The Essential Oils for Sensitive Skin that Calm and Soothe

Is irritation, inflammation, or embarrassing redness a concern?

Then, chances are, you could be suffering from sensitive skin.

But stop, don’t panic; you’re in good company.

This is one of the most common skin concerns we see with our clients.

Sensitive skin is often associated with pale, fair skin types, but don’t be fooled.

Those who have oily or combination skin can also be prone to sensitivity.

Think acne inflammation.

Here at NC, all of our products are formulated with sensitive skin in mind.

Why? Because everything we put in and on our skin must be nutritious and safe.

The great thing is that nature has provided us with botanical oils.

So join us as we discover why oils are the perfect option for treating your delicate skin.

Sensitive Skin

There is a plethora of information about suitable face oils for your skin, which can be confusing.

But what oil you use depends on your skin concerns, which are especially important with sensitive skin. Otherwise, you may instigate a cascade of inflammation.

As this study demonstrates, (1) it is essential to understand a plant’s constitution to be sure what you are using on your skin is not counterproductive.

But wait before you run for the hills due to information overload; we’re here to make it easy for you.

So join us as we break down the skin sciency stuff.

So you can take your skin from sensitised and inflamed to calm and soothed with beautiful botanicals.

Phytosterols

These are natural components found in plants and have a real affinity with your skin.

Plants rich in phytosterols strengthen your skin barrier function and stabilise your skin’s natural oil production.

• anti-irritant
• repairs damaged skin
• repairs the skin’s barrier function
• regulates cellular turnover
• helps with skin damage produced by scars and keloids
• phytosterols work like natural hydrocortisone, reducing redness and inflammation and soothing itchy, irritated skin

Linoleic Acid

As this study (2) demonstrates, this oil should be included in your skincare routine if you have sensitive skin.

Oils rich in linoleic acid are highly barrier-repairing.

If you need more convincing, check out this list of benefits that linoleic brings to YOUR skin:

• hydrating
• anti-inflammatory
• restores the barrier function
• reduces scaling
• prevents flakiness
• reduce inflamed acne pustules
• reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL)

Palmitoleic Acid

Palmitoleic acid is a building block of your skin and is packed with essential oils for sensitive skin. It prevents burns and wounds and is also a potent antimicrobial.

• healing and repairing
• reduces the build-up of bacteria in the cell wall
• naturally found in your skin’s fatty acid profile
• It is one of the building blocks of your skin
• repairs damaged skin, including sunburn, open wounds, and scratches

Oleic Acid

Oils containing oleic acid have some incredible benefits:

• softens and soothes skin
• regenerates skin cells
• moisturising and conditioning
• behaves like an anti-inflammatory, soothing and calming the skin

NC Recommendations

We have harnessed many of these healing components in our formulas:

Xcell Barrier Repair Oil

Everyone’s favourite is packed with healing essential oils for sensitive skin; it’s a super-calming face oil featuring barrier-building botanicals extracted from New Zealand.

These include soothing sea buckthorn and healing rosehip, all suspended in a skin-healing base of jojoba and squalane.

Xcell is nourishing enough for dry skin and soothing sufficient for our sensitive skin friends.

Miracle cleanse

Containing a blend of light seed oils and fermented botanical and herbal extracts, this gorgeous cleansing oil is like a sort of Jagermeister digestive aperitif for your face.

Miracle Cleanse deeply cleanses without stripping and has plenty of potent cleansing power to put the roses back into your cheeks—it’s a real pick-me-up for your skin.

To conclude. The naked truth

It seems that the answer to many skincare woes may be hiding in your backyard.

Although this is nothing new, plants and herbs have been used for centuries for medicinal and beauty purposes.

Nature always provides, especially for sensitive skin, in the form of gorgeous phytosterols, linoleic acid, oleic acid, and more.

Here at The Naked Chemist, we unite nature with skin science to create plant-powered, high-performance skincare that supports your skin’s recovery.

Many of our formulas are specifically formulated for sensitive, delicate skin, working like cortisone to help reduce irritation and inflammation while strengthening your protective barrier.

If you have damaged or fragile skin, we invite you to discover the benefits of nature and try these gorgeous essential oils for sensitive skin.

References

1. Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils

2. Effect of olive and sunflower seed oil on the adult skin barrier