Your skin is the largest organ in your body.

Any imperfection in the skin, including acne, redness, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, bumps, dry skin, fine lines, or discolorations, reflects poor function in the body.  When we correct the underlying condition that impacts the skin, the skin will clear up. Continue reading to learn more about the benefits of essential oils for the skin.

 

5 Essential Oils for the Skin

Since the skin is your largest organ, it offers an excellent channel for applying essential oils. Your skin is relatively permeable to fat-soluble substances, such as essential oils. The molecules of essential oils are so small that they can pass through your skin into the capillaries and quickly be absorbed into the bloodstream. From there, they can disperse to specific organs that help support the underlying conditions that contribute to skin imperfections.

One study found that the constituents of topically applied Lavender™ oil were measurable in the blood within twenty minutes and remained in the bloodstream for up to ninety minutes.

 

Underlying Conditions Impacting the Skin

1. Digestive Dysfunction

The health of your skin is a reflection of your body’s ability to digest, absorb, and assimilate the nutrients necessary for growth and repair.  If digestion is compromised and nutrients are in short supply, the body will prioritize and direct the limited nutrients towards essential organs, such as the heart, brain, and liver, and away from hair, nails, and skin.

Nutrients are more easily assimilated in the parasympathetic state, as it triggers the optimal digestive cascade, including the production of saliva, release of stomach acid, enzymes, and bile. For example, a lack of digestive enzymes can reduce the amount of fat and protein that you absorb, leaving your skin feeling dry and dull, which can be a contributing factor to eczema and psoriasis.

Applying Parasympathetic® behind the earlobe on the mastoid bone before meals helps to drop you into the parasympathetic state, promoting healthy skin as it allows nutrients to enter the body in a way that the body can utilize them.

Similarly, the pancreas secretes digestive enzymes that help break down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, allowing nutrients to be adequately absorbed and assimilated. To put the pancreas in balance, consider rubbing the Pancreas™ blend on the fifth rib (2 down from where the bottom of your bra) on the left side of the body to help put the pancreas back in balance for optimal function.

The gallbladder stores and concentrates bile, which helps emulsify fats for optimal absorption, resulting in soft, luminous, well-moisturized skin. Applying Gall Bladder™ to the gallbladder area on the right side of the body under the bra underwire or along and slightly under the right rib cage, can help ease bile flow for optimal fat assimilation and absorption.

Parasympathetic®, Pancreas™, and Gall Bladder™ can be purchased together in the Digestion Support Kit™.

 

 

2.  Gut Health and Inflammation

Gut bacteria and the integrity of the gut lining correlate with the health of your skin.   When your gut lining is compromised, as in the case of leaky-gut syndrome, the contents of your gut can pass through the cell wall and into the bloodstream. Molecules from food, bacteria, parasites, and other pathogens can then enter the bloodstream, triggering an immune response that may cause redness, swelling, and breakouts. As the largest organ in the body, the skin offers the quickest and easiest channel for removing toxins.  More on Leaky Gut HERE.

Healing a leaky gut requires a combination of dietary changes (removing inflammatory foods like grains, dairy, alcohol, and sugar) and supporting the body with essential oils.  Helping the body drop into a parasympathetic state by applying Parasympathetic® behind the earlobe on the mastoid bone helps set the stage for healing.  You can also help reduce inflammation through the topical application of Anti-Inflammatory™ rubbed clockwise around the belly button 2–3 times daily. Additionally, a healthy gut flora and mucosal lining are crucial for absorbing nutrients from food and neutralizing toxic substances.  To repair both, it is vital to incorporate nutrient-dense whole foods, supplements, and essential oils to support digestive weaknesses. Additionally, applying Intestinal Mucosa™ rubbed clockwise around the belly button 2–3 times daily, can help restore the balance of healthy intestinal flora. 

Parasympathetic®, Anti-Inflammatory™, and Intestinal Mucosa™ can be purchased together in the Gut Repair Kit™.

 

 

3.  Compromised Detoxification

Our bodies need to eliminate toxins and waste daily. If the elimination pathways—the channels by which toxins exit the body—are blocked or stagnant, for example, if you are suffering from constipation, the body can reabsorb some of the substances it’s trying to eliminate. These reabsorbed substances can then be excreted through the skin, contributing to skin problems.

Essential oils can play a compelling role in helping to open these detoxification pathways, as they are incredibly gentle and can be applied topically, thus avoiding any additional burden on a potentially compromised digestive system.

Liver™: Your liver is your primary organ of detoxification, filtering toxins from blood and neutralizing the toxins through a series of detox pathways in preparation for elimination.  The liver requires energy and vitality to cope with the increased toxic burden. It can easily become overburdened and underperform. When the liver isn’t functioning correctly, the body becomes more toxic, leading to inflammation and skin problems. Liver™ helps support optimal health and vitality of the liver. Apply Liver™ directly over the liver (right side beneath the breast) 2-3 times daily.

Gall Bladder™:  The gallbladder works in tandem with the liver, releasing bile, a fluid that helps carry toxins and old hormones out of the body, so they don’t get reabsorbed. Poor quality bile also impairs our absorption of fatty acids, which contributes to inflammation and skin problems. To support the optimal flow of bile and allow toxins to flow out of the body, apply 2-3 drops of Gall Bladder™ underneath the ribs at the gall bladder (right side, underneath the ribs. If you lean forward, it is easier to apply under the ribs.) Binders also help ensure that toxins are removed from the body.  Read More about Binders HERE.

Lymph™:  The lymphatic system is critical for moving waste, toxins, and infections out of the cells via the lymphatic fluid, which then flows through the lymph nodes to pre-filter toxins for the liver. The lymphatic system also helps carry nutrients, oxygen, hormones, and other healing substances into every cell in the body, including the skin.  The more you can help the lymph fluid flow, the more quickly you can remove toxins from the body. To support lymphatic drainage and movement, generously apply Lymph™ around the sides of the neck, under the left clavicle, in the armpits, and in the groin area.

 

 

4.  Hormonal Imbalances

Hormonal changes in the body, often during puberty, menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause, can trigger changes in the skin.  This can be related to surges in hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and cortisol, which impact the health of our skin. When our hormones are out of balance, we are more likely to develop dry skin, fine lines, wrinkles, acne, and rosacea. For example, estrogen keeps the skin plump and healthy. As we age, estrogen levels decline, contributing to dry, less elastic, thinner, more fragile, and sagging skin. The skin appears sallow, with fine lines developing into deep creases.

Excessive estrogen, known as estrogen dominance—a hormonal imbalance between the levels of estrogen and progesterone, can also cause skin problems, like acne, and throw other hormones out of balance.  Similarly, high levels of testosterone contribute to acne, as the oil glands beneath the skin enlarge and produce increased amounts of sebum, a type of oil. When pores are filled with excessive sebum, it can cause the surrounding skin cells’ walls to rupture, creating a breeding ground for bacteria. As the sebum attempts to push out of the pore, it can attach to these infectious bacteria and dead skin cells, causing a blockage that begins the formation of a pimple.

To support optimal hormonal levels, consider Estrogen Balance™, which helps the liver gently mobilize estrogen by applying it directly to the liver (on the right side of the body, under the breast) in combination with castor oil before bed and a binder.  Hormone Balance™ also supports healthy hormone balance and the release of hormone-related weight gain.  It contains Frankincense™, Ylang Ylang, Sage, Geranium,  Holy Basil and Basil and should be applied over the liver/gall bladder (right side of the body under ribcage) or thyroid (throat).

Other oils that may help support hormonal balance include Adrenal® oil, which is applied over the adrenal glands (located at the back of the body, approximately one fist’s width up from the 12th rib). This can help increase the body’s ability to adapt to stress and reduce the demand for cortisol production at the expense of progesterone.  Hypothalamus™ may help balance endocrine system, including all your hormones and your adrenals when applied over the third eye.  And Gall Bladder™ helps mobilize excess estrogen and other toxins out of the body when applied over the gallbladder (on the right side of the body under the breast.)

 

 

5. Blood Sugar Dysregulation

The hormones involved in balancing our blood sugar levels—insulin and cortisol—also affect our skin. For example, insulin, a hormone produced in the pancreas that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood, stimulates oil glands. When we consume a lot of high-glycemic foods, insulin levels in the bloodstream increase, stimulating oil production, which is why sugar consumption is often linked to skin problems.

In the same vein, high consumption of sugar and refined carbohydrates can lead to a condition known as insulin resistance, which further contributes to inflammation, liver congestion, and hormonal imbalance.  Cortisol is a stress hormone that can trigger a blood sugar response when your body is under stress. When cortisol levels surge, it can cause sebum production to increase as well, along with amplifying inflammation, which can exacerbate almost any skin condition.

To maintain balanced blood sugar levels, it is beneficial to support the organs responsible for blood sugar regulation, including the pancreas. Applying Pancreas™  over the pancreas (located on the left side of the body, under the rib) can help facilitate its function and balance insulin levels.  Liver™ can be applied over the liver (on the right side of the body, under the ribs) to help maintain steady and constant blood sugar levels by balancing the uptake, storage, and release of glucose. Adrenal® applied over the adrenals helps to balance cortisol levels.

All three oils can be purchased in the Blood Sugar Support Kit™.

 

Featured Oils:

Ready to get started? Click the links below to order today:

• Adrenal® available here
• Anti-Inflammatory™ available here
• Blood Sugar Support Kit™ available here
• Digestion Support Kit™ available here
• Estrogen Balance™ available here
• Frankincense™ available here
• Gall Bladder™ available here
• Gut Repair Kit™ available here
• Hormone Balance™ available here
• Hypothalamus™ available here
• Intestinal Mucosa™ available here
• Lavender™ available here
• Liver™ available here
• Lymph™ available here
• Pancreas™ available here
• Parasympathetic® available here