3 Essential Oils that Work Best for Oily Skin

Essential oils have been used in folk medicine throughout history. Probably the earliest records of using essential oils in therapy dates back to the 13th century Andalucia.

Interest in essential oils has revived in recent decades with the popularity of aromatherapy, a branch of alternative medicine that uses essential oils and other aromatic compounds. With the advancement of medicine and technology, we can now study the chemical composition of essential oils to better understand its benefits.

As counterintuitive as it sounds, some essential oils possess properties that helps you solve your oily skin issues.

Some folks try to combat congested skin by using harsh, stripping products that remove all oils from the skin. This causes the skin to over-compensate for the reduction of oils by producing even more, which in turn worsens the congestion. On the other hand, essential oils are packed with vitamins, amino acids and anti-oxidants to heal, protect and balance the skin and oil production in a natural way.

We asked Najwa Mohammed our soap specialist to share with us her preferred top 3 essential oils that helps balance skin and oil production for oily skins, and here are her favourites:

1- Tea Tree Oil:

One of the best essential oils for oily skin is melaleuca oil, also known as tea tree oil. This is an oil derived from the tea tree, a multi-trunked tree found in Australia. You will see that the oil is especially popular these days, especially in places where massage therapists practice.

The antibacterial properties of tea tree oil makes it ideal in treating skin conditions common for oily skin such as acne, psoriasis and dermatitis.

Tea tree oil is a potent oil that needs to be always diluted with a carrier oil to avoid allergic skin reactions 

2- Rosemary Oil

Rosemary is another antiseptic and antimicrobial essential oil reducing the spread of bacteria. It naturally rejuvenates the skin. Rosemary essential oil is also wonderful for the blood circulation keeping the skin healthy and bright. Using it in a spritzer it makes an excellent natural alternative to commercial toners.

3- Lavender Oil

Lavender essential oil is one of the most popular and versatile essential oils used in aromatherapy. Distilled from the plant Lavandula angustifolia, the oil promotes relaxation and believed to treat anxiety, fungal infections, allergies, depression, insomnia, eczema, nausea, and menstrual cramps.

In essential oil practices, lavender is a multipurpose oil. It is purported to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antidepressant, antiseptic, antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, as well as antispasmodic, analgesic, detoxifying, hypotensive, and sedative effects.

The oil has antiseptic and antimicrobial qualities that are good for oily skin and for reducing the spread of bacteria. It naturally rejuvenates the skin and is an excellent natural alternative to commercial toners