Essential oils for Black skin care.  Black is beautiful in every form, and the right essential oils can help you bring out your skin’s natural beauty. Essential oils are rich in vitamins and can help with everything from acne to dry skin to sensitivity and more.

As an added bonus, the therapeutic scents of essential oils can make your everyday skincare routine feel more like a trip to the spa. Indulge your senses in calming, invigorating, or mood-boosting natural fragrances while doing your skin a favor.

We’ve hand selected the best essential oils for Black skin care based on their impact on common skin conditions. Make sure these end up in your daily routine:

Bergamot

Lemony-orange in scent, Bergamot is a natural astringent that clears away oil, tightens skin, and kills acne-causing bacteria. It’s an excellent spot treatment for overnight acne flare-ups and goes to work as soon as you apply it. Plus, the citrusy aromatics induce feelings of calmness and relaxation.

Spearmint

Minty essential oils like spearmint are most known for stimulating the mind and creating feelings of alertness, but they also benefit Black skin, too. Spearmint has anti-inflammatory properties to help reduce redness caused by sensitivity and acne. Many Black individuals use it after spending time outdoors to chase away dried-out skin caused by too much sun exposure.

You can also use Spearmint on your scalp to stimulate blood flow and carry more nutrients to your roots and scalp.

Cedarwood

The strong woodsy scent of cedarwood is bold and commanding, plus it offers a number of benefits to Black skin. For starters, cedarwood has natural anti-inflammatory properties that can help chase away stubborn or painful acne. It also soothes irritated skin caused by allergens, sun exposure, or dryness.

If you don’t have specific skin conditions, like dry skin or acne, and you want to keep it that way, cedarwood essential oil is an excellent product for everyday skin care. Use it as a cleanser, toner, and moisturizer to keep skin looking healthy.

Tea Tree Oil

You might have noticed that many natural acne-fighting products contain tea tree oil. There’s a good reason for this: it’s one of the most effective essential oils that can improve acne quickly. Tea tree oil soothes stressed skin and can reduce itching, redness, and swelling. All of the above can be caused by acne, which is what makes this essential so powerful.

Also, tea tree oil has been shown to be highly effective in speeding up wound healing. Small cuts, nicks, and even shave bumps on your skin may disappear faster with a little tea tree oil.

Sandalwood

Sandalwood’s medicinal properties make it a favorite for Black skin care routines. It improves skin complexion by promoting even color and may even prevent skin from darkening due to sun exposure. Like many essential oils for Black skin care, sandalwood is also anti-inflammatory and can help keep acne, redness, and swelling at bay.

Explore these and other essential oils for Black skin care and say hello to a better daily skin routine!

That’s it for this week. As always …

Dedicated To Your Beauty,

Juliette Samuel,
Esthetician/Author/Publisher

Nyraju Skin Care