Essential Oils for skin flare ups during Pregnancy!

Pregnancy is a magical time in a woman's life. It also brings about many changes within the body, some of which are amazing and some that are annoying. One issue that comes to mind is the blemishes that bring you back to your teenage years! Hormones during pregnancy can trigger serious break-outs for some women. All of the traditional methods of getting rid of acne during pregnancy are off-limits such as Retin-A, Accutane, Benzoyl Peroxide, and basically anything from the pharmacy. Even when you are not pregnant, some of the ingredients and side effects of these products scare me. There is however a natural remedy that works wonders for blemishes, pimples and acne...ESSENTIAL OILS! Since they are anti-bacterial and have antiseptic properties, pure essential oils are the perfect solution for acne. There are a few oils that I recommend and have personal experience using. Lavender oil cleared up a major break-out almost overnight. It did dry out my skin, probably because I used more than needed, but the red pimples disappeared. One drop on my finger and then rub it on the area of the face that needs clearing up. Lemon oil seems to help to maintain clearer skin when applied nightly as well. A little drop goes a long way with Essential Oils. They are highly concentrated and some may need to be diluted/mixed with a little coconut oil for especially sensitive skin. You want to be sure you are getting the highest grade of essential oils and know how they are made. Much like you choose your organic food during pregnancy, know where and how your oils are made especially since some can be ingested. I have also read that Frankincense and Purification can reduce break-outs as well. When you want to look beautiful and go on that baby-moon with your hubby...don't let pimples get you down!! Zap them with Essential Oils. Learn more at about Essential Oils from Young Living.