Benefits of Bergamot Oil for Acne

Looking for a more natural skin treatment to get rid of acne and clear your skin? Essential Oils may be what you are after. There are many essential oils that fight acne and have anti-bacterial properties so your skin can stay healthy, clean and acne-free. In particular, Bergamot Oil has been found to prevent acne and have skin benefits. Not only that, the oil is commonly used to boost the liver, spleen and stomach, fight depression, relieve urinary tract infections and fight eczema, oily skin, cold sores and psoriasis.

For acne prone skin, Bergamot Oil is an ideal pimple treatment. It has antibacterial properties that help skin stay clean and fresh. This prevents pores blocking with dirt and bacteria to form pimples. It is also a great spot treatment for pimples and blemishes as its drying properties help reduce the puss-filled pimples we all hate!

 

Bergamot Oil is derived from the Citrus Bergamia tree, in South East Asia. The oil is extracted from the most fragrant part of the tree, accounting for is aromatic nature and citrus fragrance. The revitalizing aroma has the scent of fruity, sweet citrus and lavender oil and is a greenish-yellow colour. The soothing scent is good for the mind, body and soul, relieving stress and releasing a calming feel. This alone can help acne, as stress is not good for your skin or health!

The oil blends particularly well with other oils to create a treatment for your skin. Bergamot oil alone is very potent and can cause irritation on sensitive skin and in the sunlight. It should always be mixed with other essential oils or water to develop a light and gentle consistency for your skin. You should avoid sunlight directly after applying the oil and for sensitive skin, ensure you dilute the oil enough that there is no burning sensation when applied. The more sensitive your skin the more you should dilute the Bergamot Oil, so experiment with it and find a mixture that is right for your skin.

 

Bergamot oil can be found in many skin care creams and lotions. Some products we recommend are Skin B5’s Acne Control Cleanser, Moisturiser and Skin Purifying mask, all of which have Bergamot Oil as a major ingredient (www.skinb5.com). Its calming effect on inflamed skin and ability to heal topical infections makes it the perfect ingredient for skin care products.