Sustainable Esscentials
(This is the 6th & final Part of the series)
In Part One, I discussed the ingredients that you might use, or look for, in a Toner for Normal skin.
In Part Two, I continued with the next skin type: Oily.
In Part Three, the post went on to discuss the skin type: Dry.
In Part Four, the next skin type was Combination Skin.
In Part Five, we discussed the factors of Mature Skin.
In this final article, we’ll be talking about Difficult Skin, which includes Acne, Sensitive, Seborrhea, Inflammation, Eczema, Psoriasis, and Rosacea.
Difficult skin can be characterized by:
- increased blemishes,
- redness,
- rough and bumpy texture,
- too oily,
- itching,
- areas of discoloration,
- clogged pores.
Although we all have some flares-up from time to time due to stress, hormones, and allergies, the people who suffer with difficult skin problems have trouble constantly.
Rosacea
When dealing with a specific skin type, each toner is created with the following ingredients in mind:
- A liquid (or liquids) that is the main ingredient
- One or more Essential Oils for specific needs
- Possible extra additives for other specific needs
The toner ingredients we look for to assist Difficult Skin are:
- The liquid: You could choose Distilled Water, Hydrosol, Aloe Vera, Witch Hazel, or Carrier Oil. Depending on what ingredients you choose, any of the above would work. If you have dryness and itching, you might want to try a more soothing liquid like Aloe or Aloe and Jojoba. If you have blemishes with heavy oil, you might tend towards a Witch Hazel and Jojoba mixture. (Reminder: Jojoba is the closest to our own sebum, and can help regulate your skin.) Also, on broken skin, try Calendula Oil, as well.
Calendula
- The Essential Oil: on Difficult skin that tends to be Oily and broken open with seepage , I would use the following: Tea Tree, Lavender, and Bergamot. If the skin tends towards Dry and Inflammed, I would try German Chamomile, Geranium, and Lavender.
The Extras: The extras that would be helpful would be Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Vitamin E. These could either be in the toner itself, or taken orally as a supplement.
The basic thing to keep in mind when trying to make or find a skin care product for Difficult Skin, is to look for ingredients that activate our own skin functions.
Rose Geranium
We’re wanting to heal the wounds, to help the skin remove toxins, and to stimulate blood flow and oxygen. We want all of this, plus we want it to be fresh and without synthetic preservatives…
This is the end of Part 6, on “Difficult Skin: Looking To Get Toned”.
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Very nice informative article. Acne is a common issue faced by teenage these days and can be affected either on the face or parts of the body. Acne treatments give you relief from acne’s symptoms by preventing the formation of new spots, relieving those that are already present, and keeping away scarring. There are medications and intense treatments available for teen acne treatment
My daughter has had success using lavender essential oil to treat her blemishes. She also found it to work well for the eczema on the back of her neck.
Thanks for the input, Sharon…it seems that Lavender will almost work on any problem, plus it smells great, too!