Fade Your Scars With These 5 Essential Oils

Rumoured to be used by Cleopatra herself, the benefits of Frankincense Essential Oil are now known to effectively treat various skin complaints such as scarring, acne and stretch marks. With its spicy yet warm and woody aroma, Frankincense Oil contains Farnesol, a compound used to help with skin elasticity. This may also help to reduce the appearance of scars, treat acne and improve blemishes.

Frankincense Oil can be used in a variety of ways:

Diluting: Dilute with your favourite carrier oil, add your dilution to a roller bottle or glass pipette bottle and apply to the affected area. We recommend a 2 – 4% dilution for skin application and a 1 - 2% dilution for facial application.

Moisturiser: You can also add Frankincense Oil to your chosen moisturiser and apply to your skin. For facial application, we recommend a 1- 2% dilution.

Helichrysum Essential Oil holds a warm and herbaceous aroma with a slightly sweet undertone. In addition, it is packed with anti-inflammatory and restorative properties, making it a popular choice for skin health. Helichrysum Oil is also known to reduce scarring and is commonly used as an antifungal and anti-aging ingredient - an ideal choice for cell reproduction.

In fact, a 2007 study attributes the active ingredient in Helichrysum to effective cell reproduction and healing wounds. It also is known to increase circulation and is believed to relieve stress while having an overall positive effect on the mood.

Helichrysum Oil can be used in a variety of ways:

Diluting: Add a few drops to your favourite carrier oil, add this dilution to a roller bottle or glass pipette bottle and apply to the affected area. We recommend a 2 – 4% dilution for skin application and a 1% dilution for facial application.

Moisturiser: You can also add Helichrysum Oil to moisturisers or skincare products to enhance existing benefits.

With a sweet, floral aroma, Rose Geranium Essential Oil is known for its astringent, anti-inflammatory abilities that work to promote overall skin health. Rose Geranium Oil may help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and scars with its powerful cell regenerating properties and ability to tighten the epidermis.

Rose Geranium Oil is also known to promote the healing of small cuts, wounds, and abrasions. In fact, a 2015 review notes that Rose Geranium Oil is known to be effective when it comes to healing wounds. Its antiseptic and antimicrobial abilities are also believed to help treat and prevent acne breakouts.

To promote the healing of scars, you can add a few drops to your favourite carrier oil, add this dilution to a roller bottle or glass pipette bottle and apply to the affected area. We recommend a 2 – 4% dilution for skin application and a 1% dilution for facial application. 

Originating from Morocco, Cedarwood Essential Oil carries a subtle sweet, woody aroma and is popularly used as a protectant against environmental pollutants, making it a great choice for acne prevention and scarring. Today, it is highly valued for its antifungal, antiseptic and astringent properties that work to enhance overall skin health. In addition, Cedarwood Oil is incredibly nourishing when diluted and used on the skin, working to prevent redness, blistering, peeling and irritation.

Cedarwood Oil can be used for skin in the following ways:

Face Serums: Add a few drops of Cedarwood Oil to your favourite carrier oil, add this dilution to a glass pipette bottle and gently apply to the affected area. For facial application, we recommend a 1- 2% dilution.

Moisturiser: By adding a few drops of Cedarwood Essential Oil to any base moisturiser (such as a sorbelene cream) you can boost any existing benefits to help soothe, promote healing and reduce the appearance of scars.

Rose Essential Oil has a delicate, floral scent and is known for its powerful anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and soothing properties for reducing the appearance of scars. Packed with Vitamin C and antioxidants, Rose Oil is great for absorbing deep into the skin to boost collagen production and skin elasticity.

It is also associated with restoring moisture balance, easing redness and fighting against bacteria. Rose Oil also has cooling and soothing properties that are known to reduce the appearance of dark circles and pigmentation.

Skin Serum: Create a skin serum by diluting your oil in a carrier oil to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, pigmentation and dark circles. Simply apply the formulation to the affected areas and let the oil absorb into the skin.

Moisturiser: Rose Oil can also be added to any base moisturiser (such as a natural sorbelene cream) or any skincare products to enhance existing benefits.

While essential oils are generally available to purchase at health, wellness and retail stores, it is important to keep in mind that the purity and quality of these essential oils will vary. That is why we recommend finding a reputable supplier.

Here at AWO, we have a wide selection of 100% pure essential oils and organic essential oils that are sold at reasonable prices. Because our stock is purchased in bulk quantities our costs are significantly less, which allows us to offer our high-quality products at affordable prices. We are also based right here in Australia!