A skin remedy of Biblical proportions?

From certain clothing fabrics… to laundry detergent… to even household dust…

You SKIN constantly faces an onslaught of “stuff” that can zero-in and cause major itch… irritation… and cracking!

But guess what?

You can start fighting back and reclaiming smooth, healthy, itch-free skin WITHOUT using expensive lotions or bank-breaking beauty equipment.

This natural remedy has been healing some of the worst skin conditions since Biblical times.

Cedarwood essential oil is extracted from the wood pieces of a cedar tree.

Cedarwood has been in use since Biblical times as it was used in ritual cleansings and even served as medicine in treating skin conditions and leprosy.

If cedarwood was powerful enough to help with leprosy back then, just imagine what it could potentially do for your irritated skin TODAY?!

Cedarwood works by regulating your body’s production of sebum. Sebum is an oily substance produced in your sebaceous glands.

It mixes with fat molecules, called lipids, to form a PROTECTIVE coating on the skin’s surface. These lipids help hydrate your skin and protect it from harmful pathogens, such as bacteria and fungi.

Consistent sebum production can help eliminate acne-causing bacteria, guard your skin against environmental pollutants and toxins, and reduce the chance of future breakouts.

Today, cedarwood oil is used as a natural, at-home treatment for a number of chronic skin conditions.

A study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complimentary Medicine even found that some dermatologists are turning to these alternative natural treatments (like cedarwood oil) for acne. The study noted that adding cedarwood oil to skin routines was “helpful in controlling acne” in those struggling with breakouts.

This oil can also soothe eczema, a common skin disorder that causes dry, red, itchy skin that can blister or crack. Studies around cedarwood oil and eczema sufferers noted that cedarwood essential oil reduces eczema’s unpleasant inflammation and dryness.

It even helps with dry scalp by stimulating your scalp and increasing circulation.

Health stores that carry essential oils will sell cedarwood oil. But, be mindful of the label to ensure its 100% pure, therapeutic grade.

If you’ve never used essential oils before, be sure to talk to your doctor first.

And, if you have a history of skin troubles—or are currently taking anything to help a skin condition—be sure to talk to your doctor first before using cedarwood oil to ensure there are no potential interactions.

To healthy skin,

Cory Templeman
Senior Editor, eAlert

Sources:

Axe, Josh. “Bible Oils: 12 Most Revered Oils and Their Historic Uses.” https://draxe.com/essential-oils/bible-oils/

Eske, Jamie. “What is sebum?” https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/sebum