Health Benefits of Lavender

3. Improves Skin Quality

Many dermatologists believe lavender oil is one of the most effective oils to treat problematic skin conditions such as acne, which occurs when bacterial infections near the sebum glands result in a buildup of trapped sebum underneath the skin's surface. The astringent properties of pure lavender oil hinder the bacteria that causes the initial infection. Adding a small amount of lavender oil to skin cream or ointment can help reduce acne outbreaks. In 2003, medical researchers found even inhaling lavender essential oil leads to reduced acne. This treatment isn't for everyone, though; applying lavender to the skin may make acne worse or cause outbreaks to be more prominent.