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Written By: Anuradha Varanasi | Updated : February 16, 2016 9:17 AM IST
Are you stressing over your acne breakouts that refuse to fade away despite trying all the possible over the counter treatments available? Before you think of popping those pimples, you could instead try using rosemary oil. This essential oil has strong acne fighting properties that will help in clearing your skin naturally without leaving any scars behind [1]. You could also use coconut water to lighten acne scars.
How does it work?
It has anti-bacterial properties and soon after applying the oil to the affected areas, the essential oil, covering the surface of the pimple, works to destroy the bacteria and you see positive results in about eight hours. Chinese researchers found that it also has antiseptic properties that treats inflamed skin and effectively prevents future breakouts.
How to use?
Dab two to three drops of rosemary essential oil to a cotton ball and apply it over the affected area before bedtime. Avoid applying it during the day before stepping out of the house as it can attract dust and grime to your face and further aggravate your breakout.
You could also add a few drops of this essential oil to your lotion. You can treat your acne with rosemary oil for a few days to see best results. You could also add 8-10 drops of it to your bath water if you are prone to back acne. Other than this essential oil, peppermint and ylang ylang essential oil are also effective in fighting against acne. Try this diet plan for acne free skin.
Reference
1.Planta Med. 2007 Oct;73(12):1275-80. Epub 2007 Sep 24. Investigation of antibacterial activity of rosemary essential oil against Propionibacterium acnes with atomic force microscopy. Fu Y(1), Zu Y, Chen L, Efferth T, Liang H, Liu Z, Liu W.
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