Rosacea is sometimes called adult acne. That’s because it often appears in midlife.

It’s generally believed this condition is much more likely to strike people of Northern European descent, compared to any other ethnic group. For this reason, it’s occasionally referred to as “the curse of the Celts.”

Red patches appear on the cheeks, chin or forehead. They may also spread across the bridge of the nose. Rosacea can strike at any age. But, typically, it doesn’t appear until after age 30. More women than men suffer from this bothersome cosmetic problem.

If rosacea is mild, it can be covered with makeup. However, the eruptions may progress, so that they’re raised. They can invade the eyes and make the nose look red and bulbous. This typically happens only with men though. It can have some unfortunate social repercussions. People may mistake this redness as the visible results of alcohol abuse, even though the person doesn’t drink.

Essential Oils Good for Rosacea

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According to mainstream medical sources, there’s no known cure for rosacea. The condition typically worsens with time. It’s aggravated by various factors. For some people, this can include weather extremes or hot, spicy foods.

One thing I’ve learned, though, is that when one medical door closes, another often opens. For instance, I suffer from a crippling nerve condition. It’s considered “incurable.”

Right now, I’m sure I’d be in a wheelchair, if I hadn’t discovered natural healing. By going outside the box, I’ve regained my life. I can walk around normally again, after spending years limping and dragging my right leg. I’m so thankful to God for giving us so many healing remedies.

I’ve used herbs, homeopathy and essential oils. These highly concentrated plant extracts have been used or centuries, for a wide range of conditions. In recent times, people are once again “discovering” aromatic oils.But can they help rosacea?

Essential Oils to Possibly Help Rosacea

There are numerous online anecdotal reports that certain essential oils, such as lavender essential oil, can tame this skin problem. These are not the same scientific studies. So no one can claim, right now, that any essential oil can solve the problem of rosacea. At the same time, if nothing else works, these may be worth a try, since they’re natural, non-toxic and non-invasive.

However, please keep in mind that I’m not a medical professional. I can’t make claims or promises that any natural remedy will work. All I can do is share with you the fact that some people do use essential oils as a folk remedy for rosacea.

If these oils can help, it’s quite likely that any improvement would only happen over time. Someone would probably have to use an oil consistently, for weeks, before noticing visible results.

Essential Oils that Help Rosacea

So, which essential oils can possibly help with rosacea, a supposedly “irreversible” skin eruption?

Some of the best folk remedies for rosacea come from the rose plant. Interestingly, its botanical name is Rosaceae. For instance, rose otto essential oil is considered a home remedy for rosacea, and it’s one often recommended by aromatherapists and holistic cosmeticians.

However, this oil is also very precious. It takes something on the order of 30 roses to make just one drop of oil. So, for most of us, it’s prohibitive to purchase.

One potential solution is to use a dilution, such as the Aura Cacia Rose Otto with jojoba oil. This blend contains rose oil and jojoba oil, which also has a reputation for being able to heal inflamed skin. Sometimes jojoba alone is recommended for rosacea, by natural skincare experts. Jojoba oil is something I’ve used on my own face, because I like the healthy glow it gives my skin.

Aura Cacia Rose Otto Essential Oil

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Rosehip Seed Oil for Rosacea

Rosehip seed oil also has a reputation for helping to ease rosacea. This oil is derived from the seed of the rose hip, or bulb of the flower. Shown below is Aura Cacia rosehip seed oil, a product I own and am using right now. (I switch my facial oils around because it seems to make them work better.)

This oil from the bulb of the rose (or the hip) is especially high in natural Vitamin C and other antioxidants. In addition to potentially calming rosacea, this oil is often used to resolve other skin problems, such as psoriasis, eczema, acne breakouts or dry, flaky skin.

I used to have a big problem with skin dryness in the winter. But, not anymore, since I started using only natural products on my face, including this brand of rosehip seed oil.

Aura Cacia Rosehip Oil

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Lavender Oil For Rosacea

Another aromatic that’s said to be good for healing rosacea is lavender essential oil. However, this must first be mixed with a neutral carrier oil before being applied to the skin

 Jojoba oil, because it resembles the natural oils found in human skin, would probably be a good choice, as would the organic rosehip seed oil shown above. If you’re using essential oils on your face, you’d need to mix them with a carrier oil. Carrier oils have a soothing quality, as does lavender oil.

The standard dilution ratio is 1 percent. This means you’d use 3 drops of lavender essential oil to every two teaspoons of carrier oil.

Palmarosa Oil for Acne

When I use essential oils, I always find the best results with rotating them. So, if I feel as if they’ve stopped working, I take a temporary break, and use another oil. After a break, they work as well as they did before. Anyway, two other aromatics considered good for rosacea are palmarosa essential oil and chamomile essential oil. Both aromatics are very soothing, and seem to have an affinity for the skin.

Aura Cacia Chamomile OilAura Cacia Palmarosa Oil

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Disclaimer

These statements have not been approved by the FDA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. People with health concerns should discuss them with a doctor. Women who are pregnant or nursing should not use essential oils, unless directed to do so by a healthcare professional.