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Hormonal/Cystic Acne Treatment with Essential Oil

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My whole life I have struggled with hormone-induced cystic acne. Over the years I have tried every spot treatment on the market, each one worked great for the occasional breakout…

My whole life I have struggled with hormone-induced cystic acne. Over the years I have tried every spot treatment on the market, each one worked great for the occasional breakout but when it came to cystic acne – it just never made an impact. As I did more and more research and talked to my oily friends the essential oil Geranium kept coming up. That is when I started using this spot treatment, and I haven’t had a major break out since!

 

Last month I did a product feature on Geranium Essential Oil (read it here). In that post, we learned that not only does Geranium prevent acne it also works to balance hormones. For me, those two go hand in hand. One “acne” search on Pinterest and you will find a dozen posts on Apple Cider Vinegar and its profound effect on skin and acne. So I decided to give it a try!

This recipe could easily be made in a dropper bottle or even a spray bottle and applied with a cotton pad but for me, a roller ball gave me a quick and easy vehicle for spot treatment. 

First, add the 30 drops of Geranium Essential Oil followed by topping off the container with organic ACV. That’s it! Super easy and effective!

I use the roller ball on my trouble areas as my monthly cycle approaches. By doing this ahead of time I have prevented all major cystic breakouts!

🚨 I will warn you – this mixture does not create my favorite aroma. Not my favorite…at…all. 😝 But at this point (nearing 30) I’ll suffer through any funky smell to avoid a chin full of zits. 🤷🏻

 

Give it a try and let me know what you think!

Be sure to read more about Geranium and PIN this post!

xo,

C

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Lime Essential Oil

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Lime Aroma: Clean and refreshing citrus scent and flavor – stimulating and refreshing. Smells exactly like freshly cut limes. How To Use:   Diffuse, directly inhale or dilute with V-6…

Lime

Aroma:

Clean and refreshing citrus scent and flavor – stimulating and refreshing. Smells exactly like freshly cut limes.

How To Use:

 

Diffuse, directly inhale or dilute with V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex to apply topically.

 

Lime oil can cause photosensitivity. As a precaution do not use on skin that will be exposed to the sun.

 

Lime Vitality Can be added to food and drinks for added citrus flavor. 

Common Uses:

  • Energizing
  • Reducing appetite
  • Use to disinfect surfaces
  • Antibacterial Properties
  • Antiviral Properties
  • Deodorizing
  • Aides with Oil Balance in Hair 
  • Strengthen Fingernails
  • Beneficial for Normal – Oily Skin *Use caution before sun exposure

Interesting Facts:

  • Limes were used in the English Royal Navy to combat Scurvy – thus the English sailors gained the nickname, “Limeys”. 
  • Christopher Columbus took citrus seeds, probably including limes, to the West Indies on his second voyage in 1493, and the trees soon became widely distributed in the West Indies, Mexico and Florida.
  • Limes are a hybrid citrus fruit.
  • The English word “lime” was derived, via Spanish then French, from the Arabic word līma.
  • Limes are rich in vitamin C, vitaminB6, vitamin A, vitamin E, folate, niacin thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic aced, copper, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, phosphorus and protein.

Recipes

Motivation Roller Ball Recipe

  • 5 drops Orange essential oil
  • 5 drops Frankincense essential oil
  • 5 drops Lime essential oil
  • 5 drops Black Pepper essential oil

Fill the rest up with carrier oil and use on wrists.

Thyme to Uplift Diffuser Blend Recipe

  • 3 drops Lime essential oil
  • 2 drops Eucalyptus essential oil
  • 1 drops Thyme Berry essential oil

Guacamole

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Citronella Essential Oil

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Citronella Aroma: Fresh and uplifting – grassy/lemony scent. How To Use:   Diffuse, directly inhale or dilute with V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex to apply topically (can be applied neet as…

Citronella

Aroma:

Fresh and uplifting – grassy/lemony scent.

How To Use:

 

Diffuse, directly inhale or dilute with V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex to apply topically (can be applied neet as well).

Uses

  • Repels Insects
  • Aides with Headache Relief
  • Reduces Joint and Muscle Pain
  • Aides in Digestion
  • Relieves Digestive Discomfort
  • Antiseptic Properties
  • Can Induce Feelings of Happiness and Hope
  • Sleep Aide
  • Anti fungal Properties
  • Deodorizer
  • Increase Blood Flow and Circulation
  • Anti Inflammatory Effect

Interesting Facts:

  • Oil of citronella repels target pests rather than killing them. It works by masking scents that are attractive to insects. Thus, insects find it difficult to locate their target to feed. 
  • Citronella can be effective in calming barking dogs.
  • Oil of citronella is practically non-toxic to birds. Oil of citronella repels insects rather than killing them. Therefore, bees and other pollinators are not likely to be harmed. 
  • Citronella is a grass that mainly grows in some Asian countries and some islands of the South Pacific.

Recipes

Bug Be Gone Diffuser Blend Recipe

  • 8 drops Citronella essential oil
  • 5 drops Lemongrass essential oil
  • 5 drops Tea Tree
  • 5 drops Peppermint

Beach House Roller Recipe

  • 5 drops of Lime oil
  • 2 drop of Citronella essential oil
  • 5 drops of Ylang Ylang essential oil
  • 3 drops of Bergamot essential oil

Top off with fractionated coconut oil and enjoy!

Citronella Essential Oil Candle

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Geranium Essential Oil

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Geranium Aroma: Sweet and floral. Has undertones of rose and mint.  How To Use:   Diffuse, directly inhale or dilute with V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex to apply topically (can be…

Geranium

Aroma:

Sweet and floral. Has undertones of rose and mint. 

How To Use:

 

Diffuse, directly inhale or dilute with V-6 Vegetable Oil Complex to apply topically (can be applied neet as well).

🚨 Do not use during pregnancy – Geranium can lower your blood sugar levels, use with caution.

Uses

  • Prevents Acne
  • Balances Hormones 
  • Supports Anti-Aging
  • Improves Skin
  • Reduces Cellulite 
  • Soothes Stress 
  • Boost Immunity
  • Reduces Pain & Inflammation 
  • Antibacterial Properties 
  • Aides in Digestion
  • Promotes Kidney Health
  • Relieves Nerve Pain

Interesting Facts:

  • Geranium, being a styptic, has the ability to stop the occurrence of hemorrhage as it slows down blood flow by contracting the arteries and veins. [9] It also has hemostatic properties, which cause the blood to clot. This helps heal wounds faster.
  • Geraniums were first brought to Europe in the 17th century and with time, their fame has spread throughout the world.
  • Geranium promotes hair growth because it regulates the secretion of sebum on the scalp. The essential oil can be added to either, carrier oils or shampoo. This helps give the hair a smooth sheen and a lovely, mild rose aroma.
  • According to a study conducted by Dr. Bruce Frome of Beverly Hills, published in the American Journal of Medicine, topical application of geranium oil provides temporary relief of postherpetic neuralgia pain. [5] It also concludes, “Geranium oil relieves pain in minutes and is well tolerated.”

Recipes

Quiet Bliss Diffuser Blend Recipe

  • 2 drops Frankincense essential oil
  • 3 drops Geranium essential oil

Clear Skin Roller Recipe

  • 4 drops of Tea Tree oil
  • 4 drop of Lemon essential oil
  • 2 drops of Lavender essential oil
  • 6 drops of Geranium essential oil
  • Apple Cider Vinegar

Hormonal/Cystic Acne Treatment

Anti-Cellulite Serum

  • 15 drops Geranium essential oil
  • 15 drops Grapefruit essential oil
  • 10 drops Lemongrass essential oil
  • 10 drops Cypress essential oil
  • 10 drops Cedarwood essential oil

Then top off with your preferred carrier oil. Apply AM/PM to troubled areas.

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