Keratosis Pilaris: I mentioned in an earlier post that I was trying rosemary essential oil and sesame oil on my keratosis pilaris (read original post here) and so far I don't think my KP is responding to it (although it has done wonders for quickly clearing up the occasional pimple - seemingly better than my tea tree oil which used to be my go-to for breakouts; along with considerably helping muscle soreness). For my KP however, I'm going to switch back to my sandalwood oil (reviewed here) which contains seabuckthorn and I may have blended a bit of therapeutic grade patchouli oil in it as well (shhh -this will be our little secret as I've got quite a few patchouli detractors in my circle - although I think their keen sense of smell gives me away every time).
Eczema: I've got a couple of spots of recurrent eczema on my hands, which worsen with both stress and colder weather, and seems to be genetic as my mother has eczema on her hands as well. While keeping it moisturized is key (and avoiding harsh alcohol-based hand soaps or sanitizers), I've also read that myrrh and patchouli are helpful. Luckily for me, I've just picked up Valentina's Home-Brewed Protection perfume oil, which contains Frankincense, Myrrh and Patchouli (reviewed here) in a coconut/jojoba base. Odd as it sounds, given the skin benefits of all three essential oils, I'm trying it as a spot treatment on my eczema in addition to using it as an olfactory pick-me-up. So far my eczema spots drink it in and it seems to be helping. I'll further update after another several days of use.
Skin abrasion: I apparently had a nighttime scuffle with my pillows the other night as I woke up in the morning with a skinned elbow from my headboard. The old me would've just left it alone to scab over and heal...eventually. However I immediately applied a light coating of coconut oil and patchouli essential oil (review here) and instantly the stinging vanished. I was actually shocked at how effective it was, and the healing time was cut in half as well. I'm going to try the Valentina's perfume oil mentioned above on it as well, as the essential oils it contains also help healing and prevent scarring.
What are your go-to home remedies? Comment below!
Eczema: I've got a couple of spots of recurrent eczema on my hands, which worsen with both stress and colder weather, and seems to be genetic as my mother has eczema on her hands as well. While keeping it moisturized is key (and avoiding harsh alcohol-based hand soaps or sanitizers), I've also read that myrrh and patchouli are helpful. Luckily for me, I've just picked up Valentina's Home-Brewed Protection perfume oil, which contains Frankincense, Myrrh and Patchouli (reviewed here) in a coconut/jojoba base. Odd as it sounds, given the skin benefits of all three essential oils, I'm trying it as a spot treatment on my eczema in addition to using it as an olfactory pick-me-up. So far my eczema spots drink it in and it seems to be helping. I'll further update after another several days of use.
Skin abrasion: I apparently had a nighttime scuffle with my pillows the other night as I woke up in the morning with a skinned elbow from my headboard. The old me would've just left it alone to scab over and heal...eventually. However I immediately applied a light coating of coconut oil and patchouli essential oil (review here) and instantly the stinging vanished. I was actually shocked at how effective it was, and the healing time was cut in half as well. I'm going to try the Valentina's perfume oil mentioned above on it as well, as the essential oils it contains also help healing and prevent scarring.
What are your go-to home remedies? Comment below!
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| Me around town yesterday, sans make-up - something I wouldn't have felt so confident doing before I started my green beauty journey! |
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