Age spots (aka liver spots, brown spots) are brown discolorations of pigmentation that are usually found on the face, hands, arms, neck, and shoulders. Essential oils can be effective in lightening these areas on the skin. The best is frankincense oil for age spots.
Age spots are caused by excessive exposure to the sun, while most common on older adults, they can affect young people too. The size and appearance of the brown spots will vary.
Can I use Frankincense for brown spots on my skin? Yes, frankincense essential oil is a natural remedy for age spots.
To apply frankincense oil to your skin, dilute it with jojoba oil first (or another carrier oil) to avoid sensitizing your skin. Also make sure that you are using pure frankincense essential oil and not a synthetic version because synthetics often have additives which may irritate sensitive skin types.
How to Fade Age Spots
Have you have tried home remedies for your sun spots? What I like to use is the natural power of frankincense essential oil.
Frankincense oil is well known for its deeply calming effects but it also has amazing skin benefits. This oil contains several components that have actions important to the skin’s healing process.
Its rejuvenating qualities make it an excellent choice to reduce the appearance of long-term sun damage.
This oil is a powerful astringent that can be used to help reduce blemishes, the appearance of large pores, and wrinkles.
Frankincense can promote even skin tone and help get rid of age spots.
Best Essential Oils for Age Spots
You can use just frankincense essential oil for age spots, or you can use a combination of oils to create a synergistic blend of essential oils for brown spots. Here are helpful oils to include:
1. Frankincense Essential Oil
Boswellia carterii, OK for Kids 2+
Its rejuvenating qualities make it an excellent choice to reduce the appearance of long-term sun damage. It has anti-inflammatory and healing properties that are just amazing.
2. Lavender Essential Oil
Lavandula angustifolia, OK for Kids 2+
This legendary oil is chocked full of skin healing benefits for all types of ailments, including dry skin. Lavender is a popular choice for many first aid treatments. Its regenerative properties make it a valuable oil for any skin care blend.
3. Cypress Essential Oil
Cupressus sempervirens, OK for Kids 2+
Tones and strengthens the skin, minimizes skin imperfections like age spots and improves blood circulation.
4. Geranium Essential Oil
Pelargonium graveolens, OK for Kids 2+
Known for its skincare benefits and its ability to enhance the circulation of blood to the site of application. Geranium is also helpful in reducing wrinkles and age spots on the skin.
5. Myrrh Essential Oil
Commiphora myrrha, Caution with pregnancy/lactation
A strong anti-inflammatory agent makes this oil beneficial for skin care. It can help reduce fine lines, tone skin, improve elasticity, and heal the skin.
6. Sandalwood Essential Oil
Santalum album/Santalum spicatum, OK for Kids 2+
Its anti-inflammatory and astringent actions revive and heal dry or damaged skin. It can also reduce the appearance of scars and blemishes.
7. Ylang ylang Essential Oil
Cananga odorata
Improves the complexion and has balancing action on the secretion of sebum. Ylang ylang can tone skin and restore a youthful glow.
8. Lemon (distilled) Essential Oil
Citrus limon, Not phototoxic when distilled, OK for Kids 2+
Tones skin and boosts circulation. Lemon oil can be helpful in lightening age spots and preventing wrinkles and spider veins.
9. Carrot Seed Essential Oil
Daucus carota, Avoid during pregnancy/lactation
Restorative oil for the skin. It is marvelous for lightening skin marks and toning skin. Pure carrot seed essential oil imparts a nourishing benefit to skin care blends.
10. Helichrysum Essential Oil
Helichrysum italicum, OK for Kids 2+
This fantastic regenerative oil boosts circulation and soothes skin. Its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory actions help heal and protect the skin. It can also fade scars, stretch marks, and skin blemishes. Its antioxidant properties protect the skin from free radicals that cause premature aging.
Carrier Oils for Age Spots
Essential oils are very concentrated and require dilution with a carrier oil before applying them to the skin. You can use a variety of carrier oils in your essential oil recipe blends for age spots. Here are some particularly helpful carrier oils you may want to try when using essential oils.
Jojoba Oil
Similar to human sebum and has long been used in skincare. Jojoba oil is suitable for all skin types and treatments. It is readily absorbed by the skin and has a long shelf life which makes it a staple for use with essential oils.
Moringa Oil
It contains high levels of oleic acid and rich in antioxidants which help to protect skin from premature aging. Moringa oil can reduce the appearance of scars, stretch marks, and fine lines. Read more about moringa oil benefits here.
Rosehip Oil
This luxurious oil has skin-nourishing fatty acids that support cell and tissue regeneration. Rosehip oil can reduce scarring, balances skin, and tones skin. Read more about rosehip seed oil uses & benefits.
Grapeseed Oil
Rich in linoleic acid and antioxidants, this nourishing oil has emollient and skin toning properties. Grapeseed oil has anti-aging effects that can leave the skin with a satiny finish.
Avocado Oil
Extremely soothing oil to dry skin due to its high content of fatty acids. Avocado oil can repair and protect the skin, replenish mature skin, and aid in skin regeneration. Read more about avocado oil
Evening Primrose Oil
This anti-aging oil is enriched with fatty acids like omega-6 linoleic acid and gamma-linolenic acid. Evening primrose oil has anti-inflammatory and skin-rejuvenating properties that can improve the appearance of skin.
Argan Oil
High levels of antioxidant vitamin E and essential oil fatty acids make it a moisturizing and soothing oil for all skin types. Argan oil can balance the skin, reduce inflammation, minimize the appearance of scars and stretch marks, and help to soften sun-damaged skin.
Dilution rates for 10 ml roller bottles:
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Essential Oil Recipes for Age Spots
You can try these roll on recipes for age spots or create your own blend using the essential oils and carrier oils listed above. Just be sure to blend to the dilution level you desire.
I like to use roller blends for easy oil applications because they are easy to make, grab, and roll on to the skin. Persistence is key to fade age spots over time, daily use is most effective. Here are some natural remedies for age spots.
Frankly Beautiful Roller Blend for Face |
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Simple blend for use on delicate facial tissue
Directions: Add all ingredients to a 10 ml roller bottle. No need to measure, just use a funnel and fill half of the bottle with rosehip and the other half with argan, leaving enough space for 2 drops of frankincense and the rollerball insert. Once capped, shake to mix. Be sure to label the bottle with contents. Roll onto desired areas. 1% dilution. |
Youthful Glow Roller Recipe |
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Roll directly onto age spots and let the oils absorb into the skin
Directions: Add essential oils to a 10 ml roller bottle, fill the rest of the bottle with jojoba oil, leaving enough space for the rollerball insert. Once capped, shake to mix. Be sure to label the bottle with contents. 5% dilution. |
Age Spots Roller Blend #1 |
Directions: Add essential oils to a 10 ml roller bottle, fill the rest of the bottle with jojoba oil, leaving enough space for the rollerball insert. Once capped, shake to mix. Be sure to label the bottle with contents. 2% dilution. |
Age Spots Roller Blend #2 |
Directions: Add essential oils to a 10 ml roller bottle, fill the rest of the bottle with jojoba oil, leaving enough space for the rollerball insert. Once capped, shake to mix. Be sure to label the bottle with contents. 2% dilution. |
Age Spots Roller Blend #3 |
Directions: Add essential oils to a 10 ml roller bottle, fill the rest of the bottle with jojoba oil, leaving enough space for the rollerball insert. Once capped, shake to mix. Be sure to label the bottle with contents. 2% dilution. |
Age Spots Roller Blend #4 |
Directions: Add essential oils to a 10 ml roller bottle, fill the rest of the bottle with jojoba oil, leaving enough space for the rollerball insert. Once capped, shake to mix. Be sure to label the bottle with contents. 2% dilution. |
Types of Frankincense Essential Oil
There are several types of frankincense essential oil:
- Frankincense carterii (most popular)
- Frankincense frereana
- Frankincense serrata (usually lowest cost)
- Frankincense sacra aka Sacred Frankincense
While each type has slightly varying aromas, you can use the frankincense oil of your choice for skincare. Frankincense is a non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing essential oil.
Where to Buy Frankincense Essential Oil?
Don't have a bottle of Frankincense? Here are some favorite brands:
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