Acne...we have all had it (or still have it) and we all hate it. Acne is caused by overproduction of oil, which becomes trapped in the hair follicle, causing bacteria to thrive, resulting in inflammation. Everyone gets acne for different reasons. If you google 'face mapping' there are tons of articles that explain why you get acne in certain areas of your face. I'm not going to lie, I never had a face full of acne during my teen years. I do however get zits every now and then. The older I get, the worse the zits are. They are big, hurt, and take forever to go away. Lavender and tea tree essential oils are my go-to when I get these zits.
Lavender oil - lavender oil has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fungal properties that can fight the bacteria that cause acne. Add a drop or two of lavender oil to your nighttime moisturizer. You can also apply a dab a drop of the oil directly on the acne as a spot treatment. Do this every morning and every night before bed as soon as the pimple appears. It will be gone in 2-3 days.
Tea tree oil - tea tree oil is known to be just as effective in fighting acne as benzoyl peroxide. The only difference is it doesn't leave your skin dry, red, and peeling like the peroxide does. Mix a few drops of tea tree with witch hazel. Apply directly to the acne with a cotton swab twice daily.
DIY acne fighting toner
2 Tbsp witch hazel
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
15 drops lavender essential oil
1 tsp jojoba oil
Mix all ingredients in a small spray bottle. Spray directly on the skin or on to a cotton pad and wipe your face. Shake before each use. Apply toner twice daily to fight acne.
DIY acne fighting scrub
2 Tbsp baking soda
1 Tbsp coconut oil
7 drops tea tree oil
5 drops of lemon oil
Melt coconut oil and add baking soda, tea tree and lemon. Apply the scrub in circular motions to freshly washed skin. Massage the scrub on face for a few minutes then rinse with water.
