I used to really hate
patchouli. I, along with many others, associated patchouli with hippies, incense, and
mary jane. Plus, I had daily contact with a couple people (a classmate and coworker) who wore what seemed like a whole bottle of it everyday. And that just made me dislike it more. However, I began to research essential oils that were good for skin and patchouli was one of them. Here are a some of the properties and skin benefits of patchouli essential oil:
- Anti-bacterial
- Anti-fungal
- Anti-inflammatory
- Helps to heal acne, dermatitis, and acne
- Tones and tightens the skin
- Regenerates skin cells
- Helps to heal cuts and wounds
- Helps to regulate oily skin
- Help to heal dry cracked skin
All of these benefits sounded great to me so I decided to give it a try. I first used it as a toner (diluted a few drops with plenty water). Then I started to experiment with adding 1 or 2 drops to moisturizers, oils, creams, and sometimes masks. And after using it for a few weeks, I definitely saw improvements in my skin tone and my usually oily skin was a little less shiny. I also noticed that it helped as a spot treatment for occasional breakouts. I was quite pleased with these results and I continue to use patchouli in my skincare regime.
Disclaimer: Please note that the results I experienced may not be the same for others and please always use caution when using essential oils as some oils may increase skin sensitivity.
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