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Lemongrass Oil for Acne - Benefits, Uses and Effects

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Increasingly we're getting to hear about the range of benefits of essential oils which extend beyond their aroma and their aromatherapeutic benefits. Essential oils are the oils which contain the essence of that particular plant part from which it is extracted. Many of the popular essential oils possess a lot of beauty benefits and help to combat all your skin ailments. Apart from that essential oils are also beneficial for your overall well being. One of the most popular essential oils is Lemongrass Oil which contains beauty benefits as well as health benefits in addition to its refreshing grassy aroma.

What Is Lemongrass Oil?

Cymbopogon is commonly known as Lemongrass, a perennial shrub which belongs to the Poaceae family. This tropical shrub is a native of tropical and subtropical regions such as Indian, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, China. Lemongrass Essential Oil is extracted by the process of steam distillation from the stalk and leaves of Lemongrass plant. This oil is yellow in color with a citrus aroma.

Also Read : Ingredients In depth - Lemongrass Oil

Lemongrass is popularly used as a flavouring agent in cooking in Asian cuisine. We recommend adding Anveya's Lemongrass Oil to your skin care and hair care products because of its beauty benefits.

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  • Natural Insect and MOSQUITO REPELLENT
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Why Should You Use Lemongrass For Acne?

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Acne is a skin condition in which tiny breakouts appear on the skin surface which can be very painful. This is due to hyperactivity of sebaceous glands due to which it produces more sebum which gets mixed with dirt and gets accumulated on the pores resulting in acne and pimple on your skin. Lemongrass Oil is very effective in treating pimples and acne as it has chemical compounds which effectively fight against bacteria/ fungi responsible for causing pimple and acne.

  • Lemongrass exhibits antibacterial property due to the presence of monoterpenes –geranial and neral which is very effective in fighting against acne-causing bacteria.
  • Lemongrass is loaded with antioxidants which fight off free radical responsible for cellular damage, thus preventing the formation of acne.
  • It exhibits anti-inflammatory property which helps to soothe and calm down the red, swollen and inflamed skin caused due to acne.
  • Lemongrass has an astringent property which helps to cleanse the pores of your skin thoroughly and controls the production of sebum.
  • The antiseptic property of Lemongrass helps to fight bacterial infection responsible for causing acne and pimple. Regular application of Lemongrass oil helps to inhibit further growth of bacteria, thus reducing acne.
  • Stress and tension can also aggravate acne and pimple. According to recent studies, cells of sebum have receptors for stress hormones, which increase the production of sebum during stress and anxiety. Excess of sebum on your skin mixes with dirt and dead skin cells and block the pores resulting in breakouts. Lemongrass is an excellent stress reliever, thus beneficial in treating acne.

Also Read : Is your acne hormonal or stress-induced? Let’s find out!

How To Use Lemongrass To Treat Acne & Acne Scars?

Due to the non-comedogenic nature of Lemongrass, it is highly beneficial in treating acne, acne scars, and blemishes. Recipes with Lemongrass Oil helps to pull out dirt and sebum accumulated inside the pores and clears the pores, giving relief from painful acne and pimple. Home remedies are always best for treating acne as there are no side effects. Let’s discuss a few home remedies for treating acne

1. Lemongrass Oil With Oatmeal For Acne

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Oatmeal and honey exhibit anti-inflammatory properties due to which it helps to soothe the inflamed acne-prone skin. Oatmeal is rich in antioxidants and has tremendous healing properties due to which when combined with lemongrass, is very effective in treating acne.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon of oatmeal
  • 2 teaspoon of honey
  • 1 drop of Lemongrass

How To Use

Take 1 tablespoon of oatmeal and 2 teaspoons of honey in a clean bowl and mix well. To this add 1 drop of Lemongrass Oil. Apply this mixture on your face and let it stay for 10 minutes before washing off with water.

2. Lemongrass Oil And Witch Hazel For Acne

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Witch Hazel is known for its astringent properties which help to shrink the pores, removes dirt and grime from the pores and removes excess oil from your skin.

Ingredients 

  • 100 ml of witch hazel oil
  • 2 ml of Lemongrass oil

How To Use

Take a clean container and to add 100 ml of witch hazel oil and 2 ml of Lemongrass oil. Mix well and apply this mixture on your face with a cotton swab. Wash off with tepid water after 15 minutes.

3. Lemongrass Oil With Jojoba Oil For Acne

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Jojoba Oil is best known to treat acne because of its non-comedogenic nature. It’s antibacterial and anti-inflammatory property helps to fight acne and soothe the irritated skin as well.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon of Jojoba Oil
  • 5 drops of Lemongrass Oil
  • 5 drops of Tea Tree Oil
  • 10 drops of Lavender Oil

How To Use

Take 2 tablespoons of Jojoba Oil in a small bowl and to this add 5 drops each of Lemongrass oil and Tea Tree Oil. Then add 10 drops of Lavender Oil to it. Mix well and apply on acne-prone skin. Do this daily to get a better result.

Also Read : Tea Tree Oil for Acne Benefits, Uses & More

Why don't you check out Anveya's 24k Gold Goodbye Acne Kit. It comes with a cleanser and serum containing Azelaic Acid, Niacinamide, Tea tree oil, and other ingredients immensely effective in fighting acne.

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  • Helps in skin renewal
  • Fights against acne causing bacteria
  • Control sebum secretion
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4. Lemongrass Oil And Water For Acne

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Water is the best hydrating agent which also helps to soothe dry and inflamed skin

Ingredients

  • 2 drop of Lemongrass Oil
  • 100 ml of water

How To Use

Take 100 ml of water in the glass jar and to this add 2 drops of Lemongrass oil. Mix well and transfer the contents into a spray bottle. Spray this water on the affected area. Repeat this twice a day to get fast relief from acne.

Precautionary Tips

  • Always do a patch test before applying Lemongrass Oil on your skin. Skin irritation and rashes are observed in people with sensitive skin.
  • Avoid contact with eyes.
  • Keep it away from children
  • Pregnant women and lactating mothers should avoid using it.
  • Always remember that a little goes a long way. So limit its quantity to a minimum.
 

 

 

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