According MayoClinic.com, boils are irritated, painful pus-filled bumps that occur when hair follicles are inflamed and infected with bacteria. Boils are usually treated by draining them or antibiotics, and in some cases, a combination of both. However, boils that have been drained can sometimes leave small scars after they heal. Luckily, there are some natural treatments that can help to get rid of these scars over a fairly short period of time according to Susan E. Worwood, author of "Essential Aromatherapy: A Pocket Guide to Essential Oils and Aromatherapy."
Step 1
Combine Roman chamomile essential oil, galbanum essential oil, spike lavender essential oil, clary sage essential oil, tea tree essential oil, thyme essential oil and olive oil in a small jar with a tight-fitting top.
Step 2
Cover the jar and shake it combine the essential oils and olive oil.
Step 3
Pour a small amount of the essential oil mixture onto your clean fingertips. Gently massage the oil onto the area of skin being treated. Leave the oil on the skin 40 to 45 minutes after massaging it in.
Step 4
Rinse your skin with cool, clean water. Wash with a very gentle facial cleanser and apply a regular moisturizer to the area.
Step 5
Use this treatment two times per day after waking up and before going to bed. Stop using the essential oil mixture if it makes your skin red, itchy or swollen.
Step 6
Store unused portions of the essential oil mixture in a cool, dark and dry place, and always make sure the jar is tightly-covered to prevent evaporation. Discard the mixture after 90 days.
Things You'll Need
- 1/2 tsp. Roman chamomile essential oil
- 1/2 tsp. galbanum essential oil
- 1/2 tsp. spike lavender essential oil
- 1/2 tsp. lemon essential oil
- 1/2 tsp. clary sage essential oil
- 1/4 tsp. tea tree essential oil
- 1/4 tsp. thyme essential oil
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Small jar with tight-fitting top
- Gentle facial cleanser
- Moisturizer
References
- "Essential Aromatherapy: A Pocket Guide to Essential Oils and Aromatherapy"; Susan E. Worwood; 1995
- Mayo Clinic: Boils and Carbuncles: Definition
- Mayo Clinic: Boils and Carbuncles: Treatments and Drugs
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