Keep scrolling to learn the best essential oils to treat and diminish dark spots.
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What are the Benefits of Essential Oils?
There are purportedly over 90 essential oils with supreme health benefits in the world of aromatherapy.
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“This results in the appearance of brighter and healthier skin.”
“It banishes bacteria associated with a blemish or skin tear, leading to faster healing.
When you heal faster, you’re less likely to develop a dark spot.”
Greenfield notes the role of a carrier oil goes beyond dilution.
Holecek suggests grapeseed as a carrier oil for blemish-prone skin.
It feels and absorbs like a serum, but does everything (and more!)
that a great oil would do.
Sobel suggests geranium oils for acne-prone andwinter skin.
Added bonus: the smell of neroli.
In skincare, it helps to boost collagen, lighten discoloration, and fight free radicals.
Turmeric Oil
Curcumin, the main active in turmeric, is a powerful anti-inflammatory.
Rosemary Oil
According to Holecek,rosemary essential oilenhances circulation.
“Its phytonutrients are believed to also fight free radical-related damage and hyperpigmentation.
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