Scientific name Common name Dermatological use Reference Abies balsamea Balsam (Peru, Canadian) cuts , eczema, rashes , sores , and wounds [32 ] Abies balsamea Fir Skin tonic [36 ] Acacia dealbata Mimosa Antiseptic , general care, oily conditions, and nourisher[2 , 32 ] Acacia farnesiana Cassie Dry or sensitive conditions [32 ] Achillea millefolium Yarrow Acne , burns , chapped skin, cuts , dermatitis, eczema, healing agent, infections , inflammation, oily conditions, pruritus, rashes , scars, toner, sores, ulcers , and wounds [32 , 36 , 40 , 42 ] Allium sativum Garlic Acne , antiseptic , fungal infections (ringworm) , lupus, septic wounds , and ulcers [32 , 36 ] Amyris balsamifera Amyris Inflammation [36 ] Anethum graveolens Dill Wound healing encouragement [36 ] Angelica archangelica Angelica Congested and dull conditions, fungal infections , inflammation, psoriasis, and tonic [32 , 36 ] Aniba rosaeodora Rosewood Acne , congested conditions, cuts , damaged skin, dermatitis, general care, greasy and oily conditions, inflammation, psoriasis, scars, regeneration, sores , wounds , and wrinkles[2 , 32 , 36 , 37 , 39 , 41 , 42 ] Anthemis nobilis Roman chamomile Abscesses , acne , allergies, antiseptic , blisters , boils , burns , cleanser, cuts , dermatitis, eczema, foot blisters , general care, herpes, inflammation, insect bites and stings, nappy rash , nourisher, problematic skin, pruritus, psoriasis, rashes, rosacea , sores , sunburn, ulcers , and wounds [2 , 26 , 32 , 36 –43 ] Apium graveolens Celery Reducing puffiness and redness [36 ] Artemisia dracunculus Tarragon Infectious wounds [36 ] Betula alba Birch (white) Congested conditions, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, and ulcers [32 , 36 ] Boswellia carteri Frankincense/olibanum Abscesses , acne , aged or dry and damaged complexions, antiseptic , bacterial infections , blemishes, carbuncles , dermatitis, disinfectant , eczema, fungal and nail infections , general care, healing agent, inflammation, oily conditions, psoriasis, problematic conditions, regeneration or rejuvenation, scars, sores , toner, tonic, ulcers , wounds , and wrinkles[1 , 2 , 32 , 36 –43 ] Bursera glabrifolia Linaloe (copal) Acne, conditioning, cuts, dermatitis, sores, and wounds [32 , 40 ] Calendula officinalis Marigold Athlete’s foot, burns, cuts, diaper rash, eczema, fungal infections, inflammation, oily and greasy conditions, and wounds [26 , 32 , 39 ] Cananga odorata Ylang-ylang Acne , balancing sebum, dermatitis, eczema, general care, greasy and oily conditions, insect bites, and toner[2 , 32 , 36 –38 , 40 , 42 , 43 ] Canarium luzonicum Elemi Aged and dry complexions, bacterial infections , balancing sebum, cuts , fungal infections , inflammation, sores , ulcers , wounds , and wrinkles [32 , 36 , 40 ] Carum carvi Caraway Acne , boils , infected wounds , oily conditions, and pruritus[36 ] Cedrus atlantica Cedar wood Acne , antiseptic , fungal infections , general care, genital infections , greasy and oily conditions, inflammation, insect bites and stings, psoriasis, scabs, and ulcers [1 , 2 , 32 , 36 –39 , 41 –43 ] Cinnamomum camphora Camphor (white) Acne , burns, inflammation, oily conditions, spots, and ulcers [32 , 36 , 42 ] Cinnamomum zeylanicum Cinnamon Antiseptic , gum and tooth care, warts , and wasp stings[32 , 36 , 37 , 41 , 42 ] Cistus ladanifer Rock rose/Cistus /labdanum Aged complexion, bacterial infections , bedsores , blocked pores, eczema, oily conditions, sores , ulcers , varicose ulcers , wounds , and wrinkles [2 , 32 , 40 ] Citrus aurantifolia Lime Acne , bacterial infections , boils , cellulite, congested or greasy and oily conditions, cuts , insect bites, pruritus, tonic, sores , ulcers , warts , and wounds [2 , 32 , 36 , 40 –43 ] Citrus aurantium var. amara Neroli Acne , aged and dry complexions, antiseptic , broken capillaries, cuts , dermatitis, eczema, general care, healing agent, psoriasis, scars, stretch marks, toner, tonic, thread veins, wounds , and wrinkles[2 , 26 , 32 , 36 –43 ] Citrus aurantium var. amara Petitgrain Acne , antiseptic , bacterial infections , balancing sebum, blemishes, greasy and oily conditions, ∗∗ hyperhidrosis, pimples, pressure sores , sensitive complexions, toner, tonic, and wounds [1 , 2 , 32 , 36 , 37 , 39 –42 ] Citrus bergamia Bergamot Abscesses , acne , antiseptic , athlete’s foot , bacterial infections , blisters , boils , cold sores , deodorant, dermatitis, eczema, fungal infections , greasy and oily conditions, healing agent, inflammation, insect bites, pruritus, psoriasis, shingles, ulcers, viral infections (chicken pox , herpes, and shingles) , and wounds [2 , 26 , 32 , 36 , 37 , 40 –43 ] Citrus limon Lemon Abscesses , acne , antiseptic , athlete’s foot , blisters , boils , cellulite, corns, cuts , grazes , greasy and oily conditions, insect bites, mouth ulcers, rosacea , sores ,ulcers , viral infections (cold sores , herpes , verrucae ,and warts) , and wounds [1 , 2 , 26 , 32 , 36 , 37 , 39 , 41 –43 ] Citrus paradisi Grapefruit Acne , antiseptic , cellulite improvement, cleanser, combination and problematic skin, congested and oily conditions, stretch marks, and toner[1 , 2 , 32 , 36 , 37 , 39 –43 ] Citrus reticulata Mandarin Acne , cellulite, congested and oily conditions, general care, healing agent, scars, stretch marks, and toner[1 , 32 , 36 –38 , 40 , 43 ] Citrus sinensis Orange Acne , blocked pores, congested and oily conditions, dermatitis, dry and dull complexions, problematic skin, ulcers , and wrinkles[1 , 32 , 36 –38 , 40 –43 ] Citrus tangerina Tangerine Acne , chapped skin, inflammation, oily conditions, rashes , stretch marks, and toner[36 , 40 , 42 ] Commiphora myrrha Myrrh Acne , antiseptic , athlete’s foot , bacterial infections , bedsores , boils , cracked skin, cuts , dermatitis, eczema, fungal infections (athlete’s foot , ringworm) , healing agent, inflammation, scars, sores , ulcers , weeping wounds , and wrinkles[1 , 2 , 26 , 32 , 36 –43 ] Coriandrum sativum Coriander Used to prevent the growth of odour causing bacteria [37 ] Cupressus sempervirens Cypress Acne , blocked pores, bromodosis , cellulite, cellulitis , deodorant, hyperhidrosis, oily conditions, rashes , rosacea , and wounds [1 , 2 , 32 , 36 –38 , 40 –43 ] Curcuma longa Turmeric Cuts , sores , and wounds [40 ] Cymbopogon citratus Lemongrass Acne , athlete’s foot , bacterial infections , blocked or open pores, cellulite, fungal infections , hyperhidrosis, oily conditions, and toner[2 , 32 , 36 , 37 , 41 , 42 ] Cymbopogon martinii Palmarosa Acne , bacterial infections , balancing sebum, damaged and dry complexions, dermatitis, eczema, fungal infections , oily conditions, pressure sores , psoriasis, scars, toner, tonic, sores , wounds , and wrinkles[2 , 32 , 36 –42 ] Cymbopogon nardus Citronella Bromodosis , hyperhidrosis, oily conditions, and softener[32 , 36 , 42 ] Daucus carota Carrot seed Aged and dry complexions, carbuncles , dermatitis, eczema, inflammation, oily conditions, pruritus, psoriasis, rashes , scarring, toner, ulcers , vitiligo, weeping sores , wounds , and wrinkles [2 , 32 , 36 , 40 , 42 ] Dryobalanops aromatica Borneol (Borneo Camphor) Cuts and sores [32 ] Eucalyptus globulus Eucalyptus Abscesses , antiseptic, athlete’s foot, bacterial dermatitis , bacterial infections , blisters, boils , burns , chicken pox , cleanser, congested conditions, cuts , fungal infections , general infections , herpes (cold sores) , inflammation, insect bites, shingles , sores , ulcers , and wounds [1 , 26 , 32 , 36 –39 , 41 –43 ] Syzygium aromaticum Clove Acne , antiseptic , athlete’s foot , burns , cuts , cold sores , fungal infections, lupus, sores , septic ulcers , and wounds [32 , 36 , 37 , 41 , 42 ] Ferula galbaniflua Galbanum Abscesses , acne , blisters , boils , cuts , inflammation, scar tissue improvement, toner, and wounds [32 , 36 ] Foeniculum dulce Fennel Aged and wrinkled complexions, bromodosis , cellulite, cellulitis , congested, greasy, and oily conditions, cleanser, and tonic [1 , 32 , 36 , 37 , 40 –43 ] Guaiacum officinale Guaiacwood Firming or tightening the skin [36 ] Helichrysum italicum Immortelle/everlasting/Helichrysum Abscesses , acne , athlete’s foot , bacterial infections , boils , blisters , cell regeneration, cuts , damaged skin conditions, dermatitis, eczema, fungal infections (ringworm) , inflammation, psoriasis, rosacea , scars, sores , ulcers , and wounds [2 , 32 , 36 , 40 , 41 ] Humulus lupulus Hops Dermatitis, ulcers , rashes , and nourisher [32 ] Hyssopus officinalis Hyssop Cuts , dermatitis, eczema, healing agent, inflammation, scars, sores , and wounds [32 , 36 , 41 ] Jasminum officinale Jasmine Aged and dry complexions, general care, inflammation, revitalization, oily conditions, and psoriasis [2 , 26 , 32 , 36 , 37 , 40 ] Juniperus virginiana Juniper Acne , antiseptic , blocked pores, cellulite, congested and oily conditions, deodorant, eczema, dermatitis, general care, general infections , psoriasis, toner, ulcers , weeping eczema, and wounds [1 , 2 , 32 , 36 , 37 , 39 , 41 –43 ] Juniperus oxycedrus Cade Cuts , dermatitis, eczema, sores , and spots[32 ] Kunzea ericoides Kānuka Athlete’s foot [40 ] Laurus nobilis Bay Acne , fungal infections , inflammation, oily conditions, pressure sores , and varicose ulcers [32 , 36 , 41 ] Lavandula angustifolia Lavender Abscesses , acne , antiseptic , bacterial infections , blisters , boils , burns , carbuncles , cellulite, congested and oily conditions, cuts , deodorant, dermatitis, eczema, foot blisters , fungal infections (athlete’s foot , ringworm) , general care, healing agent, inflammation, insect bites and stings, pressure sores , pruritus, psoriasis, rosacea , scalds, scarring, sores , sunburn, ulcers ,viral infections (chicken pox , cold sores , shingles ,and warts) , and wounds [2 , 26 , 32 , 36 –43 ] Lavandula flagrans Lavandin Acne , abscesses , boils , blisters, congested conditions, cuts , eczema, healing agent, inflammation, insect bites and stings, pressure sores , scalds, sores , and wounds [32 , 36 , 41 ] Lavandula spica Lavender spike Abscesses , acne , bacterial infections , blisters , boils , burns , congested and oily conditions, cuts , dermatitis, eczema, inflammation, fungal infections (athlete’s foot, ringworm) , pressure sores , psoriasis, sores , ulcers , and wounds [32 , 36 , 41 ] Leptospermum scoparium Manuka Acne, cuts, fungal infections (athlete’s foot , ringworm) , ulcers , and wounds [2 , 40 ] Verbena officinalis Verbena Congested conditions and nourisher [36 ] Liquidambar orientalis Sweetgum Cuts , ringworm , sores , and wounds [32 ] Litsea cubeba May Chang Acne , dermatitis, greasy and oily conditions, and hyperhidrosis[32 , 36 ] Melaleuca alternifolia Tea tree Abrasions , abscesses , acne, antiseptic , bacterial infections , blemishes, blisters , boils , burns , carbuncles , cuts , dandruff, fungal infections (athlete’s foot, nails , ringworm, and tinea) , inflammation, insect bites, oily conditions, rashes , sores , spots, sunburn, ulcers , viral infections (cold sores , chicken pox , herpes , shingles ,and warts) , and wounds [1 , 2 , 26 , 32 , 36 –43 ] Melaleuca cajuputi Cajuput Acne , insect bites, oily conditions, psoriasis, and spots[32 , 36 , 42 ] Melaleuca viridiflora Niaouli/Gomenol Abscesses , acne, antiseptic, bacterial infections , blisters, boils , burns , chicken pox , congested and oily conditions, cuts , eruptions, healing agent, insect bites, psoriasis, sores , ulcers , and wounds [2 , 32 , 36 , 39 –42 ] Melissa officinalis Melissa/lemon balm Allergic reactions, cold sores , eczema, fungal infections , inflammation, insect stings, ulcers , and wounds [1 , 26 , 32 , 36 , 41 , 42 ] Mentha piperita Peppermint Acne , antiseptic , blackheads , chicken pox , congested and greasy conditions, dermatitis, inflammation, pruritus, ringworm , scabies, softener, toner, and sunburn[1 , 2 , 32 , 36 , 37 , 41 –43 ] Mentha spicata Spearmint Acne , congested conditions, dermatitis, pruritus, scabs, and sores [32 , 36 , 39 , 42 ] Myristica fragrans Nutmeg Hair conditioner [36 ] Myrocarpus fastigiatus Cabreuva Cuts , scars , and wounds [32 ] Myrtus communis Myrtle Acne , antiseptic , blemishes, blocked pores, bruises, congested and oily conditions, and psoriasis[2 , 32 , 36 , 40 ] Nardostachys jatamansi Spikenard Eczema, inflammation, psoriasis, and sores [32 , 40 ] Ocimum basilicum Basil Acne , antiseptic , congested conditions, insect bites, and wasp stings[1 , 36 , 37 , 39 , 40 , 42 ] Origanum majorana Marjoram Bruises and fungal infections [32 , 36 ] Origanum vulgare Oregano Athlete’s foot , bacterial infections , cuts , eczema, fungal infections , psoriasis, warts , and wounds [36 , 41 ] Pelargonium odoratissimum Geranium Acne , aged and dry complexions, bacterial infections, balancing sebum, burns , cellulite, chicken pox , congested and oily conditions, cracked skin, cuts , dermatitis, deodorant, eczema, fungal infections (athlete’s foot , ringworm) , general care, healing agent, herpes , impetigo , inflammation, measles , psoriasis, rosacea , shingles , problematic skin, sores , ulcers , and wounds [2 , 26 , 32 , 36 –43 ] Pelargonium roseum Rose geranium Aging and dry or wrinkled skin [40 ] Petroselinum sativum Parsley Bruises, scalp conditioning, and wounds [36 ] Pimpinella anisum Anise Infectious diseases [36 ] Pinus sylvestris Pine Antiseptic , bromodosis , congested conditions, cuts , eczema, hyperhidrosis, pruritus, psoriasis, and sores [32 , 36 , 37 , 41 –43 ] Piper nigrum Black pepper Bruises and fungal infections [36 , 42 ] Pistacia lentiscus Mastic Abscesses , blisters , boils , cuts , ringworm , and wounds [32 ] Pistacia palaestina Terebinth Abscesses , blisters, boils , cuts , infectious wounds , ringworm , and sores [32 , 36 ] Pogostemon patchouli Patchouli Abscesses , acne , chapped or damaged and cracked skin, dermatitis, cold sores , eczema, fungal infections (athlete’s foot) , general care, healing agent, impetigo , inflammation, oily conditions, pruritus, scalp disorders, scars, sores , tonic, stretch marks, and wounds [1 , 2 , 32 , 36 –43 ] Rosa damascena Rose otto Aging and dry conditions, bacterial infections , eczema, inflammation, toner, tonic, and wounds [2 , 38 –41 ] Rosa gallica Rose Broken capillaries, cuts , dry and aging conditions, burns , eczema, healing agent, inflammation, pruritus, psoriasis, scars, toner, tonic, stretch marks, sunburn, thread veins, and wrinkles [26 , 32 , 36 –38 , 42 , 43 ] Rosmarinus officinalis Rosemary Acne , bacterial infections , balancing sebum, cellulite, congested and oily conditions, dandruff, dermatitis, dry scalp, eczema, general care, and rosacea [1 , 32 , 36 , 37 , 39 , 41 , 42 ] Salvia lavandulifolia Spanish sage Acne , antiseptic , bacterial infections , cellulite, cold sores , cuts, dermatitis, deodorant, hyperhidrosis, oily conditions, psoriasis, sores , and ulcers [32 , 36 , 37 , 41 ] Salvia sclarea Clary sage Abscesses , acne , balancing sebum, blisters , boils , cell regeneration, dandruff, dermatitis, greasy and oily conditions, hyperhidrosis of the feet, inflammation, ulcers , and wrinkles[1 , 2 , 32 , 36 , 40 , 42 ] Santalum album Sandalwood Acne , antiseptic , bacterial infections , boils , burns , chapped or damaged and dry conditions, eczema, fungal infections , general care, greasy and oily conditions, inflammation, pruritus, sunburn, and wounds [1 , 2 , 26 , 32 , 36 –39 , 41 –43 ] Santolina chamaecyparissus Santolina Inflammation, pruritus, ringworm , scabs, verrucae , and warts [36 ] Styrax benzoin Benzoin Cracks, cuts , dermatitis, eczema, healing, inflammation, injured and irritated conditions, pruritus, sores , and wounds [1 , 2 , 32 , 36 , 40 , 42 ] Tagetes minuta Tagetes Bacterial infections , fungal infections , inflammation, and viral infections (verrucae and warts) [32 , 36 , 42 ] Thymus vulgaris Thyme Abscesses , acne , antiseptic , blisters , burns , carbuncles, cellulitis , cuts , deodorant, dermatitis, eczema, fungal infections , oily conditions, sores , and wounds [1 , 32 , 36 , 37 , 41 , 42 ] Tilia europaea Linden Blossom Blemishes, burns , freckles, softener, tonic, and wrinkles [36 ] Vetiveria zizanioides Vetiver Acne , antiseptic , balancing sebum, cuts , eczema, malnourished and aging skin, oily conditions, weeping sores , and wounds [1 , 2 , 32 , 36 , 37 , 41 , 42 ] Viola odorata Violet Acne , bruises, congested and oily conditions, eczema, inflammation, infections , ulcers , and wounds [2 , 32 , 36 , 40 ] Zingiber officinale Ginger Bruises, carbuncles , and sores [36 ]
