BEAUTY
The Skincare Benefits Of Oregano (& How To Add It To Your Routine)
By KAILEN SKEWIS
Antioxidants
Oregano essential oil is rich in antioxidants and combats oxidative stress, which speeds up the aging process. By adding oregano oil to your skincare routine, you can reduce the appearance of fine lines and protect your natural collagen and elastin fibers.
Antibacterial Properties
Among oregano oil's best properties is its ability to fight against most antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. It is the best essential oil for hindering bacterial growth and dealing with a myriad of bacterial issues you may have on your skin and scalp.
Antiviral Properties
Oregano also has antiviral properties, and its primary active component, carvacrol, has been shown to inhibit the viral infection HSV-1. It's also suggested that applying diluted oregano oil directly onto the skin can drastically reduce the size and redness of cold sores.
Antifungal Properties
Because of oregano oil’s high levels of thymol and carvacrol, it is a potent agent against fungal infections like jock itch and athlete’s foot. If you struggle with fungal infections, consider adding an oregano oil liquid tincture or soft gels into your supplement routine.
Reduce Inflammation
Whether you have chronic inflammation or everyday inflammation from injury or illness, oregano oil can possibly be used to treat it. Oregano is full of antioxidants, as well as anti-inflammatory thymol and carvacrol, so it’s a great product to use.