ESSENTIAL OILS FOR YOUR SKIN TYPE
| For normal & general skin care: |
| geranium | lavender | lemon |
| ylang-ylang | chamomile | jasmine |
| sandalwood | rose |
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| For oily skin: |
| geranium | lemon | basil |
| ylang-ylang | witch hazel | frankincense |
| grapefruit | peppermint |
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| For dry skin: |
| rosemary | carrot seed | jasmine |
| sandalwood | rose | olive |
| chamomile |
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| For rough, distressed skin: |
| jojoba | aloe | almond |
| comfrey root |
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| For sensitive skin: |
| chamomile | rose | neroli |
| lavender |
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| For wrinkled skin: |
| palmarosa | carrot seed | myrrh |
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| For blemished skin: |
| tea tree | juniper | bergamot |
| lavender |
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Notes of caution:
- If you have high blood pressure or epilepsy, AVOID rosemary.
- If you have sensitive skin, AVOID lemon, peppermint & eucalyptus.
- If you are pregnant, AVOID juniper, rosemary, peppermint, basil, Atlas cedar, clary sage & marjoram.
- If you plan to be in the sun, AVOID orange, lemon & bergamot; they can cause skin sensitivity.
source: ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE - January 2002
The information in this article comes from many sources, observations and years of accumulated information. This material is intended as an information guide only; I am not prescribing any of the substances, Any remedies, approaches and techniques described within are meant to supplement, and they are not a substitute for professional medical care or treatment. They should not be used to treat a serious
ailment without prior consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.
