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How to Make Acne Spot Treatment with Essential Oils

Posted by Kelly Cleansers, Essential Oils, Face, Natural Beauty 14 comments
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SaveThere is an alternative to treating acne with harsh chemicals that may do more long term damage than good. I’ve made an essential oils blend, and acne spot treatment blend, using essential oils to give you a healthy alternative to harsh treatments.

Most of us understand just how much a healthy lifestyle impacts our skin. If you do not eat healthy food, get good sleep, and maintain good hygiene, then you’re going to struggle keeping your skin healthy. Eating real food, drinking enough water, getting enough sleep, and keeping your stress low will help a great deal.

Acne Spot Treatment with Essential Oils by Simple Life Mom. Oils to cleanse, heal, and reduce inflammation.

Even those of us who are no longer in our teenage years will have hormone fluctuations, stress, or other factors that cause minor breakouts. Whichever stage you are in, an acne face wash and spot treatment can really help.

You can get an All Natural Acne Face Wash Soap and this acne spot treatment in my shop.

Acne Spot Treatment using Essential Oils

There were specific things I was looking for in putting this recipe together.  I wanted to find oils that did the following:

  1. kill bacteria
  2. reduce scarring
  3. calm irritation and soothe redness
  4. speed healing
  5. balance skin oil production

While there have been numerous studies to show that these oils are very powerful and effective, because the FDA has not done its own study, I and others using these oils are not making any claims. Instead, I encourage you to do your own research and learn about the benefits of the following oils (and what you should and should not use if you are pregnant or have young children).

The Oils

Every oil that you choose to use will have different components. Some are more antimicrobial, some are more anti-inflammatory. This is because they are made up of different elements. These elements may be flavinoids, vitamins, or other properties.

I chose these specific oils because they help nourish the skin and speed healing when it comes to issues like bacteria, inflammation, clogging, and open pores.

Here are a few of their properties:

  • Jojoba as carrier oil makes sure these powerful oils are diluted properly, while dissolving the excess oil on your skin (without drying out your skin). Jojoba really is a fabulous oil for your skin.
  • Tea Tree – Analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, immune stimulant
  • Roman chamomile – Analgesic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antineuralgic, antiphlogistic, antiseptic
  • Lemongrass – Analgesic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antiparasitic, antiseptic, antiviral, astringent, bactericidal
  • Rosemary – Analgesic, antifungal, antibacterial, antioxidant, antiseptic, astringent,
  • Frankincense – Analgesic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiseptic, astringent
  • Paey – Antimicrobial, antiseptic, astringent, depurative
Acne Spot Treatment with Essential Oils by Simple Life Mom. Oils to cleanse, heal, and reduce inflammation.

 Acne Spot Treatment Using Essential Oils

Acne Spot Treatment with Essential Oils by Simple Life Mom. Oils to cleanse, heal, and reduce inflammation.
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Acne Spot Treatment Using Essential Oils

Prep Time5 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Keyword: acne, essential oil blend, spot treatment
Servings: 15 ml
Author: Kelly – Simple Life Mom

Equipment

  • 1 dropper bottle

Ingredients

  • 8 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
  • 5 drops Roman chamomile Essential Oil
  • 2 drops Lemongrass Essential Oil
  • 5 drops Rosemary Essential Oil
  • 5 drops Frankincense Essential Oil
  • 5 drops Parsley Essential Oil
  • 15 ml Jojoba Oil

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a 15ml (.5 oz) dark glass bottle.
    15 ml Jojoba Oil, 8 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil, 5 drops Roman chamomile Essential Oil, 2 drops Lemongrass Essential Oil, 5 drops Rosemary Essential Oil, 5 drops Frankincense Essential Oil, 5 drops Parsley Essential Oil
  • Apply a small amount on acne spots after cleansing. Use once daily, as needed.

Of course, if you don’t have all of these oils you can definitely buy this blend in my shop: Acne Spot Treatment

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About Kelly

Kelly is the author of number one best seller The Natural Soap Making Book for Beginners and Easy Soap Making. She's also written multiple ebooks on herbal remedies and natural bath and body DIYs. Her journey toward better health has inspired her to make things in and around the home from scratch, start a homestead, and become more resourceful when it comes to health and home. She shares her recipes and DIYs here on Simple Life Mom and has a shop where she sells products for those who would rather buy than make (SimpleLifeMom.com/shop).

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  • Julie @ Logger's Wife
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    March 5, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    Perfect timing! I’ve been washing my face in the mornings with coconut oil with 2 drops of tea tree oil. I’m 28. Too old to have this much acne. It’s working pretty well so far (only on day 3) but I was searching for a spot treatment too. 🙂

    (visiting from the Thrifty Thursday link-up)

    • Kelly
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      Author
      March 5, 2015 at 9:26 AM

      Thanks for stopping by Julie! Hope the recipe helps.

  • Heather
    · Reply

    March 11, 2015 at 4:01 PM

    Awesome recipe. So many people just use the usual tea tree or lavender. I love seeing the other oils in there for added benefits. Definitely more out of the box then most other spot treatments I have seen.

    • Kelly
      · Reply

      Author
      March 12, 2015 at 6:42 AM

      Thank you Heather. I do a lot of research and testing before finalizing any blend or recipe, so it’s nice to see that appreciated. 🙂

  • Raia
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    March 13, 2015 at 11:03 AM

    Tea tree and apple cider vinegar are my go-tos. 🙂 Thanks for sharing this at Savoring Saturdays, Kelly!

  • Simantini
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    August 25, 2015 at 4:30 AM

    I have acne scars(pits) and they are old. Can I use this recipe for removing them?

    • Kelly
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      Author
      August 25, 2015 at 8:59 AM

      This is more for current acne. It is designed to balance, cleanse, and soothe skin. I have a scar recipe: https://simplelifemom.com/2014/03/12/essential-oils-for-scars/
      But you can also try using my Age Spot Treatment serum: https://www.etsy.com/shop/simplelifemom
      It is cheaper than buying helichrysum and the red thyme and frankincense is very healing on scars.

  • Durdane
    · Reply

    November 12, 2015 at 6:30 AM

    Hi!! You recipe is missing one ingredient: black cumin seed oil!! seriously try it, i’ve never been more happy since i’ve discovered it 🙂

    • Kelly
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      November 12, 2015 at 11:53 AM

      I do use black cumin seed oil in my immune boosting blend. It’s a great oil.

  • Jenny
    · Reply

    March 31, 2017 at 8:31 AM

    Hi Kelly,
    I use Argan oil (not an essential oil, it’s a carrier oil) as my go-to moisturizer and acne spot treatment. But you have a fantastic recipe. I will add a few of these essential oils to the Argan oil for added benefits. Thanks for sharing!

  • Wendy @ Power Your Skin
    · Reply

    September 18, 2017 at 9:26 PM

    Hi,

    I always use jojoba and frankincense oil to treat my acne. To make a more amazing skincare recipes, I use these essential oils when making DIY face masks.

  • Alicia
    · Reply

    March 11, 2019 at 4:09 PM

    5 stars
    In your store, the acne spot treatment lists avocado as the carrier oil. Which is preferable for a teenage boy – avocado or jojoba? I’m a big fan of your recipes and products!!!

    • Kelly
      · Reply

      Author
      March 16, 2019 at 4:48 PM

      Either one works really well. You just want to use one that is non-comedogenic. For example, some oils like sweet almond or apricot kernel are wonderful for the skin, but can cause clogged pores in a small percentage of people. Avocado and jojoba are known for not causing clogged pores, making either one a great carrier oil and good for cleansing pores.

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