Organic Skin Care with Healing Lemongrass Essential Oil
Organic Lemongrass (Citronelle), or Melissa, is an herb easily recognized by its tall fronds of leaves and strong lemon-citrusy aroma and is native to Sri Lanka and India. Applying this healing botanical to the skin can help alleviate common skin disorders, such as bacterial infections and even large pores. In addition, organic lemongrass is commonly used an excellent mosquito repellent.
Naturally occurring anti-microbial and anti-bacterial properties in organic Lemongrass help to discourage bacterial or microbial growth on the skin. The essential oil reduces the number of skin infections, as well as alleviates skin irritations, like folliculitis and cellulitis, that are caused by bacterial infections. Lemongrass oil is also fungicidal, -it clears fungus infections on the skin.
This healing essential oil from nature's bounty is loaded with unique anti-fungal, antimicrobial, antibacterial /antiseptic chemical qualities that make it a very effective astringent. Facial skin toners, cleansers and soaps containing organic lemongrass oil do a great job of firming and tightening the skin. When used as an astringent/toner, it is very effective in minimizing skin pores. It is also known to increase the protective barrier of hard tissue under the skin that guards against daily free radical exposure.
Astringent herbs and oils constrict the skin, contract pores, provide skin firming, limit the secretions of oil in the skin and help to clear and fight the recurrence of acne. Astringents/ facial toners are meant to cleanse, stimulate and remove excess oil from the skin, leaving it feeling toned and fresh. Organic Lemongrass essential oil makes an excellent, healing addition to toners and soaps, due to its natural astringent and antiseptic qualities.
This lovely, lemony-scented organic essential oil is also well-known for its aromatherapeutic qualities to calm and relieve stress. This is very important in healing the skin and body as a whole! Stress is a large contributor to decreased effectiveness of the immune system, and disease. Adding organic lemongrass essential oil to your daily skin care regimen or bath is an easy, enjoyable way to increase the healing in your skin care.
