil
  • 12 drops of True Lavender essential oil
  • 30 drops of Calendula vegetable oil

Angiomas

Reserved for ages 6+. In skin application, place 2 drops of the following mixture locally on the angioma. Repeat the application 3 times a day for 5 to 7 days: 

  • 30 drops of Italian Helichrysum essential oil
  • 20 drops of Cypress de Provence essential oil
  • 50 drops of Calophyll Inophil vegetable oil

Bath for inflammation and redness of the skin

In a small empty container, mix:

  • 5 drops of essential oilLemon Eucalyptus
  • 10 drops of essential oil Lavender Aspic
  • 25 drops of oily macerate Calendula
  • 100 g of dead Sea salt

Pour the entire mixture into the bathtub already filled with hot water (around 100L) and stir the water so that the salt dissolves and distributes properly. You can enjoy the bath for a duration of 20 minutes.

More details : synergy of essential oils for a bath against skin redness.

Bath treatment for mycoses and fungi

In a small empty container, mix:

  • 20 drops of essential oil Tea Tree
  • 15 drops of essential oil Lavender Aspic
  • 5 drops of essential oil Cinnamon
  • 100 g of dead Sea salt

Pour the entire mixture into the bathtub already filled with hot water (around 100L) and stir the water so that the salt dissolves and distributes properly. You can enjoy the bath for a duration of 20 minutes.

More details : synergy of essential oils for a bath against mycoses and fungi.

Burns

The essential oil of Lavender Aspic:

  • Reserved for ages 6+. Through the skin, in case of burns, apply 1 to 5 pure drops of Lavender Aspic depending on the extent, every 1/4 hour after the burn appears, then 3 times a day, until it disappears.
Benzoin, Carrot, Super Lavandin, True Lavender, Niaouli, Cajeput and Tea Tree.

Reserved for ages 6+. After having cooled the burn well under cool water, dry your skin and apply 2 to 6 drops of the mixture locally depending on the extent of the burn within the next hour, every 15 minutes. Then apply 2 to 6 drops, 3 times in the same day then on the following days until complete healing.

  • 20 drops of Tea Tree essential oil

  • 20 drops of Rosat Geranium essential oil

  • 40 drops of Lavender Aspic essential oil

  • 80 drops of oily Calendula macerate

Cellulite

The essential oil of Atlas cedar :

  • For teenagers & adults. Dermal, 2 drops of Atlas Cedar in 8 drops of vegetable oil, apply morning and evening by massage to the most affected areas. Take a week's break after 3 weeks of use and start again if necessary.

Lemon, samphire, juniper, lemongrass.

For teenagers & adults. Apply a small amount of the mixture to the most affected areas (thighs, hips, buttocks), massaging and allowing the mixture to penetrate well. Perform this massage twice a day, morning and evening, for 3 weeks. Take a break for a week and start again for 3 weeks. Melt 50 grams of Shea Butter in a bain-marie, transfer to your pot and add:

  • 60 drops of Lemon essential oil
  • 60 drops of Atlas Cedar essential oil
  • 30 drops of Criste Marine essential oil
  • 30 drops of Lemongrass essential oil

Scar

The essential oil ofItalian Helichrysum :

  • From 6 years old and for adultsThrough the skin, 2 pure drops of Italian Helichrysum on the affected area, twice a day, until healing.

Yarrow, Copahu Balsam, Benzoin, Carrot, Cistus Ladanifera, Turmeric, Frankincense, True Lavender, Damascus Rose.

Reserved for ages 6+. Repeat 3 times a day for 10 days if the scar is recent, several months if it is old. For skin application, place 2 to 4 drops of the mixture, 3 times a day on the scarred area:

  • 20 drops of Italian Helichrysum essential oil
  • 40 drops of Fine Lavender essential oil
  • 20 drops of Patchouli essential oil
  • 20 drops of Rosemary Camphor essential oil

More details : essential oils against scars.

Corns on the foot

Reserved for ages 6+. Apply 1 to 2 drops of the mixture to the corn. You can repeat this operation twice a day, morning and evening for example, until there is a clear improvement.

    • 60 drops of Turpentine essential oil
      • 40 drops of Rosemary Camphor essential oil
        • 40 drops of Atlas Cedar essential oil

        Sunburn

        The essential oil of Lavender Aspic :

        • Reserved for ages 6+. Through the skin, apply Lavender Aspic essential oil diluted at a rate of 1 drop in 4 drops of Calendula oily macerate, over the entire area of ​​the sunburn, 3-4 times a day until improvement.
        Benzoin, carrot, super lavender, true lavender.

        Reserved for ages 6+. When applied to the skin, gently massage your skin using 2 to 8 drops of the mixture depending on the extent of the sunburn. Repeat the operation 3 times a day until the sunburn subsides and disappears.

        • 30 drops of Rosat Geranium essential oil
        • 30 drops of Lavender Aspic essential oil
        • 40 drops (2 mL) Apricot Kernel vegetable oil
        • 80 drops (4 mL) of Calendula oily macerate

        More detailsessential oils for sunburn.

        Rosacea

        The essential oil ofItalian Helichrysum.
        • From 6 years old and for adults. Through the skin, 2 drops of Italian Helichrysum mixed with a dab of moisturizing cream, twice a day, until healed.

        • From 3 months to 3 years, and for pregnant women over 3 months. For pregnant women, children and babies, use is possible by diluted localized cutaneous route on medical advice.

        Carrot, Damask Rose, Annual Tansy

        Reserved for ages 6+. Apply a few drops morning and evening. Take a one-week break after 3 weeks of use.

        • 6 drops of Italian Helichrysum essential oil
        • 3 drops of Cistus essential oil
        • 3 drops of Cypress de Provence essential oil
        • 180 drops (9 mL) Safflower vegetable oil

        Seborrheic dermatitis

        The essential oil of Geranium Rosat.
        • From 3 years old and for adults. Through the skin, 1 drop of Geranium Rosat in 4 drops of vegetable oil on the affected areas, 2 times a day, for 3 weeks maximum. Take a break for a week before starting again if necessary.

        Reserved for ages 6+In skin application, massage 5 to 10 drops of the mixture onto the area to be treated, twice a day for 3 weeks. You can repeat the operation after a week's break.

        • 5 drops of Rosat Geranium essential oil
        • 8 drops of Tea Tree essential oil
        • 8 drops of Lavender Aspic essential oil
        • 160 drops (8 mL) of Nigella vegetable oil

        Dry eczema

        The essential oil of Geranium Rosat.
        • From 3 years old and for adults. Through the skin, 1 drop of Geranium Rosat in 4 drops of vegetable oil on the affected areas, 2 times a day, for 3 weeks maximum. Take a break for a week before starting again if necessary.

        Matricaria Chamomile, Ho Wood, Carrot, Aspic Lavender, Lavandula Stoechas, Himalayan Spikenard, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Benzoin, Matricaria Chamomile

        Reserved for ages 6+Apply to the skin, pour 4 to 6 drops of the mixture onto your eczema. You can repeat the operation twice a day until visible improvement.

        • 15 drops of essential oil Palmarosa
        • 15 drops of essential oil Roman chamomile
        • 30 drops of essential oil Lavender Aspic
        • 70 drops of vegetable oil Calophyll Inophyl (3.5 mL)
        • 70 drops of vegetable oil Borage (3.5 mL)

        More details : essential oils for eczema.

        Bedsores

        The essential oil of Myrrh.
        • Reserved for ages 6+. Dermal, 2 drops of Myrrh essential oil in 8 drops of vegetable oil massage on the affected area, twice a day for 7 days.

        Frankincense, true lavender, manuka, benzoin, patchouli, palmarosa, carrot, noble laurel

        Reserved for ages 6+When applied to the skin, massage the wound with 4 drops of the synergy, morning and evening.

        • 20 drops of Tea Tree essential oil
        • 10 drops of Noble Laurel essential oil
        • 10 drops of Italian Helichrysum essential oil
        • 20 drops of Lavender Aspic essential oil
        • 60 drops (3 mL) of Argan vegetable oil

        Scabies

        The essential oil of Cade.
        • From 6 years old and for adults. Through the skin, 1 drop of Cade in 4 drops of vegetable oil to apply to the affected areas (do not apply to the anogenital areas). Repeat the operation morning and evening until the symptoms (redness, itching) completely disappear.
        Clove, Tea Tree

        Reserved for ages 6+. Apply 1 to 3 drops of the mixture to each affected area depending on its extent. Repeat the operation morning and evening until the symptoms (redness, itching) have completely disappeared. Do not apply to the anogenital parts.

        • 10 drops of Fine Lavender essential oil
        • 10 drops of Peppermint essential oil
        • 20 drops of Clove essential oil
        • 20 drops of Tea Tree essential oil
        • 150 drops (7.5 mL) of Calendula oily macerate

        Chapped, cracked

        The essential oil of Cistus.
        • From 3 years old and for adults. Dermal, mix 1 drop of Cistus with 4 drops of vegetable oil, to apply to the affected areas.
        Yarrow, Carrot, Benzoin

        Reserved for ages 6+. Depending on the area of ​​application, massage a small or large amount of the mixture, 3 times a day for 5 days:

        • 90 grams of Shea butter
        • 45 drops of Lavender Aspic essential oil
        • 45 drops of Rosat Geranium essential oil
        • 45 drops of Cistus essential oil

        Genital herpes

        The essential oil of Niaouli:

        • Reserved for ages 6+. Through the skin, 2 pure drops of Niaouli on the affected area, 6 times a day, until it disappears.
        Fragonia, Cajeput, Manuka and Tea Tree.

        Reserved for ages 3+. Place a drop of this synergy on herpes, 6 to 8 times a day and for 2 days using a cotton swab. If herpes persists, continue until it disappears.

        • 25 drops of Niaouli essential oil
        • 25 drops of Tea Tree essential oil
        • 50 drops of True Lavender essential oil

        Impetigo

        The essential oil of Palmarosa.
        • For adults and adolescents. Through the skin, 1 drop of Palmarosa in 4 drops of vegetable oil massage on the affected area, twice a day. Take a week's break after 3 weeks of use.

        Reserved for ages 6+Apply a few drops of the mixture locally with your fingertip depending on the extent of the impetigo. Do not apply to anogenital areas. Repeat the operation 3 times a day for 15 days to 3 weeks depending on progress.

        • 4 drops of Clove essential oil
        • 20 drops of Tea Tree essential oil
        • 20 drops of Rosat Geranium essential oil
        • 60 drops of oily macerate of St. John’s Wort

        Intertrigo

        The essential oil of Tea Tree.
        • For adults and children over 6 years old. Through the skin, 1 drop of pure Tea Tree on the mycosis, morning and evening after having thoroughly cleaned the affected area. Take a week's break after 3 weeks of use.

        • From 3 months, and for pregnant women over 3 months. Dilute Tea Tree essential oil a little more, 1 drop in 9 drops of vegetable oil, morning and evening after having thoroughly cleaned the affected area. Take a week's break after 3 weeks of use.

        Reserved for ages 6+. Apply 4 to 6 drops of the mixture locally to infected areas. You can repeat the operation twice a day until there is significant improvement.

        • 20 drops of Peppermint essential oil
        • 20 drops of Chamomile essential oil
        • 40 drops of Tea Tree essential oil
        • 40 drops of Lavender Aspic essential oil
        • 120 drops of Nigella vegetable oil

        Skin mycosis

        The essential oil of Tea Tree.
        • For adults and children over 6 years old. Through the skin, 1 drop of pure Tea Tree on the mycosis, morning and evening after having thoroughly cleaned the affected area. Take a week's break after 3 weeks of use.

        • From 3 months, and for pregnant women over 3 months. Dilute Tea Tree essential oil a little more, 1 drop in 9 drops of vegetable oil, morning and evening after having thoroughly cleaned the affected area. Take a week's break after 3 weeks of use.

        Ho wood, Rose geranium, Noble laurel, Spike lavender, Thujanol marjoram, Lemon myrtle, Compact oregano, Palmarosa, Clary sage

        Reserved for adults and children over 6 years old. Use 2 to 3 drops of the mixture applied topically, 3 times a day for 3 weeks. If, after 3 weeks, the fungus has not yet completely disappeared, take a break for a week and resume the application for 3 weeks and so on.

        • 40 drops of Tea Tree essential oil
        • 40 drops of Noble Laurel essential oil
        • 20 drops of Rosat Geranium essential oil
        • 20 drops of Palmarosa essential oil
        • 100 drops of Neem vegetable oil

        Nail fungus

        The essential oil of Tea Tree.
        • For adults and children over 6 years old. Through the skin, 1 drop of pure Tea Tree on the mycosis, morning and evening after having thoroughly cleaned the affected area. Take a week's break after 3 weeks of use.

        • From 3 months, and for pregnant women over 3 months. Dilute Tea Tree essential oil a little more, 1 drop in 9 drops of vegetable oil, morning and evening after having thoroughly cleaned the affected area. Take a week's break after 3 weeks of use.

        Ho wood, Rose geranium, Noble laurel, Spike lavender, Thujanol marjoram, Lemon myrtle, Compact oregano, Palmarosa, Clary sage

        Reserved for adults and children over 6 years old. For skin application, apply 2 to 3 drops of the mixture to the nail condition. Repeat the operation twice a day (morning and evening) until your mycosis completely disappears.

        • 60 drops of Tea Tree essential oil
        • 40 drops of Noble Laurel essential oil
        • 30 drops of Palmarosa essential oil
        • 30 drops of True Lavender essential oil

        Foot fungus

        The essential oil of Tea Tree.
        • For adults and children over 6 years old. Through the skin, 1 drop of pure Tea Tree on the mycosis, morning and evening after having thoroughly cleaned the affected area. Take a week's break after 3 weeks of use.

        • From 3 months, and for pregnant women over 3 months. Dilute Tea Tree essential oil a little more, 1 drop in 9 drops of vegetable oil, morning and evening after having thoroughly cleaned the affected area. Take a week's break after 3 weeks of use.

        Ho wood, Rose geranium, Noble laurel, Spike lavender, Thujanol marjoram, Lemon myrtle, Compact oregano, Palmarosa, Clary sage

        Reserved for adults and children over 6 years old. Use 3 to 4 drops of the mixture applied locally to the skin 3 times a day for 3 weeks. If, after 3 weeks, the mycosis has not completely disappeared, take a break for a week and resume the application for 3 weeks and so on.

        • 5 drops of Cinnamon essential oil
        • 20 drops of Rosat Geranium essential oil
        • 40 drops of Tea Tree essential oil
        • 40 drops of Lavender Aspic essential oil

        Ingrown toenails

        Reserved for adults and children over 6 years old. In local skin application, 1 to 2 drops of the mixture on the ingrown nail and on the red and swollen edges. Repeat the operation morning and evening until the doctor's consultation.

        • 40 drops of Tea Tree essential oil
        • 40 drops of True Lavender essential oil
        • 40 drops of Helichrysum essential oil from Madagascar

        Ingrown hair

        Reserved for ages 6+. Repeat 3 times a day until gone. Place 1 drop of the synergy on the ingrown hair spot.

        • 30 drops of essential oil True Lavender
        • 30 drops of essential oil Geranium Rosat
        • 30 drops of essential oil Tea Tree

        More details : essential oils for ingrown hairs.

        Psoriasis

        The essential oil of Himalayan Spikenard.
        • Reserved for adults and adolescents. Through the skin, 2 drops of Himalayan Spikenard locally, twice a day. Take a one-week break after 3 weeks of use. For children over 6 years old, seek medical advice before use.

        Cade, lovage, tea tree

        Reserved for adults and children over 6 years old. When applied to the skin, delicately place 4 to 8 drops of your essential oil synergy on your psoriasis. You can repeat the application 2 to 3 times a day until your psoriasis improves or completely disappears.

        • 5 drops of Rosat Geranium essential oil
        • 5 drops of Fine Lavender essential oil
        • 10 drops of Tea Tree essential oil
        • 10 drops of Chamomile essential oil
        • 140 drops (7 mL) of Calendula oily macerate

        Anti wrinkle

        The essential oil of Geranium Rosat :

        • For adults and adolescents. By vskin goose, 1 drop of Geranium Rosat in 4 drops of vegetable oil on the affected areas, 2 times a day, for 3 weeks maximum. Take a break for a week before starting again if necessary.
        Ho Wood, Carrot, Cistus Ladanifera, Green Myrtle, Damascus Rose, White Sandalwood.

        Reserved for adults and adolescents. In skin application, massage the skin using 2 to 3 drops of the mixture. Avoid the eye area. Repeat the operation morning and evening, every day.

        • 2 drops of Rosat Geranium essential oil
        • 2 drops of Cistus essential oil
        • 1 drops of Palmarosa essential oil
        • 1 drops of Lavender Aspic essential oil
        • 180 drops (9 mL) Rosehip vegetable oil

        Brown or age spots

        The essential oil of Celery.
        • Reserved for adults and adolescents. Through the skin, dilute 1 drop of Celery in 20 drops of vegetable oil and apply to the affected area, twice a day, for three weeks. Take a break for a week and start again if necessary.

        Carrot, Lovage

        Reserved for adults and children over 6 years old. Apply 1 to 2 drops per area (hands, face, neckline) morning and evening. Renew the application until clear improvement, but do not exceed 3 weeks of consecutive use. If necessary, resume application after 1 week break.

        • 30 drops of Lovage essential oil
        • 30 drops of Rosat Geranium essential oil
        • 80 drops of wheat germ vegetable oil
        • 80 drops of Jojoba vegetable oil

        Excessive sweating

        The essential oil of Palmarosa :

        • For adults and adolescents. Through the skin, 1 drop of pure Palmarosa under each armpit, once a day after showering. Take a week's break after 3 weeks of use.

        Clary Sage.

        Reserved for adults and adolescents. Dermal, apply with your fingertip, 2 drops of the mixture on each armpit, foot and/or 1 drop on each hand. Repeat the operation morning and evening during risky periods (exams, hot day, etc.).

        • 60 drops of Clary Sage essential oil
        • 60 drops of Palmarosa essential oil
        • 30 drops of Cistus essential oil

        Urticaria

        The essential oil of Roman chamomile.
        • From 3 months and for adults. Through the skin, dilute 1 drop of Roman Chamomile in 4 drops of vegetable oil then apply to the area, 3 times a day.

        Vetiver, wild chamomile

        Reserved for adults and children over 6 years old. On the skin, apply 3 to 6 drops of the mixture over the entire itchy area. Repeat 3 to 4 times a day until visible improvement.

        • 10 drops of True Lavender essential oil
        • 5 drops of Annual Tansy essential oil
        • 5 drops of Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil
        • 5 drops of Peppermint essential oil
        • 100 drops of oily Calendula macerate

        More details : essential oils against hives.

        Wart

        The essential oil of Cinnamon.

        • For adults and children over 6 years old. In local application, 1 drop of pure Cinnamon essential oil on the wart every 2 days. Protect the skin around the wart with nail polish.
        Mountain Savory, Tea Tree, Linalool Thyme

        From 6 years old and for adults In local skin application, repeat the operation morning and evening until the wart disappears. Apply 1 to 2 drops of the mixture to the wart using a cotton swab. Be careful and do not exceed healthy skin.

        • 10 drops of Mountain Savory essential oil
        • 40 drops of Tea Tree essential oil
        • 10 drops of Cinnamon essential oil
        • 40 drops of Lemon essential oil

        More details and other users: essential oils against warts.

        Shingles

        The essential oil of Niaouli.

        • Reserved for ages 6+. Through the skin, 2 pure drops of Niaouli on the affected area, 6 times a day, until it disappears.

        • For ages 3+. Dilute the essential oil to at least 20% in a vegetable oil before application.

        Fragonia, manuka, cajeput, tea tree

        Reserved for ages 6+. Apply 4 drops of the mixture locally to pimples and the painful area. Repeat the operation 8 times a day until the symptoms disappear.

        • 15 drops of Niaouli essential oil
        • 15 drops of Peppermint essential oil
        • 15 drops of Tea Tree essential oil
        • 15 drops of Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil
        • 120 drops of oily macerate of St. John’s Wort

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        Bibliography

        Work : de la Charie, T. (2019). Treat yourself with essential oils. Why and how does it work? Editions du Rocher.

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        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.