Our Guide to Essential Oils

Note: These are only some suggestions – there are many more oils for skin care preparations. Most of the oils have psychological and emotional uses as well.

Use small amounts of oils, unless otherwise stated – these are very powerful botanicals (see book Facelift at Your Fingertips for more details).

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ESSENTIAL OIL	SKIN TYPE	PRINCIPLE SKIN CARE USES	NOTES, COMBINES WELL WITH…
Artemisia (Artemisia arborescens)	Inflamed skin conditions	Principle Skin Care Uses
Atlas Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica)	Mature, damaged, dermatitis, acne, oily skin hair loss cellulite	Reduces spider veins, scars, stimulates lymphatic system. Use carefully and sparingly.
Basil (Ocimum basilicum)	Oily skin, insect repellant	Mosquito and wasp bites, hair growth, eczema, acne, shingles and herpes.	Chamomile, lavender Carriers: all, esp. calendula (damaged)
Bay Laurel (Laurus nobilis)	Pain, sprains, muscle contractions, arthritis, rheumatism	Powerful analgesic properties, antineuralgic, immuno-stimulant.
Bitter Orange (Citrus aurantium)	Dull, dry, oily congested, acne, wrinkles	Strengthens and softens skin, stimulates nerve endings, aids in hydration, calms oil gland functions, increases hydro lipid layer, supports regeneration, aids cellulite and stretch marks.	Excellent for skin
Chamomile, Roman (Chamamelum nobile)	All skin types - great for blonde hair, hyper sensitive skin	Calming, anti-inflammatory - better for children; esp. good for Burns, dermatitis, eczema, antibacterial, calming, diaper rash, eases puffiness, strengthens and tightens tissue, best for dry, itchy and hypertensive skin. Emollient, cicatrizant, analgesic.	Lavender, rosewood, tea tree
Chamomile, German (Matricaria recutita)	Same, esp. eczema	More chamazulene (for above effects) so only a little is needed; most anti-inflammatory for skin, analgesic, anti-allergenic.	same
Cistus/Labdanum (Cistus ladanifer) "Leaves of rock rose"	Mature, wrinkles, inflamed, irritated, acne	Aids wound healing regenerating for slow healing.	*great in small amounts
Clary sage (Salvia sclarea)	Aging and oily	Acne, inflamed skin, wrinkles, anti-depressant, fluid and hormone regulating, hypo-tensive, migraines, cellular regenerator *Do not use if history of breast cancer	Cedarwood, cypress, geranium, lavender, mandarin, neroli, sandalwood. Carriers: apricot, hazelnut, hypericum wheatgerm
Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)	Oily, flushed, cellulite, water retention, varicose veins, excessive perspiration, overly hydrated skin, acne	Anti-bacterial and astringent, reduces spider veins, anti-spasmodic, reduces menopausal tension	Chamomile, clary sage, lavender, tea tree. Cellulite: grapefruit, fennel juniper berry. Carriers: borage, calendula, hazelnut, hypericum, jojoba, macadamia

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*Note: Lavandin is crossed with Spike Lavender – which ends up having similar (but less pronounced) effects, and is more stimulating. Spike Lavender also helps abscesses come to a head.

Anticoagulant: prevents clot formations
Antineuralgic: relieves and reduces nerve pain
Antiphlogistic: reduces inflammation or fever
Antiseptic: discourages growth of microorganisms
Cicatrizant: an agent that aids in wound healing and formation of scar tissue
Granulation: The part of the healing process in which rough, pink tissue containing new connective tissue and capillaries forms around the edges of the wound.
Keratinization: the process by which the epidermis forms its outer layer
Neurotonic: strengthens and supports the nervous system
Phlebotonic: treats red veins (couperose) – strengthens veins

References:

Facelift at Your Fingertips

Northern Star College of Mystical Studies – class notes 2005-08

HEAL reference manual from Essential Botanicals

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