Use Essential Oils to Get Rid of Redness

Truth? Every single person has experienced some sort of acne. Our skin, as amazing as it is, is imperfect. People even experience acne before they have been exposed to hormone changes or the stress everyday life causes our skin; infants can have baby acne! If you experience any level of acne, you may be looking for a way to get rid of it, and all its annoying side effects.

Acne is usually accompanied by redness. Redness from inflammation while your pore isinfected, redness after the acne spot goes away, and even redness caused by products you may be using to get rid of acne!

If you’re using acne products that contain benzoyl peroxide, stop. No really, just stop. Although it’s a common acne treatment, benzoyl peroxide has a number of serious side effects. The long-term use of benzoyl peroxide has been linked to the formation of free radicals. Yeah, those. Your body is exposed to free radicals when you get too much sun without protection, and we all know how bad that is for your skin since it has been linked to skin cancer. To top it off, acne sufferers who use Bbenzoyl peroxide often experience extreme sensitivity and dryness of the skin. And who wants dry, flaky, irritated skin on top of their acne? The goal is to reduce skin redness, not cause more!

Another common ingredient in skincare products are sulfates. These are prevalent in products today because they are easy, cheap, and powerful. Sulfates are harsh cleansers, and often used in face washes, body washes, and shampoos because they are strong enough to eliminate oils. But their strength is also their weakness. When products are too harsh on skin it causes irritation, which is not good for acne.   

Think about some of the items you buy at the grocery store. Have you ever noticed that junk food can be really cheap, while fresh produce quickly runs up a bill? Junk food isn’t good for your body; in fact it can cause all kinds of problems. But fresh produce gives your body the nutrients it needs, without the unhealthy side effects. The same is true for skin care. With cheap acne products, you may think you’re doing some good, but really, the bad ingredients are having just as much effect as the “beneficial” ones. Natural acne products are good for your skin like fresh produce is good for your body. It has all the benefits, without the side effects.

This is what makes essential oils so beneficial to the skin. Different kinds of essential oils have different benefits for skin. Here are some essential oils and natural extracts that are excellent at reducing the redness associated with acne:

Sandalwood oil is an anti-inflammatory, as well as an antibacterial. This means Sandalwood oil helps reduce the red swollen area around the blemish, and speed up the restoration of your skin’s balance.Onion root extract is used to combat scarring from acne. It does this by helping to control inflammation, and regulate collagen production.Lemon Myrtle oil also is an excellent antibacterial. Antibacterials help heal and prevent acne. They get rid of the bacteria on your skin so you won’t even have that annoying red dot to begin with.

If getting rid of your acne is something you’re serious about, use natural products can help you to get to your goal. If you’re ready to say goodbye to acne redness, visit our website to see all of Santalia’s natural skincare products.

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