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sarahjane

I originally posted this question in the soap forum. oops. I have a facial melt and pour soap base and would like to add essential oils to it for my acne prone skin. Any suggestions? I was thinking lavender and rosewood. I am quite new to EO's and was wondering if there was a better blend. Any suggestions would be most helpful! Thanks!

pepperi27 · Moderator Joined: 15 Jan 2007 Posts: 1902 Location: NY

I make one with french green clay and tea tree oil. I also make another with calendula and camomile and white kaolin clay
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sarahjane · Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2007 12:35 pm Post subject:

thank you so much!

pepperi27 · Moderator Joined: 15 Jan 2007 Posts: 1902 Location: NY

no problem
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soapbuddy · Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 11:22 pm Post subject:

Rosewood is better for mature skin. I would go with lavender, chamomile geranium, cedarwood, tea-tree and/or myrrh.

Irena

sarahjane · Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 6:36 am Post subject:

Thank you so much! I love myrrh...
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soapbuddy · Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 5:21 pm Post subject:

You're welcome!

Irena

freshwater pearl · Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2007 1:23 am Post subject:

Tea tree oil is great for healing breakouts.

sunflwrgrl7 · Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 1:22 am Post subject:

I've been told that citrus oils help with acne.
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soapbuddy · Posted: Sun Nov 11, 2007 9:57 pm Post subject:

sunflwrgrl7 · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:09 am Post subject:

Irena you're absolutely right, only use at night (sorry, should have included that in my post I musta been too tired) and always use a face cream with SPF the next day. Actually I think it's anything that might contain large amounts of vitamin C you need to be careful with, but it does have nice skin-clearing properties if used correctly. Smile

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mcleodnaturals · Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 12:37 pm Post subject:

I make an oatmeal tea tree oil soap that is great on my oily breakout prone skin. Even my husband uses it on his sensitive (redhead!) skin, although he whines about the 'flakies' of oatmeal in it! Rolling Eyes

I use 2 1/4tbsp of tea tree oil in a 4 lb batch of soap (and approx 1/4 cup of finely ground oatmeal) and it smells great and works wonderful!

brylle · Newcomer Joined: 13 Nov 2007 Posts: 9

Chamomile and lavender is a good combo!
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brian0523 · Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2007 9:05 am Post subject:

Personally I find Lemon & Lavender to work.

essentialoils · Newcomer Joined: 01 Dec 2009 Posts: 7

There are several oils that specifically address acne concerns. Geranium, rosemary, lavender and cedarwood are great for regulating and balancing oily skin. Bergamot and lemon are good for antibacterial cleansing and spot treatments. Peppermint, tea tree oil and calendula have great antiseptic and healing properties. Acne-prone or oily skin can also benefit from lightweight oils such as jojoba, almond, borage or evening primrose.
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