glambeauty What does essence do for your skin? In addition to being one of nature’s most healing and protective oils, it has also been used for thousands of years as an antiseptic, pain relief, and deodorizer. I have personally used essences as a facial mask once or twice in my life – once when I was very sick (for which I was lucky to get well quickly) and again when I was recovering from a broken hip. In both instances, the essence performed an important task: they helped me ward off infection and calm the pain of a broken hip. But what does essence do for the skin?
The scientific community is still at an early stage of understanding what exactly essence does for the skin, but we do know that it is a highly effective moisturizing agent and can be used to treat a variety of skin conditions, from dry skin to acne. There are many uses for essence, depending on the condition at hand. I will briefly touch on some of them here.
Acne vulgaris – If you have acne vulgaris, you need to use the essence. It works best as a facial wash, but can also be used on other parts of the body as well, such as the back and neck. Simply mix with warm water and apply to problem areas. Make sure that the mixture is oil-free; anything oily will clog your pores and cause more acne. In addition, I like to use a blend of lemon juice and yogurt with acne outbreaks to keep the skin soft and healthy.
Eczema – This skin condition is extremely irritating and needs to be treated as soon as possible. Add 2 drops of essence to a warm bath and use as often as needed. In addition to helping relieve the itching and irritation, the healing properties of essence make it a great moisturizer and can even be used topically to treat eczema blisters and rashes.
Psoriasis – There aren’t too many products out there that can help you with this skin condition. However, there are a few that contain healing properties and essence. Add a few drops of the essential to a warm bath and use it as often as you need. The soothing qualities of the herb to work very well to soothe the skin and soothe the itching.
Redness – If your skin has a tendency to break out and become very itchy, essence may be just what you need. You can also use it topically to heal the rash. Mix two drops of the herb in hot water and apply to the area. Leave on for about 15 minutes before washing.
Shimmer – I’ve been using essence on my skin since I was fifteen years old and it’s done wonders for my complexion. I used to have dark spots all over and they got so bad that I couldn’t even wear the most comfortable of shirts. They also appeared on my elbows, knees, scalp, chest, arms and back. Now, years later, I barely have any visible signs of aging on my face and they’re far less noticeable overall.
It’s also important to note that nature has many healing properties that we can draw on. And, of course, many topical creams and lotions contain these healing properties already. What does essence do for your skin? It acts like an antioxidant and kills off free radicals, which are by-products of oxygen and other cellular activity that deteriorate the skin over time. These are good things for your skin.
