Using Essential Oils on Acne: Tea Tree Oil
and Emu Oil
by James
Hunt
zone3
Essential oils is the name given to more than 90 pure extracts from
various plants. Despite the nomer ‘oil,’ essential oils are not, in fact
petroleum products. They can be rubbed on the skin or used in
aromatherapy. High quality essential oils are completely derived naturally
and won’t clog pores. Because of their cleanliness, many essential oils
can be used to help diminish acne.
Two of these oils are tea tree oil and emu oil. Emu oil, however, is
not technically an essential oil, as it is derived from an animal. The emu
is a mainly flightless bird originating mainly in Australia. The
indigenous people of Australia, the Aborigines, use emu oil for its
healing and restorative effects, particularly with regard to joint pain.
Today, however, emu oil is used for a variety of purposes, one of those is
to lessen the problem of acne.
Because emu oil is non-greasy and won’t clog pores, it makes a good
skin moisturizer and softener. Lotion, no matter how ‘clean’ it is can
still clog pores. Emu oil does the same job, but without the gunk that can
cause acne.
Tea tree oil is another good choice for use on acne. This essential oil
helps heal scars and won’t clog pores. Like other essential oils, tea tree
oil can also be used for aromatherapy, soothing, even as it reduces acne.
Common tea tree oil and New Zealand tea tree oil are the two common forms.
The sent is balsamic and woody. The New Zealand variety has a warmer,
earthier aroma.
Essential oils can be combined, and emu oil is an excellent carrier of
essential oils, including tea tree oil. A combination of emu and tea tree
oils can give softer, moisturized skin with a pleasant smell—all while
reducing acne.
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