Having very oily acne prone skin, I was always terrified of the ide off added more oils to my skin, thinking it would cause me to break out like mad. This was until I began working a lot with skincare, and learnt the ins and outs of how it all actually works. If the thought of putting oil on your face scares you, take a deep breath! Putting a thin layer of coconut and lavender oil on your skin won’t make it oilier — there are beneficial oils that may actually help to soothe and control your skin’s sebum production…and these are my favourites. I buy my oils from a brand called Arbonne, who I live because all of there products are vegan and feel like they have an added luxury to them. You can shop my exclusive discount with them via the links below :

Tea Tree Oil

I love tea tree oil, and it’s something that I use everyday in my skincare routine. One of the most common uses for tea tree oil today is in skin care products, as it’s considered one of the most effective home remedies for acne. You can make a homemade gentle tea tree oil acne face mask  by mixing five drops of pure tea tree essential oil with two teaspoons of raw honey. Simply rub on your face, leave on for one minute, then rinse off. Topically, You should always dilute tea tree oil with a carrier oil like coconut oil in a 1:1 ratio before applying it directly to skin. Similarly to tea tree, coconut oil also has its own long list of benefits for skin and immunity, so these two together make an even better combination. You can use this combo as a night time moisturiser. In my case, I blend Tea tree with Coconut oil, Jojoba oil, Hemp seed oil and Rose Oil for a great, acne friendly over night moisturiser.

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Add a couple of drops to:

• Masks, scrubs, body washes, or other rinse-off skin care products to add natural fragrance.

• Facial cleansers and toners to support fresher and cleaner feeling skin.

• Massage oils or lotions to add a fresh scent.

• Shampoos and conditioners to refresh scalp and promote healthier-looking hair.

Peppermint Oil

This is what I love about peppermint oil: You can literally use it everywhere!Ive found that peppermint works amazing at diminishing the redness and swelling of sensitive spots. Try using equal parts vitamin E and jojoba oil , and add a few drops of peppermint oil, or substitute tea tree oil for peppermint oil in my previous mix. This is a great substitute for anyone that has a low tolerance to tea tree oil. Apply your treatment directly onto your blemish before bed until you see that sucker vanish! The additional benefit to using peppermint oil over tea tree is most definitely the scent but also I find it less drying when I want to treat an entire section of my face that’s prone to breakouts.

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Apply 1–2 drops to:

• Bowl of hot water to breathe in deeply and inspire a sense of peace.

• Massage oils, lotions, gels, body washes and shampoos to add an invigorating and energizing scent.

• Bottoms of tired feet to soothe.

• Shower for creating a spa-like relaxation experience.

• Lip balms and body lotions to create a cooling sensation.

• Massage onto head, scalp or a drop to temples to help clear the mind

 

Lavender Oil

One of the wonderful benefits of lavender essential oil is its antibacterial activity. Because lavender oil can penetrate pores to kill bacteria, it may go far in preventing and healing breakouts. You can apply lavender oil diluted in coconut oil to your skin after you wash your face just like peppermint and tea tree oil. Like Peppermint, it’s no where near as drying as Tea Tree Oil. This will not only moisturize, but also help to reduce breakouts.

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Add a couple of drops to:

• Bottoms of feet to enhance feelings of relaxation.

• Massage oils or lotions for a relaxing scent.

• Shampoos and body washes to promote radiant-looking hair and skin.

• Bath with Epsom salts, creating a spa-like relaxation experience.

• Pulse points for a relaxing scent.

• Dryer sheet to freshen laundry.

• Water in a spray bottle to refresh linens, pillows and mattresses.

 

Lemon Oil

emon essential oil has astringent properties that reduce excess sebum on the skin by shrinking large pores! This means that Lemon essential oil is one of the most powerful anti-acne essential oils. It contains powerful ingredients like antioxidants, vitamin C, citric acid, etc, which fight off acne causing germs and boost collagen production, thereby reducing scarrings. If you want to try lemon in your moisturising routine, make sure that you dilute it with another oil as like tea tree it can be quite strong!

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Add a couple of drops to:

• Masks, scrubs, body washes, or other rinse-off skin care products to add natural fragrance.

• Facial cleansers and toners to support brighter, cleaner-looking skin.

• Massage oils or lotions to add a fresh scent.

• Shampoos and conditioners to refresh scalp and promote healthier-looking hair.

• Home surfaces or dishwasher rinse cycles to add a clean, fresh, natural scent.

• Remove sticky adhesives from surfaces.

• Inside of shoes for a fresher scent.

• Help clean stainless steel appliances.

Other oils from Arbonne

Focus Blend Oil

This baby is my Yoga Oil and totally helps me get in the one with its mindful blend ofoils like basil, rosemary and frankincense. It does what it says on the label andpromotes a sense of focus for mind and body. Dilute oil, using 1–2 drops for every 4 oz of liquid and add to a diffuser.Harmony Blend Oil

 

A sparkling blend of oils that promote a relaxing ambience to inspire an overall sense of well-being. Contains essential oil blend of orange, lavender, rosemary, eucalyptus, juniper berry, tangerine, grapefruit and ginger. This is great one is my fav to create my chill zone, like when I’ve just had a bath before bed or want to relax.

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Add a couple of drops to:

• Bowl of hot water to breathe in deeply and inspire a sense of peace.

• Massage oils, lotions and body washes to add a fresh scent.

• Bath water to create a relaxing, spa-like experience.

 

Rescue and Renew Detox Oil

When I’m having one of those days where I love to take a bit more time with after-shower care, this is my go to. The Rescue & Renew Detox oil contains some gear the essential oils for moisturising – Vitamin E, grape seed, sesame and argan oil, and literally smells AMAZING! My must have for firming, moisturising and conditioning.