Cedarwood Oil For Skin

Cedarwood essential oil has both anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, which make it a good choice for soothing redness, treating acne, or clarifying congested areas on the skin. It can also be used as an astringent, which is especially beneficial to anyone trying to combat oily areas or reduce pore appearance.

To use cedarwood oil as an acne treatment, add a few drops to a non-comedogenic carrier oil such as sweet almond or grapeseed oil and then massage it into your skin. Let sit for approximately 20 minutes and then rinse off. This can be done several times a week depending on your tolerance for the treatment.

You can also apply cedarwood oil to other areas of your skin to soothe spots of eczema, reduce redness in scars, or reduce arthritis pain. Mix a few drops of the cedarwood oil with a carrier oil or moisturizer and then massage into the affected area.