Varicose veins and spider veins can be unsightly and downright painful at times. A varicose veins essential oil blend recipe can help make skin look its healthiest!
Throughout high school and college I was very active. As a competitive volleyball player working out four hours a day (at least) was my norm. Then came marriage, kids, and not as much working out. My love for chocolate (like these chocolate pots de creme), doesn’t always help either.
What Causes Varicose Veins?
After my first pregnancy, I noticed a huge difference in my legs. Hello spider veins. According to Mayo Clinic, spider and varicose veins are caused by damaged valves. Pregnancy, age, gender, and obesity also play a role in causing weak valves. Even too much sitting or crossing your legs makes the issue worse.
Women get the short end of the stick here since we’re much more likely to get spider and varicose veins. Better circulation and working out our muscles can help repair the damage and there are several ways to do that.
Obviously, more movement and avoiding things that constrict blood flow are key. Essential oils for varicose veins can also help.
Essential Oils for Varicose and Spider Veins
I use essential oils in my DIY hand sanitizer spray, homemade laundry detergent, and honey face wash. While I love them for cleaning, these oils pack a serious punch when it comes to keeping the body healthy.
How to Treat Varicose Veins with Essential Oils
Spoiler alert: essential oils on their own aren’t going to magically cure anything. Healthy lifestyle choices and movement are just as important. A varicose veins essential oil blend recipe can certainly give us a boost though!
Because varicose veins are caused by weak arteries and damaged valves, we want to strengthen the veins and improve blood flow. Reducing inflammation is also helpful.
These are the best essential oils for varicose and spider veins that I’ve found:
- Chamomile – supports a healthy inflammatory response and proper blood vessel constriction.
- Cypress- strengthens and supports healthy vein walls
- Lemon- supports circulation
- Lemongrass – supports healthy circulation
- Rosemary– enhances circulation
- Geranium – positively affects the blood and stimulates circulation
- Ginger – stimulates healthy circulation
- Helichrysum – dissolves coagulated blood inside and outside of veins
- Frankincense– supports strong blood vessels and healthy circulation
- Peppermint – stimulates circulation and has a cooling, pain-relieving effect.
- Lavender – helps calm inflammation and improves skin blemishes
- Yarrow – restores healthy blood flow
A note on yarrow: Yarrow essential oil is pretty pricey so I use the infused oil instead. Here are directions for how to make an herb-infused oil (just skip the part about turning it into a salve). You can infuse grapeseed oil with yarrow to use in this varicose veins essential oil blend recipe.
What Carrier Oil is Good for Varicose Veins?
Some essential oils, like lavender, can be used undiluted sometimes. Most of the time it’s safest to dilute in a carrier oil. Not only does diluting make the essential oils stretch further, but it also helps prevent skin irritation.
Olive and coconut oil are popular choices but other carrier oils have added benefits for vein health. Avocado oil and jojoba oil are some of my favorites for improving varicose veins. Since these are both heavy oils, I mix them with a lighter, faster absorbing oil like grapeseed.
- Avocado oil penetrates deep into the skin, taking the essential oils with it. It also stimulates collagen production and speeds healing.
- Jojoba oil also helps heal wounds and stimulate collagen, while being a good anti-inflammatory. This is perfect for those inflamed and sometimes painful veins.
- Vitamin E oil adds extra anti-inflammatory properties and improves the shelf life of the varicose vein essential oil blend.
How to Apply Essential Oils for Varicose Veins
I’ve been applying this once a day as you would lotion. My legs are super soft and moisturized now! From the other recipes I’ve seen online these usually take about a month to see results and should be used daily for several months. To prevent sensitization some recommend using for 2 weeks, then stopping for 1 week, repeating this cycle.
Apply as much oil as you need to comfortably cover your legs. I’m over 6 ft tall and all leg so I’ll probably use a bit more than you will! Be sure to rub this up, towards the heart. This ensures you’re not rubbing the blood in the veins back down since the valves in the veins are supposed to trap the blood.
Safely Diluting the Essential Oils
Generally, a 2-5% dilution of essential oils is a safe and effective way to cover a large area of the body… like both legs. Lemongrass should not be used over 1% though or it can cause sensitization and burns. To be safe I’ve kept the lemongrass well under 1%.
None of the other oils in this varicose veins essential oil blend recipe have any specific precautions or strict dilution guidelines. That means more wiggle room for personal preference. Certain chemotypes of essential oils work better than others for certain situations. I’ve included links to my favorite top quality ingredients in the recipe if you don’t have the supplies on hand.
Essential Oils for Varicose Veins
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp jojoba oil
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil
- 2 Tbsp grapeseed oil
- 1/2 tsp non-gmo vitamin E oil (optional)
- 4 drops geranium
- 7 drops lemongrass
- 5 drops rosemary or ginger
- 3 drops frankincense
- 10 drops cypress
- 5 drops helichrysum italicum
- 2 ounce glass dropper bottle
Instructions
- Add the essential oils, vitamin E, jojoba and avocado oils to the bottle.
- Add grapeseed oil until the bottle is almost full. Be sure to leave enough room for the dropper!
- Shake gently to combine and store away from heat and direct sunlight.
Notes
To use: Apply liberally to the legs or other affected area. Be sure to massage towards the heart.
A Simpler Essential Oil Recipe for Varicose Veins
You can use any of the essential oils mentioned above, depending on what you have and what will work best with your situation. I aim for 10-25 drops of essential oil for every two tablespoons of carrier oil.
If you don’t have some of the more expensive essential oils on hand, then you could just use rosemary, lemongrass, and cypress in your carrier oil of choice. It won’t pack quite the same punch, but it will cover your bases.
What are the best ways you’ve found to improve vein health? Leave us a comment and be sure to share this post with a friend!
Can’t wait to try this!
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Did you use this????
I’n curious to know the results of using this. You mention your legs were moisturized and smooth but did this really help w/ minimizing the appearance of your ******** veins? Thanks!
To be honest I haven’t been consistent enough with it. I went through the first bottle but I wasn’t using it every day like I should have. I was just using lemongrass and ginger because its what I had at the moment. My next bottle is going to have cypress, frankincense and geranium too (which I recently bought). I’ll have before and after pics up as soon as I get through the 3 month regiment. And I have dark colored spider veins, they haven’t gotten to the point of varicose yet.
Jamie, I have had a blood clot behind my left knee a few years ago, would it be safe to use your gorgeous leg recipe on my legs?
Hi Betty. In theory using oils that will help dissolve coagulated blood and improve circulation in the veins would be great for blood clots, or people who are prone to blood clots. However, I am not a Dr. or a certified aromatherapist so to be safe I would consult with an aromatherapist as I can’t give medical advice. Thanks for your comment!
Hi! What size bottle do you recommend? And is a spray bottle best? Thank you!
I like using a 4 oz glass bottle so it lasts longer. And I use a dropper bottle since the oils clog up a sprayer.
I’m just starting to get the ****** veins, so I really need to try this.so please send me you best recip eand best place to get supplies,thank you.
Hi Geri! I get my carrier oils from Mountain Rose Herbs, (click here) and you can see my favorite place to buy essential oils here (click here) You can use the recipe in the article, or choose which oils you want, I tell what each one does in the article 🙂 Right now I’m using about 10 drops lemongrass essential oil, 5 drops cypress essential oil, 1 Tablespoon jojoba oil, 1 Tablespoon avocado oil and 1/4 tsp non-gmo vitamin E.
What do you think about Doterra oils I am new to the oil game been using them for 6 months now only been buying Doterra I’ve spent a lot of money on them they definitely work for certain conditions but my varicose vein and swelling of leg really doesn’t seem to have anything that really works to great do you have an oil company that is an expensive or cheaper that you can stand by from us and I also only have fractionated coconut oil jojoba oil and almond oil is it really necessary to get the avocado carrier oil let me know what you think thanks
Hi Anthony you can email me at jamie@theherbalspoon.com for more information on my favorite brand. Unfortunately, due to legal reasons I’m unable to disclose that here. The avocado oil is helpful, but it can definitely be omitted if you don’t have any. I look forward to your email and thanks for your comments!
Dear Jamie, I have been applying Helichrysum essential oil to my at times very protruding varicose veins. Especially after a lot of walking ,in the summer months. I dilute it with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 8 drops of helichrysum. I was applying this once at night and then putting my feet up above the waist for 15 minutes. when I then stand up they are swollen and are BULGING. Is this normal ? Is this a regular part of the healing process ? I did it seven times and have stopped until some kind soul with more experience than I have can give me some guidance. Do you know ? I can send some money to you if that is needed. Thank You truly yours Carolyn Lekakis.
Helichrysum breaks up broken and old blood so it could be that you’re overwhelming the blood vessels and they’re swelling. Other oils like rosemary and lemon help increase circulation to the area to get the blood back up to the heart where it’s supposed to go. Everyone can react differently to different natural remedies though so if you’re still having issues and feel like it’s not a good option for you, go with your gut!
Thanks for the super information Jamie. I’ve had amazing results with [vein support] using essential oils I initially started with a similar blend, however I continue to change it up in the hope that the tweaks will carry on the good results. I use a base of coconut. grape seed and sweet apricot oils and then three or four of the oils you have listed and others (i.e. lemon) and have found Cypress to be the real winner here. I apply my blend directly to the vein(s) using a little roller applicator, and do this upon rising and then before going to bed. I’d say I started seeing results within about six weeks. It’s helped areas that I’d had for years.
That’s so good to hear Amy! I love the roller bottle idea. Mine has been in a dropper bottle so it’s a little more cumbersome to use.
Amy,
Just to be clear, I should just apply over the trouble spots with a roller bottle, not my entire leg? Do you then massage the oil into the area?
I’m hoping it’s doesn’t require the whole leg as that could get a bit costly with the better oils twice a day.
Thank you!
Audrey
I would be sure to rub towards the heart only, otherwise it can make the problem worse.
When applying the oil recipes on lower legs for swelling or varicose veins does it matter if I rub on the entire leg or just the troubled area and does it also need to be rubbed on different areas like chest back of neck essential
Some people have reported results with just using the essential oils on problem areas, however if you have a lot of problem areas it may just be easiest to rub it all over your legs. Just be sure you only rub the oils up towards the heart, or it can make the issue worse!
Hi everyone.
Jamie,
I have been researching about essential oils but I like to get shortcuts to answers…I see you are experienced with using same, what do you mean by ‘it can make it worse’ if person does not rub the oil toward heart? (just a bit confused)
Thank you much!
Hi Melissa! I mention in the article to “Be sure to rub this up, towards your heart. Since the valves in the veins aren’t trapping the blood like they should, you don’t want to make the problem worse by rubbing it back down.” Hope that helps!
Hi Jamie!
Where do you get your essential oils from? I tried clicking on the link but it wouldn’t go through. Can’t wait to try this, thanks! Also, you had mentioned to use it for 2 weeks then take one week off, and we do that cycle for as long as we use this recipe?
Hi Colleen! From what I’ve read, yes, you would repeat that cycle for several months until the veins look how you want them to. Unfortunately I can’t mention which brand I use on here due to FDA regulations. If you subscribe to my essential oils newsletter though I can share what brand I use through there. Here’s the link 🙂 http://madmimi.com/signups/153114/join Or you can read more about why I love this brand here. https://www.theherbalspoon.com/essential-oils
Hi! Just wondering if this is pregnancy safe? My veins are getting so dark and I look like I have bruises everywhere!!
Hi Liz! The main concern in pregnancy is you don’t want to use anything that can cause uterine contractions. You would have to drink high amounts or apply whole bottles of oil for that to be a concern from what I’ve seen though. This article from the National Aromatherapy Association lists oils to avoid while pregnant. I personally would feel safe using this oil blend diluted as directed topically, but I encourage you to do your own research and make a decision based on what you feel comfortable with. Some aromatherapists say no oils should be used when pregnant just in case, but I feel that’s going a little overboard. http://www.naha.org/explore-aromatherapy/safety/#pregnancy
Seriously that recipe requires a huge investment! Frankincense and helichrysum are two of the most expensive essential oils. I use frankincense regularly and it hasn’t done jack for veins–but it’s great on fine lines. I’m baffled by the Rosemary oil in the recipe as that increases blood circulation–so much so that a medical study on hair loss found it to be as effective as rogaine to regrow hair. Not a fan of lemongrass oil–that’s one that shouldn’t be used neat. I’m also baffled by the three carrier oils and vitamin e oil. Jojoba oil is expensive and an excellent carrier oil–if using jojoba I don’t see the reason for the other carriers.
For spider veins I only use cypress and lemon oils–and I apply neat, which is directly on the skin undiluted. I’ve had no issues with direct application. And my skin is so sensitive a doctor once told me he had never treated a patient with such sensitive skin. I’ve been applying the oils on spider veins on both thighs and backs of both knees for about two weeks. The spider veins on the backs of the knees are almost gone. The spider veins on the thighs are notably diminished. i don’t know if the oils will make the spider veins completely disappear, but I have noticeable improvement.
I buy my oils online at Eden Botanicals or Whole Foods.
Hi Cate, thanks for your comment! When they’re combined together they work synergistically to help with the veins. I also mentioned in the article that anyone could choose which oils match their situation and use those. Unfortunately I’m legally not allowed to describe what each oil does in detail, but I’ve tried my best to hint at it. I don’t advocate using any essential oils neat most of the time due to sensitization issues. Just because you haven’t had any issues applying neat, doesn’t mean your body won’t reject them in the future. I have super sensitive skin myself, even using a permanent marker once gave me a rash! I’d been using a citrus blend undiluted as perfume, but now I get a red mark on my skin if I use that oil. Lemon especially can cause issues since it’s phototoxic. The essential oils sold at Whole Foods are not high quality, so their therapeutic benefits aren’t as strong as a pure oil. And varicose veins in the legs are caused by poor circulation and weak valves unable to return the blood properly back up to the heart. Rosemary increases circulation, which when used with other oils to support the valves gets the stuck blood out of there. I describe why I’ve chosen each of the carrier oils, as they each serve a purpose. I do need to update the article however, as I’ve found that mixing them with grapeseed oil not only makes it less expensive, but it soaks in faster.
For spider veins I only use cypress and lemon oils what kind exactly?
Bill Do you mix with carrier oil? If so, what ratio do you blend?
What is neat that I see mentioned in Cate’s response? Did I miss something prior to this that explained it? I am looking for the best oils for both varicose and spider veins. Thanks much. My legs need help!
Hi Patty, I explained why its dangerous to use oils “neat” on a regular basis in response to Cate. This means the essential oil is used straight and undiluted. These are highly concentrated oils and aren’t meant to generally be used undiluted! Right now I’m using a blend of helichrysum to dissolve the stuck blood in the veins, cypress to help shrink the bulging veins and lemon and lemongrass to help the blood circulate better and move out of there. Does that help you better know which oils you can use to help?
What are your too three essential oils to help reduce the appearance of spider veins? I’m a little lost and not sure where to start?
I am 58and post menopausal.
Thank you!
Hi Kathy, any of the oils used above would be helpful. Basically you want to increase circulation, and tighten and tone the appearance of veins. If you could only do three, I would pick lemongrass, cypress and helichrysum 🙂
Um. Thanks for the info but it’s nothing I haven’t read on other blogs and health sites. What is this bs about legally not been being able to describe the benefits of essential oils? You just described them a few comments after that. Not trying to be difficult but..what are you talking about?
Hi Jessica, because I sell essential oils I can’t make any claims that they can treat or prevent any disease or condition. Even something as simple as saying an oil will help a sore throat. People who are making specific claims about essential oils are either not affiliated with any brand, or are doing so illegally. The FDA can’t prosecute every offender, but they’ve really been cracking down on offenses lately, shutting down and raiding businesses. I can make structure function and cosmetic claims. So I can say that an oil will improve the appearance of unsightly veins, but not that it will heal varicose veins. I have a lot more knowledge on the subject than I’m able to share, which is why I included the comment. Sorry for any confusion!
I WISH THAT I CAN GIVE YOU A THUMBS UP FOR THAT COMMENT……THANK YOU FOR SHARING THE KNOWLEDGE WITH US ALL…….BLESSING UPON YOU JAIME
I love this information! You did such a great job on the research!
Thanks Jill, it was a labor of love!
just found your site and love the info , I to have had spider veins for over thirty years ,I have just started using the oils so will see what happens , thanks again for the input
Thanks for the info. When I get all my oils bought,I will be trying this for sure. I usually get the injections twice a year for both types of veins… But I haven’t done any in over a year. I mostly get the veins badly on my right leg… I’ll have to do some before and after pics. Thanks again,have a great day.
I started using this about 3 weeks ago, with a few small weeks, and it works really well! I left out the Rosemary and used 1 carrier oil – Avocado – as I read he helps with absorption. Now, if I could just remember whether that filled my 10 mL rollerball or if I doubled it …. ?
Hi, I love all your information! I do have a question though. I was wondering if you could use Witch Hazel instead of a carrier oil? There are so many benefits of Witch Hazel and claims to help veins. Also, wondering if using Witch Hazel in a spray bottle would stop oils from clogging the sprayer?
I think that’s an awesome idea Diane! One of my favorite herbalist’s, Rosemary Gladstar has a leg vein recipe in her book that features witch hazel. And I’ve used witch hazel with essential oils before in a spray bottle, and it does work very well. Let me know how it works out for you!
What is the title of Rosemary Gladstar’s book??
Oops, forgot to add that! Here’s the link to the one with the vein recipe in it. I use her time tested recipes often, and there’s so much good info in this guide. http://amzn.to/2gKlPCl
Thank you so much!!!!!!
I have had very bad varicose veins for over 50 years due to having had to wear a body cast for 6 months when I was a child. This resulted in purple ropey veins which until now, were unsightly and caused me to never wear shorts or show my legs. I read about people getting results with essential oils so I mixed up a batch of whatever I had on hand, put it into a bottle of cheap body lotion and used it every day. Around 3 months after that, I started noticing pain in that area, then redness, itching, etc. I was truly afraid I was having a blood clot or something. I started icing it and using compresses. The swelling went down and the ropey veins were gone. Other than a little discoloration where the varicose veins used to be, there is no more ugly ropes. Cannot guarantee this is what did it but something, did and I am ecstatic.
I have been using your recipe for several months now but don’t see a difference. I apply it once a day after I shower. Any suggestions??
It could be that you’re not using a good brand of essential oils, or it could be that you need to change up the recipe a little bit to fit your needs better. I listed several different oils that will have the same general function, but your body may respond better to some than others. For example lemon and lemongrass both support healthy circulation, but maybe you would respond better to lemon instead of lemongrass. You could also try increasing the percentage of the essential oils used in the blend to make it stronger. From what I’ve heard from others though, it takes closer to 3 month to really see a difference. I know for me it can be hard to tell a difference with something like this since it can be so gradual, so maybe taking a picture for a before and after to track progress will help give you a better idea if it’s actually helping or not. Good luck!
Thank you!!!! I use doTerra and now started using Young Living too. I only use good quality oils so I will take your recommendation and add extra oil to my recipe.
On the bottom (around my ankle and upwards about 4 inches I have a mass of small leaky looking veins that make me swell and get warm. One of my doctors said it looked like vasculitis. I would like to try your blend, but want to make sure it won’t do more damage. Do you think it would be safe?
I’m not a doctor so I can’t give medical advice, however you could try it if you feel comfortable and then stop if it makes anything worse. Personally if I had this issue I would maybe try a witch hazel compress and elevating the feet. Rosemary Gladstar has some excellent vein health recipes in her book for issues like this that you may find helpful too, primarily an herbal tea recipe (that I’ve used myself) and a witch hazel compress recipe. Here’s the link to the book if you want to check it out! http://amzn.to/2ibwafd
I started using Avocado oil when I was desperate from the itching on my legs. This itching was caused by varicose veins and two blood clots puffing out of the side of my legs. I have an appointment to take care of them but It is months away. I was astounded at the affects of just using avocado oil. We were using it as cooking oil and I started using it in a “why not” fashion. My legs don’t itch anymore and one of the two clots has disappeared! The other one is going down as well. I just came across this blog searching if others had come across this extraordinary oil for use on their legs! The oil is also good on my feet. I apply right before I put my socks on for the day.
Hi, I was looking for suggestions for two situations. #1, I have a small blood clot in my hand from an IV from surgery three weeks ago. I have been using heat and aspirin therapy which really hasn’t started to help so I am looking to essential oils to help me. What do you think would be the best oil to use more of in this situation. #2, I have calcified bruises on the shin of one of my legs from where I fell several years ago. My legs are extremely sensitive, probably because I have a lot of bad veins, so I am just barely stand to lightly massage them. Is there an oil that may be best suited for this situation. I would really like to try and get rid of them as they are painful.
Hi Martina, I’m not a doctor so unfortunately I can’t give medical advice, however I can give you some suggestions for what I might try if I were in your shoes. Cayenne pepper is very good at moving circulation through the body to help with blood clotting. It’s easy to add some to food, however I’ve also used capsules of cayenne when I need more and don’t want the spicy taste. Citrus oils like lemon and sweet orange help support healthy circulation and helichrysum essential oil also helps to break up and move out things that are stuck. I’d use a drop each of sweet orange and helichrysum diluted in some coconut oil on the area. Lemon and lime would also help but they can cause photosensitivity with sun exposure.
As for the second part of your question, I really don’t have any experience with that issue. If it hurts too much to massage them though, then I would maybe use something internally that would help. Rosemary Gladstar has a really good recipe for veins in her book that uses Hawthorne and a few other herbs. I’ve used it before and found it helpful for circulation and veins in the legs. Here’s a link to her book if you’d like to check it out. Good luck and let me know how it goes! http://amzn.to/2C8nNK9
Loved reading all this and the comments too. I just made your recipe here minus the chamomile ( I believe I may be sensitive to it, so I left it out) and put in Double jojoba because I am working with tiny 1/8 oz bottles and I tapped on the end to equate to each drop of essential oil only to discover 1/2 way into it, that one tap was spitting out like 3 drops. So I panicked! LOL added a little more avocado oil too. I was just diagnosed with venous reflux, had an ultrasound and all 4 of my valves are damaged, so my circulation is poor. After reading this blog comments, I’m thinking I may add some more rosemary and clove. I have geranium too. Maybe I should add all of them? I’m new to all of this so I don’t know if I can go overboard easily or I’m paranoid for a good reason. Feeling overwhelmed.:(
It can be easy to feel overwhelmed, but sometimes simpler is better! I would focus on using the oils that boost circulation and strengthen the vein walls.
I have been using the recipe above for spider veins for a little over one year. The overall look of my legs is better. I have a large patch on the top of my foot. It makes the entire top of my foot a bluish/ purplish tone.
I have come back to the site and have added yarrow in the past month and I am hoping for better results.
I am not sure if these will go completely away but they do not seem to have gotten any worse.
I have wondered about Tumeric for this purpose since I have heard it will remove dried, stagnant blood. Do you have any thoughts on this?
In any event, I want to thank you for your information and your blog. I appreciate it very much.
Thanks again!
Vicki
I’m glad its been working well for you, but it does sound like you do need to change things up a bit for better results. I haven’t used or heard of turmeric for this purpose so it’s not something I can comment on. Do you use helichrysum in the blend, or maybe you need a bit more? This helps to break up the stagnant blood, and then lemon or orange increases circulation to get it out of the area. For the past year I’ve been doing cold water therapy which has helped immensely with my stubborn spider veins! It sounds a little intimidating at first, but I’ve gotten used to it. It’s been great for weight loss, stamina, and better circulation in general. If you look into the Wim Hoff method you’ll see what I mean. Also, hawthorn and cayenne pepper internally are fabulous for improving heart health and increasing blood flow, though its not safe with prescription blood thinners. That’s another thing that could be added to an essential oil routine for better results. Thank you so much for your sweet words 🙂
I just ordered cypress, lemongrass, lavender, geranium and frankincense from Florihana Essential Oils. I have been doing some research about essential oils and spider veins but I feel a little bit overwhelmed with so many recipes. Could you please suggest one in which I can use these oils. I am not sure about how many drops of each oil. Thanks
Hi Ana, generally you’d want a 3% dilution total in your final product. So 15-18 drops of essential oil for every 2 tablespoons of carrier oil. The oils you mentioned don’t have strict safety precautions, but lemongrass is generally recommended to not be stronger than 1% or it can cause burning and sensitization. So no more than 6 drops lemongrass for every 2 tablespoons carrier oil. Hope that helps!
Hi Jamie!
I have tried to find some home made remedies to treat my veins in my legs. I have the same story, the veins started to get blue after pregnancy. It is nice to know that essential oils can be used for this issue too. I have been using them only for cleaning!
Thank you for the recipe! I happen to have almost all the ingredients, just have to get some vitamin E oil!
Thank you for the tip! I really hope it will work!
Glad to help Anna! Just be sure you’re using a high quality brand, a lot of the cheaper versions have been diluted or contaminated and won’t work as well (or at all).
What are the best oils to use for wrinkles on the legs?
Hi Carole, Frankincense and Sandalwood essential oils are great for reducing the appearance of wrinkles. And rose hip seed oil and shea butter both contain cinnamic acid, an antioxidant that helps regenerate and smooth skin. Hope this helps!
Hello
I use carrier oil mixed with lavender oil for my legs.
After reading this, I am curious…..
can the mixture ingredients listed in this article also be used on the face?
Hi Rebecca, Facial skin is more delicate than skin on other parts of the body, so it has to be treated differently. This formula would need tweaked before it could be used on the face. For example, certain oils couldn’t be used and the total concentration of others would be different. Instead I’d recommend a product specifically made for the face. This rose lotion is a favorite of mine 🙂 https://www.theherbalspoon.com/2016/02/homemade-rose-lotion-recipe/