Essential Oils for Beauty, Skin Care & Wellness

Essential oils can add beautiful natural aromas to skin care, body care, massage, and everyday wellness routines. Depending on the oil, aromas may feel fresh and cleansing, soothing and floral, warm and grounding, or bright and uplifting.

Popular essential oils for beauty and body-care routines include Lavender, Geranium, Palmarosa, Frankincense, Rose, Roman Chamomile, Carrot Seed, Tea Tree, Rosemary, Cypress, Juniper Berry, Grapefruit, Lemon, and Neroli.

Use the guide below to explore essential oils traditionally incorporated into different types of personal-care routines.

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Essential Oils by Beauty & Body-Care Routine

• Blemish-Prone Skin: Tea Tree, Lavender, Geranium, Palmarosa, Juniper Berry
• Mature-Looking Skin: Frankincense, Rose, Geranium, Palmarosa, Carrot Seed, Neroli, Lavender
• Dry Skin Care: Roman Chamomile, Geranium, Palmarosa, Rose, Neroli, Lavender, Carrot Seed
• Oily Skin Care: Lavender, Geranium, Clary Sage, Neroli, Cypress, Ylang Ylang
• Appearance of Cellulite & Body Massage: Grapefruit, Cypress, Juniper Berry, Rosemary, Cedarwood
• Leg & Circulation-Focused Massage: Cypress, Juniper Berry, Rosemary, Grapefruit
• Neck & Décolletage Care: Frankincense, Geranium, Rose, Palmarosa, Neroli, Lavender
• Hand Care: Lavender, Geranium, Frankincense, Rose, Neroli, Rosemary
• Foot Care: Tea Tree, Lavender, Rosemary, Roman Chamomile
• Nail & Cuticle Care: Lemon, Lavender, Frankincense, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Myrrh
• Body-Firming Massage Routines: Cypress, Juniper Berry, Grapefruit, Rosemary
• Sensitive or Dry-Feeling Skin: Lavender, Roman Chamomile, Geranium, Frankincense

How to Use Essential Oils in Skin & Body Care

Essential oils are highly concentrated and should generally be properly diluted before applying them to the skin. They can be added to an appropriate carrier oil, unscented lotion base, massage oil, or other compatible body-care formulation.

The appropriate dilution depends on the essential oil, intended use, area of the body, age of the user, and individual sensitivities. Always review the safety information for the individual essential oil before use.

Avoid applying essential oils in or very close to the eyes, inside the nose, or other sensitive mucous membranes. Some citrus essential oils may also be phototoxic when applied to the skin before sun or UV exposure, depending on the oil and method of extraction.

Perform a small patch test when trying a new topical product, particularly if you have sensitive skin.

A Note About Skin Conditions

Aromatherapy can complement a gentle personal-care routine, but essential oils should not be presented as treatments for medical skin conditions such as eczema, acne, rosacea, infections, or vascular conditions. If you have a persistent or worsening skin concern, consult an appropriate healthcare professional.

*Information provided for general aromatherapy and cosmetic self-care purposes. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.