Basic Essential Oil Recipe for Acne
To treat whiteheads, pustules, and papules, combine 7 drops of Melaleuca (tea tree) essential, 3 drops of frankincense essential oil and 3 drops of grapefruit essential oil with 15 drops of jojoba or almond carrier oil.
Apply the mixture to each blemish using a cotton-tipped swab. If a pimple isn’t sore, gently massage in the blended oil. This can be repeated up to 2 times a day.
For blackheads, combine equal parts tea tree, sandalwood and carrier oil. Apply to affected area every morning.
Essential Oil Face Wash Recipe
Using an essential oil face wash every day is a great way to prevent and treat occasional acne outbreaks. For a homemade essential oil face wash, add 15 drops of tea tree essential oil, 10 drops of geranium essential oil and 10 drops of lavender essential oil to 1 cup of warm water.
Soak a clean cloth in the diluted oils. Wring the cloth and press against your forehead, cheeks, nose, and chin for 10-20 seconds at a time. Be careful to not put the cloth over or near your eyes. You can also re-dampen the cloth and run it along the outer contour of the nose and under the jawline.