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July 22nd, 2010 
admin I’ve heard that when it comes to skin care, you need to use essential oils (not base oils). What’s the difference between the two? I’ve been using Jojoba oil but I think I want to switch it around a bit. What’s better for facial skin care, combination skin? There’s jojoba, almond, grape seed, tea tree, sunflower seed, coconut, etc.
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I use a mixture of 50% castor oil, 25% grapeseed oil, 25% jojoba oil and a little bit of tea tree oil thrown in for good measure.
I have oily skin so yea.
Overall, the effects of essential oils may be divided into two basic groups. Some essential oils have actual physical effects. For example, eucalyptus oil can be inhaled to help clear sinuses and the respiratory tract. This would obviously relieve some symptoms of an upper respiratory infection (URI). Some oils may be used topically (directly on the skin, where they would usually be absorbed by the body, or on a wound) to possibly relieve swelling or fight certain infections.
You can read more about various oils here:
http://www.aromatherapy-blends.net/aromatherapy-essential-oils.htm
Essential oils are concentrated, hence they should not be applied directly to the skin. Some of them have known to cause irritation and provoke allergy. They need dilution with a carrier oil or base oil like olive and almond oil. Essential oils are diluted before they are used for massage.
With the gaining popularity of aromatherapy , essential oils like eucalyptus, clove have shown curing effects. I use castor oil mixed with olive oil for supple and soft skin. In dry weather, I apply moisturizer instead of oil.