Oil That Will Make Your Skin Glow

Every person is made different, and because of this, we have many people with different skin types among us. Although these oils have some proven benefits, we advise you to look around and try a few different oils that appeal to you before deciding on the one that gives your skin the biggest boost.

Jasmine Oil

The calm and soothing smell of night blooming jasmine is why it is so popular, but its benefits as a skin care product make it equally popular. It contains antiseptic properties, and is used when people suffer from eczema or other such skin diseases. It hydrates the skin and reduces dryness.  

Lemon Peel Oil

Lemon oil has more of a rejuvenating effect on skin, and works on dull skin giving old and dry skin more of a glow. It too has antiseptic properties that reduce acne, and other skin problems.

Lavender Oil

This oils helps calm irritated skin (for instance sun-burnt patches), and works effectively on almost all skin types. It reduces redness in skin, and has antibacterial properties, and is sometimes even used to treat burns as well.

Geranium Oil

This oil is extracted from the leaves and bark of the Geranium plant, and it’s been a common skin care oil since the time of the Egyptians. It has anti-inflammatory properties, and is also used to treat a variety of skin ailments including acne and rashes. Using this oil on a long-term basis is also said to reduce the effects of aging by gently nourishing your skin.

Sandalwood Oil

Through the ages sandalwood has been considered almost divine by generations of Hindu devotees who use this bark and its by products in many religious ceremonies. Sandalwood cleans skin, and sooths it. It can be used on various insect bites, and reduces skin irritation. It reduces scars and spots by slowly healing the affected skin.

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Tea Tree Oil

In addition to being a good remedy to acne (as it helps regulate the natural oils), tea tree oil works great on dry and damaged skin. It also can be applied on sores, boils and lumps to reduce pain, and aid in the healing process. Tea tree oil is the go-to essential oil for various skin disorders like dermatitis and other fungal infections.

Chamomile Oil

The oil extracted from this little flower is also very beneficial for your skin. It sooths irritated or sensitive skin, reduces swelling and helps reduce acne and other unwanted skin issues.

These are just a few of the many essential oils on the market, but they are the most commonly sought after oils because of their advanced benefits to skin. We live in a generation obsessed with looking younger and healthier, so let's not turn to artificial products, but search for our solutions in the answers nature has already provided us.