{"id":27859,"date":"2015-12-15T09:21:04","date_gmt":"2015-12-15T09:21:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theindianspot.com\/?p=27859"},"modified":"2016-04-17T04:56:58","modified_gmt":"2016-04-17T04:56:58","slug":"essential-oils-to-get-rid-of-blackheads-naturally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theindianspot.com\/essential-oils-to-get-rid-of-blackheads-naturally\/","title":{"rendered":"ESSENTIAL OILS TO GET RID OF BLACKHEADS NATURALLY"},"content":{"rendered":"

Common and annoying, blackheads occur when your pores become clogged with excess sebum (an oil created by the sebaceous glands that keeps skin supple) and dead skin cells. Scrubbing your face obsessively is not a good way to get rid of your blackheads, and is only going to make it worse as you\u2019ll just end up drying out your skin, which will cause more oil to be created to make up for everything you stripped away, and then it\u2019s a vicious cycle!<\/p>\n

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Essential oils not only have astringent properties but they also help balance sebum production over time and reduces blackheads to a considerable extent! Here is a list of the top essential oils for blackheads:<\/p>\n

CITRUS ESSENTIAL OILS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Citrus essential oils, such as Bergamot\u00a0and\u00a0Lemon can be used for their\u00a0astringent properties, but caution is in order, because most citrus oils are photo-sensitizing. If you must use a citrus oil, and you don\u2019t want to trade in your blackheads for strange\u00a0marks, perhaps\u00a0the bergaptene-free Bergamot essential oil is a good choice.\u00a0The substance causing the sensitizing has been synthetically removed from this oil.<\/p>\n

LEMONGRASS ESSENTIAL OIL<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lemongrass is an overall tonic and very good for many kinds of infections. Lemongrass essential oil is a powerful antiseptic and anti-fungal.\u00a0Especially the antiseptic properties may do good to\u00a0oily skin with acne and works great for blackheads.<\/p>\n

Here is an easy way to use this oil for blackheads: Try adding 20 to 25 drops lemongrass or lemongrass plus additional blackhead-fighting essential herbs, for every ounce of your favourite skin cream or to a homemade carrier oil blend.<\/p>\n

TEA TREE OIL<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tea tree oil is an antiseptic that stops infections and does a great job in preventing blackheads.<\/p>\n

Here is an easy way to use tea tree oil for blackheads: You could add 2-3 drops of this oil in 1 teaspoon baking soda and use it as a scrub for your blackhead prone area. Not more than that. However, be careful and try not to let it get into your eyes.<\/p>\n

LAVENDER OIL<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lavender oil has skin cleansing properties that keep it free from dirt and hence prevents clogging pores.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how to use this oil for blackheads: Either dab directly onto the affected area, or apply 1 to 4 drops to a tsp. of sweet almond or olive oil and gently rub the oil on the parts of your face or torso afflicted with blackheads.<\/p>\n

EUCALYPTUS OIL<\/strong><\/p>\n

Like tea tree oil, eucalyptus essential oil makes a strong enemy against bacteria, including the kind that lead to blackheads. This oil keeps skin from excess sebum and prevents blackheads.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how to use this oil for blackheads: Add eucalyptus essential oil to your preferred cleansing or moisturizing cream. You could also make a blend of facial scrub containing oatmeal, white clay, raw almonds and equal parts lavender and eucalyptus essential oils.<\/p>\n

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