✨ Essential Oils for Skin: Nature’s Answer to Radiant, Healthy Skin

With more people turning away from synthetic skincare and embracing natural alternatives, essential oils have found their place as a powerful, plant-based solution for glowing, healthy skin. From soothing irritation to balancing oily skin and even supporting ageing concerns, essential oils offer targeted benefits when used correctly.

At Mood Essential Oils, we provide a wide range of pure essential oils suitable for skincare. In this guide, we’ll share which oils are best for different skin types, how to use them safely, and tips for creating your own natural skincare blends at home.

🌿 Why Use Essential Oils for Skincare?

Essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts known for their therapeutic properties. When diluted properly, they can:

• Soothe sensitive or irritated skin

• Balance oily or acne-prone skin

• Hydrate and nourish dry skin

• Support anti-ageing and skin rejuvenation

• Promote an even, healthy complexion

They’re a brilliant addition to your skincare routine – especially when paired with a high-quality carrier oil like jojoba, grapeseed, or rosehip.

💧 Best Essential Oils for Skin

Here’s a breakdown of the top essential oils for skincare based on specific concerns:

1. Lavender Oil

✔️ Skin type: All
💡 Benefits: Calms inflammation, supports healing, helps with redness and breakouts.

2. Tea Tree Oil

✔️ Skin type: Oily, acne-prone
💡 Benefits: Antibacterial and antifungal, ideal for blemishes and oily skin.

3. Frankincense Oil

✔️ Skin type: Ageing, dry, mature
💡 Benefits: Encourages cell regeneration and improves skin tone and texture.

4. Geranium Oil

✔️ Skin type: Combination, dull, sensitive
💡 Benefits: Balances oil production and improves elasticity.

5. Chamomile (Roman) Oil

✔️ Skin type: Sensitive, irritated, red
💡 Benefits: Gently soothes inflamed or reactive skin, great for rosacea.

6. Rose Oil (Diluted or Absolute)

✔️ Skin type: Dry, mature, sensitive
💡 Benefits: Deeply nourishing, tones skin, and offers a luxurious floral scent.

7. Helichrysum Oil (if available)

✔️ Skin type: Ageing, sensitive
💡 Benefits: Excellent for reducing the appearance of scars and fine lines.

🧴 How to Use Essential Oils on the Skin

Essential oils should never be applied neat (undiluted) to the skin. Always dilute them in a carrier oil before applying.

Basic dilution guide:

• Face: 1% dilution = 1 drop essential oil per 5ml carrier oil

• Body: Up to 2.5% dilution = 5 drops per 10ml carrier oil

Apply your blend as a facial oil, body moisturiser, or spot treatment. You can also add essential oils to:

• Clay masks

• Aloe vera gels

• Unscented moisturisers or lotions

⚠️ Safety Tips for Skincare

• Always perform a patch test before applying to larger areas

• Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes, and broken skin

• Use only pure, therapeutic-grade oils

• Store oils away from heat and sunlight

• Pregnant or breastfeeding? Check with a healthcare provider first

🌸 DIY Facial Oil Blend (for all skin types)

Mix the following in a 10ml amber bottle:

• 9ml Jojoba Oil

• 2 drops Lavender

• 2 drops Frankincense

• 1 drop Geranium
  Shake gently before each use and apply to damp skin after cleansing.

🛍️ Shop Essential Oils for Skin

At Mood Essential Oils, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality, undiluted essential oils perfect for skincare and natural beauty. Whether you’re targeting specific skin concerns or just want a more natural routine, our oils are bottled with care here in the UK and backed by a love for clean, conscious living.