
This article contains information about organic lavender - Lavandula Bohemia and links to research articles that prove its healing properties.
Essential oils in the treatment of various types of acne
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The treatment of acne is often associated with the long-term use of antibiotics, which leads to antibiotic resistance.
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Therefore, special attention is paid to essential oils and their terpene components with strong antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
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Research has shown that certain essential oils (e.g. lavender) can effectively reduce inflammatory acne lesions.
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Acne vulgaris , which affects 80% of the adolescent population, is the most common skin disease.
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It is well known that skin diseases cause therapeutic, psychological and social problems.
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Although acne is not a life-threatening disease, it can have profound psychosocial consequences.
https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/1/90
2023
The antibacterial inhibitory effect of lavender essential oil on acne in adolescents
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In this study, the treatment consisted of the application of lavender oil for 4 weeks.
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The antibacterial effect of the oil on inflammatory acne has been established.
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From the beginning, rapid improvement was observed in the treated areas.
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It was shown to have a particularly soothing effect on scars and a good effect on acne -prone skin.
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There was a reduction in acne and a significant change in the skin's fat and water content.
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Pore size, sebum secretion, skin tone and keratin status were reduced to normal levels.
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Soothing effect on scars and against Propionibacterium acnes bacteria.
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Lavender oil has great effects on improving the condition of acne-prone skin.
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It is recommended to use lavender oil for acne prevention and skin care.
Aromatherapy, herbal and essential oils for acne
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More and more patients with skin diseases prefer a less dangerous, non-toxic and side-effect-free alternative (natural) medicine.
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Aromatherapy, essential oils (plant extracts), herbal therapy and acupuncture are chosen as treatments.
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Studies in young adults suggest that some of them are useful in treating acne .
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The therapeutic approaches used minimize clinical manifestations and strengthen the immune system.
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Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia ) is increasingly used in medicine, cosmetics and aromatherapy.
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Its strong antibacterial and antifungal properties make it one of the most valuable oils used.
New findings on the use of essential oils in the treatment of acne vulgaris
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The most important remedies for acne include antiseptic essential oils (basil, thyme, lavender or bergamot oil).
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Together with bactericidal and anti-inflammatory oils, they effectively prevent the blockage of skin glands.
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Experimental studies demonstrate the antimicrobial effect of essential oils against Cutibacterium acnes.
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Other studies conducted in vitro have shown promising results of the effect of essential oils in the treatment of acne vulgaris .
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Research into effective but harmless natural substances with antioxidant effects has increased over the years.
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Antioxidants of plant origin in the form of essential oils may be a suitable alternative for the treatment of inflammatory acne vulgaris.
https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/28/17/6395
2023
Healing effects of lavender oil
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An analysis of the available methodological literature in the medical database on the effects of lavender oil was conducted.
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The evaluation of the medical database PubMed contains more than 500 scientific studies on the subject of lavender oil .
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The studies show, among other things, that lavender essential oil contains more than 100 different ingredients.
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In skin care, lavender oil has proven antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe and heal minor skin irritations.
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It is effective for acne , insect bites and minor burns.
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The monoterpenes contained in lavender oil, such as limonene, mononene and perillyl alcohol, have strong anti-cancer effects.
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Lavender oil is known for its calming properties that contribute to relaxation and
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Reduce stress and anxiety and relieve pain.
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Lavender oil also has analgesic properties, meaning it can help with pain management.
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It helps maintain the digestive tract by reducing inflammation and promoting healthy digestion.
https://sf-conference.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/16.D.Popova.docx.pdf
2023
Anti-psoriatic effect of Lavandula angustifolia essential oil
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The study investigated the effects of the main components (linalool and linalyl acetate) of Lavandula angustifolia essential oil on inflammatory skin diseases and psoriasis .
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The antipsoriatic efficacy, significant relief and recovery after application of the oil were confirmed.
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Lavender essential oil is non-irritating and is well tolerated by patients.
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Due to its high content of healing agents, it is very effective topically.
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The extract has high potential to become part of formulations for topical application and therapeutic approaches against psoriasis .
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378874120330087
Aromatic lavender oil as a remedy for atopic dermatitis
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Atopic dermatitis is characterized by itchy eczema that repeatedly worsens and subsides.
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Worldwide, 15-20% of children and 1-3% of adults are affected, and the number of patients is increasing.
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This study investigated the efficacy of the main components of lavender essential oil , linalyl acetate and linalool.
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The oil has been shown to have a positive effect on suppressing skin sensitization .
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The results showed that lavender essential oil from Lavandula angustifolia and linalyl acetate have a strong inhibitory effect on atopic diseases.
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It has also been shown to have an inhibitory effect on psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin disease .
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The essential oil of Lavender officinalis has shown soothing effects on skin diseases .
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In addition to its anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties, there is increasing evidence of the traditional use of lavender essential oil.
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0296408
Effects of topical application of lavender essential oil on the relief of eczema symptoms
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The essential oil of Lavandula angustifolia is valued for its anti-inflammatory and soothing effects on the skin .
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The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of lavender oil on eczema .
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A selected group of patients was treated with a cream made from lavender essential oil.
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Lavender oil significantly reduced the severity of eczema after 7 days.
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Lavender oil has been shown to have a positive effect in the treatment of eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis , depending on the dosage.
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Linalool and linalyl acetate are the main components of the essential oils and have antimicrobial, local anesthetic and anti-inflammatory effects.
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The soothing effect of lavender essential oil has been proven in some skin diseases.
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/pharmacology/articles/10.3389/fphar.2021.680168/full#B57
Summary of medicinal plants used to treat skin diseases
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The review examined observational data on the treatment of skin problems with herbs, with a focus on anti-inflammatory effects .
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The antibacterial properties of medicinal lavender and tea tree oil combined with the adaptogenic properties of ginseng play an important role in the treatment of skin conditions.
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Lavender has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it suitable for treating acne, wounds, burns, eczema , and dermatitis .
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In traditional medicine, lavender is valued for its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
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It is used topically to relieve minor burns, insect bites and skin irritations, and to promote wound healing.
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Study results support the use of herbal treatments and recognize their potential to provide natural solutions for a variety of skin conditions.
https://pharmabiosciencejournal.com/index.php/pbj/article/view/2328
Highly effective biological active ingredients such as Lavandula angustifolia
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After washing Lavandula, Lavandula angustifolia must be endowed with biological activity.
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Before the mechanism is activated, the oils in the cabin are sucked out and then the temperature is increased.
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A strong bactericidal effect on many bacterial strains (such as Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus
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feces).
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In dermatology, the oil helps improve skin, relieve pain , remove psoriasis , and unlock greater potential.
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The research results showed significant potential for healing wounds and burns.
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It is also successfully used to treat inflammations in the mouth as well as infections of the throat and upper respiratory tract.
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Lavandula angustifolia, one of the most popular medicinal plants, is a source of bioactive essential oil characterized by a wide spectrum of biological activity, such as antiseptic, analgesic, antidepressant, and anticancer effects.
https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/9/2458
The effect of essential oils on viruses and bacteria
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Essential oils that have been shown to be effective in treating skin conditions include thyme, geranium, and lavender oil.
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Oils with pain-relieving properties include essential oils of peppermint, lavender, eucalyptus and sage.
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Lavender oil has a stronger analgesic effect than mint and sage oil and thus counteracts itching of the skin.
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Of the oils studied, lavender significantly strengthens the immune system and fights infections.
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Lavender oil, along with thyme, sage and St. John's wort, has a high content of antibacterial substances.
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Essential oils help and have no side effects compared to corticosteroids.
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The healing effects of essential oils have also been proven for diseases such as psoriasis, neurodermatitis, acne and shingles.