The 5 most effective antibacterial essential oils
With many of us moving away from using harsh chemicals and unnatural products in our homes and on our skin, it becomes necessary to find an effective and long-term natural alternative.
Essential oils have been proven to have an incredible array of benefits when incorporated into all-natural products for the home, and skin care is no different.
A particularly appealing factor when it comes to embracing essential oils in skin care is their antibacterial properties. Essential oils are powerful ingredients, so a very small amount goes a long way. Many all-natural skin and hair care companies – like Jindigo Naturals – harness the powers of antibacterial essential oils, creating products that offer amazing results for your skin and hair, completely naturally.
Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree essential oil has been proven to have remarkable antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antifungal and antiviral properties. Thanks to these all-natural attributes it is great for sensitive skin, and many people successfully use tea tree oil to fight acne. The addition of tea tree oil to hair products is great for treating dandruff, and its antibacterial and antiviral qualities make tea tree oil a fantastic addition to hand soaps.
Lemongrass Oil
On top of having a much-loved, earthy citrus scent, lemongrass essential oil possesses strong antibacterial properties. It works well as a skin toner, and the addition of lemongrass oil to skin care products and hand soap infuses them with further germ-ridding qualities. Many people also add lemongrass essential oil to homemade cleaning products thanks to its citrus scent and anti-bacterial powers.
Eucalyptus Oil
Most known for its relaxation inducing powers and ability to relieve cold and flu symptoms, eucalyptus essential oil is a well-loved natural remedy. It is a powerful ingredient, and only a small amount is needed to experience its antibacterial qualities in skincare. People love the addition of eucalyptus oil to skin care, as its scent is extremely calming.
Orange Oil
Orange essential oil is antiseptic and anti-inflammatory, which makes it an ideal ingredient in your skin care routine. The vibrant citrus scent adds to the appeal of this all-natural super-ingredient, which adds an appealing, energising quality to beauty products. Orange essential oil has shown to be light enough for those with sensitive skin to use and experience little to no irritation, and a little goes a long way.
Peppermint Oil
Peppermint essential oil is another highly versatile, all-natural ingredient that is loved for both its beautiful scent and its antibacterial properties. Thanks to the cooling qualities of peppermint oil, it is great for soothing irritated skin and inflammation that is a result of acne. As a natural antiseptic and antibacterial, peppermint essential oil is the perfect addition to all-natural soaps.
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