Bergamot Essential Oil In Treating Acne
Bergamot essential oil is the no. 1 in the treatment of acne, oily skin and all skin conditions according to Patricia Davis in her book "Aromatherapy An A-Z"
Antiseptic Properties of Bergamot Essential Oil
This ability to fight acne is due to its antiseptic properties. And its uplifting qualities will definitely help with lack of confidence and depression that go along with many acne sufferers. It should never be used neat on the skin and should be avoided in sunny weather as it reacts with the sun making the skin very sensitive. It can be used in creams and diluted to the tune of 1%. It can also be used in massage oil with the same strength. The massage alone brings the blood up to the skin and helps to eliminate toxins. I would go as far as to recommend a blend of jojoba oil and 1% bergamot essential oil in a bottle and self massage the effected acne area on the face daily. The jojoba serves to mimic the sebum production in our bodies and tricks it into stopping the production of sebum
Bergamot is an ingredient in Earl Grey tea and in eau de cologne
Bergamot is an ingredient in Earl Grey tea and in eau de cologne and can be an option for both men and women in their skincare. It has a cooling and uplifting effect on the whole and so for this very reason it can help with anxiety or depression especially is used in combination with lavender and/or geranium. No wonder Earl Grey tea is so popular not to mention the fragrance of eau de cologne!
So to recap, bergamot essential oil, because of its anti-bacterial properties is great in treating boils etc produced by acne and it is also uplifting and therefore helps with mood and depression associated with acne thus breaking the vicious circle.
Other Properties of Bergamot Essential Oil
Bergamot essential oil is also valuable in the treating of urinary tract infections such as cystitis or urethritis as it is a disinfectant in this area. Before the infection advances too much upward it is advisable to make up a bath with a few drops of bergamot essential oil or use as a local wash to the vaginal area, always bearing in mind the 1% strenght rule. Of course, suffice it to say, that if symptoms are severe contact you doctor.
It is interesting to note that people who suffer from cystitis very often suffer from anxiety and tension which further exacerbates the problem so bergamot essential oil can help break that vicious circle too.
Bergamot Essential Oil in Skincare
So bergamot essential oil in skincare can be very beneficial to those with oily skin type or acne sufferers. Check out our face cream for teenagers with acne. Of course one does not need to be a teenager to use this cream. Anyone with acne or oily skin will benefit from using this face cream daily, massaging it well into the face especially on the effected area. It's not just the bergamot in this cream but also the jojoba that benefits acne skin. See above for explanation. And here's a 2nd warning. Avoid using bergamot essential oil on the skin and then going out into the sun. It makes your skin very sensitive to the sun. Instead, I would advise to use this cream at night before going to bed and washing your face in the morning before going out.
Another use for bergamot is in natural cream deodorants. As it is a powerful disinfectant and also is anti-bacterial it is a good one for the underarm to keep it healthy and odour free
