Essential Oils For Age Spots
Age spots also known as liver spots are brown discolorations of pigmentation that are usually found on the face, hands, arms, neck, and shoulders. The spots are usually seen in people over the age of 40 and above and can also be seen in young people when they spend too much time out in the sun.
What causes age spots?
This can mainly happen due to skin inflammation, sun damage, injuries, hormonal fluctuations, beauty products etc and can be a bit difficult to get rid of. The size and appearance of brown spots may also vary.
Essential oils for age spots
Essential oils are great remedy to reduce these age spots as compared to over counter medicines which may make it worse. They also offer protection from sunlight and free radicals that trigger the inflammatory process which may cause the age spots. Apart from making these age spots less significant, essential oils deal with skin hydration issues, wrinkles and other skin conditions. Let's look at some effective essential oils that helps to reduce these age spots.
Frankincense
Frankincense essential oil has rejuvenating qualities which helps to reduce the appearance of long-term sun damage.
Lavender
Lavender essential oil is known for calming skin rashes and has anti-inflammatory properties that helps to reduce age spots.
Rose
Rose essential oil contains many anti-inflammatory and anti microbial compounds that accelerates skin healing.
Geranium
Geranium essential oil normalizes sebum production in the skin which helps to reduce wrinkles and age spots.
You may use any of these essential oils above to create your own blend for a youthful glow and to reduce age spots. I have included a simple recipe to follow below. Try it out and let me know whether it works for you!
Youthful Glow Roller blend
- 4 drops Lavender
- 3 drops Frankincense
- 3 drops Geranium
- Jojoba Oil
Add essential oils to a 10ml roller bottle and top the remaining of the bottle with jojoba oil. Leave enough space for the roller ball insert. Shake well after capping. Roll it directly on age spots,under eye areas and entire face after cleansing.
Subsequently, you can also have a look at one of our products that is able to give you the youthful complexion and at the same time keeping your skin hydrated. Check out our Queen of Roses miracle face serum enriched with Rose hip Oil.
