Benefits Of Essential Oils For Skin, Expert Weighs In

Style, Beauty

Feb 2023

Essential oils have taken the beauty market by a storm in the last few years. While skin aficionados have already made them a staple in their skincare kit, many others who are unversed about their benefits and types have a lot to learn. So, we thought, let's start with the basics:. What are essential oils, which essential oils work for which skin type, what's the right way to use essential oils, and more.

We spoke to Namita Pandharipande, R&D - Personal Care, Netsurf Communications Pvt. Ltd. and asked her to share an explainer.

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What Are Essential Oils?

In simple terms, essential oils are concentrated plant extracts obtained through extraction techniques like steam distillation. Do you know that thousands of kilos of raw materials are required to make a few drops of essential oil.

Types Of Essential Oils

Essential oils can help you treat a lot of your everyday beauty woes. However, it is crucial to know which essential oil will work best for your skin type and issue. Rose, lavender, tea tree are some popular elixirs. However, there are many others available in the market and each one of them has their own benefits.

<strong>Rose Essential Oil - For Acne

Our expert shared that rose essential oil is antibacterial and can be beneficial for those with acne prone skin. It helps calm the acne flare-ups and also reduces old acne marks and dark spots.

Tea Tree Essential Oil - For Oily, Acne Prone Skin

The antifungal and antibacterial properties of tea tree essential oil keeps the acne causing bacteria and fungus at bay. These properties also help reduce the appearance of dark spots and scars.

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Lavender Essential Oil - For Dry Skin

One of the most popular essential oils, this one is great for dry skin. Lavender's (ways to use lavender leaves) anti-inflammatory properties prevent dry skin. This oil helps balance the moisture in the skin and soothes irritated and burnt skin.

Orange Essential Oil - For Ageing Skin

Packed with vitamins & minerals, beta-carotene, potassium, magnesium and fibre, this essential oil keeps your skin healthy. Since this one is loaded with vitamin C, it is a great antioxidant and helps keep the skin moisturised. Using orange essential oil on ageing skin helps produce collagen in a healthy way, and that can make your skin look younger.

Carrot Seed Essential Oil - For Scarred Skin

The antibacterial and antioxidant properties of the oil help rejuvenate your skin. If you have scars, use this essential oil to reduce their appearance. Using carrot seed essential oil can also help delay skin ageing.

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Ylang Ylang Essential Oil - For Pigmented Skin

This essential oil works great for pigmented skin. It keeps sebum production in check which makes it work for oily skin too. Overall, using this essential oil helps soften, moisturise your skin and also treats issues like skin pigmentation.

How To Use Essential Oils?

Our expert shared that essential oils should always be diluted and never used as is on the skin or they can lead to skin irritation and sensitivity. To use an essential oil, mix a few drops with a carrier oil like sweet almond or jojoba oil. Mix well and then apply on your skin. However, the expert suggested buying an essential oil in the purest form.