Do you have scars from acne or stretch marks from growth spurts or childbirth? If you like a more natural approach when it comes to your body, using essential oils for scars and wound healing can be a great option.
Essential oils have been used for centuries to help with things such as sleep, stress, energy levels and yes, even healing scars and wounds. Before you apply essential oils to your skin, you have to be sure to do your research, because depending on where you are applying it, you might need to dilute it with something first.
For example, if you are using an essential oil on your face, you will want to dilute it with a hydrating oil like coconut oil or jojoba oil. You want to be sure to know your skin type, as certain oils tend to clog pores. If you are prone to breakouts, it’s recommended you use jojoba oil to mix your essential oil with. You will want to use about 15 drops of your essential oil with two tablespoons of your jojoba or coconut oil.
It is also important to be aware that when using essential oils for scars or wound healing, results are not seen overnight. It often takes multiple treatments.
Here are the best essential oils for scars and wound healing.
Lavender
Lavender essential oil has multiple benefits such as aiding with sleep, relaxing anxiety, and it also has healing properties. A popular way people use lavender essential oil is to apply it directly to a blemish prior to going to bed. It also helps you to sleep which is when skin heals the most. Without proper rest, your skin scars and wounds will take much longer to heal. The reason it is so good for blemishes is because it has antimicrobial properties.
Rose
Rose essential oil not only smells amazing, but it is wonderful for the skin, especially when combined with your favorite hydrating jojoba oil. It is highly antimicrobial and will clear skin problems up quickly. It also is used to prevent wrinkles.
Carrot Seed
This essential oil is packed with nutrients! It has antibacterial, antifungal, and antimicrobial properties. Not only is it excellent for wound protection, but it is believed to aid in the prevention of dark spots.
Tea Tree
This is a very popular essential oil that you’ve probably heard of. It can be used to treat major skin infections, and also heal scars and wounds quicker. It is a powerhouse of antibacterial components.
Neroli
This oil is believed to have cell regeneration properties and is highly recommended for those with stretch marks. Like the other oils, it contains antibacterial and antimicrobial properties.
Helichrysum
Helichrysum oil is derived from a flowering plant by the name of immortelle. The oil that comes from the plant is well known to help treat scars and heal wounds.
Frankincense
This amazing smelling oil is well known for treating scars and wounds. It is a resinous oil that has been used for years to restore aging skin. Some people mix it with hemp seed oil so they can get the added benefit of omega fatty acids. You will find that it improves the skin’s look and feel immediately, and provides quite a bit of moisture.
Patchouli
Patchouli is a well-known essential oil that not only helps with sleep, but can also aid in wound healing. It contains cell-rejuvenating properties, so you will see a difference pretty quickly.
When it comes to essential oils for scars and wound healing, remember to do your research, both on your skin type, as well as how it should be applied to the skin.