Aromatherapy For Rosacea Management?

Can aromatherapy be an effective rosacea treatment? Scents have throughout history played a role in our moods, healing our bodies, our stress level, and our memories. THe scent of vanilla or cinnamom may remind you of a simpler time during your youth spent at the kitchen table with your mom, other scents may remind you of a special event or person.

Next time your skin acts up, you may wish to try one of these essential oils.

If your rosacea has an acne component to it then oils such as Cajeput, Lavender, Tea Tree may be helpful.
Suggestions for Use:
Combine essential oil with a carrier oil such as grapeseed and apply to skin
Add a few drops of essential oil to a fragrance free and lanolin free cream or lotion and massage into skin
Add a few drops to rose flower water, for use as a toner
Cautions:
If your skin is sensitive, use the essential oils well diluted in the carrier oil, cream or lotion. If the skin is inflamed, do not massage.

To relieve stress try the following essentail oils:
Chamomile, Lavender , Sandalwood
Suggestions for Use:
Add 10 drops of essential oil to a warm bath and soak for fifteen minutes
Add a few drops of essential oil to a carrier oil and massage around the neck, back and shoulders Cautions:
Long term stress can cause serious medical concerns and a physician should be consulted in these cases.