Top Essential Oils to Support Your Skin: Natural Solutions for a Glowing Complexion

When it comes to skincare, natural ingredients are often the best option for maintaining a healthy, glowing complexion. Essential oils have been used for centuries for their therapeutic benefits, and many of them can support your skin in a variety of ways—from reducing acne to promoting a youthful, radiant appearance. In this blog post, we'll explore some of the top essential oils for your skin and how you can easily incorporate them into your daily routine.

1. Lavender Essential Oil

Why It’s Great for Your Skin: Lavender essential oil is known for its soothing and calming properties. It's fantastic for sensitive skin, offering gentle support for a variety of skin concerns, such as irritation, redness, and minor burns. Lavender also has antimicrobial properties, making it ideal for helping to combat acne.

How to Use:

• Add a few drops to a diffuser to promote relaxation while cleansing your skin.

• Mix with a carrier oil like jojoba or coconut oil and massage gently into your skin before bed to encourage healing and a more even skin tone.

How to Get It:You can grab Lavender essential oil by visiting my dōTERRA shop here. Or if you’d like a personalised guide, book your free Essential Oil Consultation with me here.

2. Tea Tree Essential Oil

Why It’s Great for Your Skin: Tea tree oil is well-known for its antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties. This makes it one of the best oils for acne-prone skin, as it helps fight off bacteria that can cause breakouts while reducing inflammation and redness.

How to Use:

• Spot treatment: Dilute with a carrier oil and apply directly to blemishes to help reduce their size and severity.

• Facial steam: Add a few drops to hot water and inhale the steam to help clear pores and prevent future breakouts.

How to Get It:Tea Tree oil is available through my essential oil shop. For more personalised advice, book a free Essential Oil Consultation today here.

3. Frankincense Essential Oil

Why It’s Great for Your Skin: Frankincense is a powerful anti-aging oil, known for its ability to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. It also promotes cellular regeneration, making it great for skin rejuvenation. Its grounding and anti-inflammatory properties help calm irritated skin and improve skin tone.

How to Use:

• Anti-aging serum: Mix a few drops of frankincense with a carrier oil (like rosehip or argan oil) and massage into the skin.

• Add to moisturizer: Boost the skin-loving properties of your daily cream by adding a drop of frankincense oil.

How to Get It:Purchase Frankincense oil through my dōTERRA shop, or get expert guidance during your free Essential Oil Consultation here.

4. Geranium Essential Oil

Why It’s Great for Your Skin: Geranium essential oil has wonderful balancing properties, making it ideal for all skin types—whether you're dealing with dry, oily, or combination skin. It’s especially helpful for balancing sebum production, promoting clear skin, and improving circulation, which can help your skin look radiant and healthy.

How to Use:

• Toner: Add a few drops to water and use a cotton pad to apply as a natural toner after cleansing.

• Facial oil blend: Mix with other oils like lavender and rose to create a nourishing facial oil.

How to Get It:You can purchase Geranium essential oil through my dōTERRA shop. Or take the next step and schedule your free Essential Oil Consultation here.

5. Rose Essential Oil

Why It’s Great for Your Skin: Rose essential oil is considered one of the most luxurious oils in skincare. It’s particularly effective for dry, aging, or sensitive skin. Rose oil helps improve skin elasticity, promotes cell regeneration, and gives your skin a youthful glow.

How to Use:

• Moisturizer booster: Add a drop or two to your favorite face cream or moisturizer for a deep hydration boost.

• Anti-aging serum: Create a DIY serum by mixing rose oil with jojoba oil for smoother, plumper skin.

How to Get It:Purchase Rose essential oil through my dōTERRA shop, or book a free Essential Oil Consultation with me here.

6. Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

Why It’s Great for Your Skin: Ylang Ylang is a beautifully fragrant essential oil that helps promote balanced, glowing skin. It’s particularly helpful for those with oily or acne-prone skin as it regulates oil production. Ylang Ylang also has powerful anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that can aid in soothing irritation and preventing breakouts.

How to Use:

• Facial mask: Add a few drops to your favorite clay mask or DIY face mask for balanced skin.

• Hydrating facial mist: Mix with water and spray your face for an instant refreshing and balancing effect.

How to Get It:You can purchase Ylang Ylang essential oil through my dōTERRA shop, or book a free Essential Oil Consultation here.

How to Get These Essential Oils Into Your Home and Onto Your Skin

Getting started with essential oils is easy. You can either visit my dōTERRA shop to explore a wide range of products, or book a free Essential Oil Consultation with me here. During your consultation, I'll guide you through the best oils for your skin type, and how to use them for maximum benefits.

With these simple and effective oils, you can enhance your skincare routine, naturally supporting your skin’s health and appearance. Whether you're dealing with dryness, acne, aging, or just want a glowing complexion, essential oils can help!

Disclaimer:While essential oils offer many benefits, it’s always important to dilute them properly and do a patch test to ensure no allergic reactions. For personalised advice, please schedule your free consultation!