Aromatherapy As An Alternative Acne Treatment

Aromatherapy is a branch of herbal medicine. It uses aromatic essential oils such as jasmine, orange, and rose, which are extracted from plants. The oils are either inhaled or applied directly on the skin. They're supposed to modify the immune system as well as promoting calmness and a sense of well-being. Aromatherapy has been reported to be helpful in treating acne, rosacea, and wrinkles through an ability to harmonize moods and emotions.

 

Some of these plant-derived essences are incorporated into bath products or used for inhalation. For example, ylang-ylang oil, derived from a fragrant tropical flower, has been used for many years in the tropics to induce feelings of tranquility and relaxation.

 

You can expect aromatherapy will smell good and — not much else! But if stress seems to make your acne worse, I guess you may see some improvement if you find the smells relaxing.