Recipes

Acne Relief Gel

Soothe red, hot acne.

Bring relief to inflamed skin by using this blend of essential oils to help reduce redness, and irritation. This combination of oils also encourages a positive outlook, and a sense of calm.

Ingredients

10 drops of Myrrh Oil

7 drops of Frankincense Oil

5 drops of Lavender Oil

2 fl ozs of Aloe Vera Gel

3 mls of Solubol (Dispersant)

Supplies

1 PET bottle with popup cap (2 fl-oz)

Directions

STEP 1

Combine essential oils and solubol into 2 fl oz of aloe gel.

STEP 2

Cap the bottle and shake gently to blend.

STEP 3

Dab the blend gently on areas infected with acne.

Safety and dilution

This blend was created at a 2% dilution. We recommend a small patch test to ensure there is no skin sensitivity.

Kid safety: For kids between the ages of 5 and 10, we recommend 5 drops myrrh, 2 drops lavender, 3 drops frankincense.

Shelf Life

This gel should be used w/in 3-6 mo due to the all-natural, preservative-free ingredients.

AUTHOR

Amelia Zenk

Customer Support Specialist

Amelia is one of our customer support specialists, as well as one of our on staff certified aromatherapists. In 2012, she earned her Esthetician license, but wanted to further her learning in other holistic areas. When a job opened up at Aromatics International, it was a perfect fit! She loves sharing her passion for skincare and essential oils with others. In her spare time, she loves cooking healthy meals, spending time in nature, and watching movies with her husband and furry kitty.