Antibiotics are very powerful medicines that help fight bacterial infections, preventing them from reproducing. They can also save lives as long as they’re used properly. If not, it can cause serious harm to the body. But, antibiotics are not the only ones that can fight off a bacterial infection; antibacterial essential oils can help you too.
Antibacterial essential oils for skin are one of the most effective alternatives to topical antibacterial medicines. The most popular are eucalyptus, peppermint, and tea tree. In addition, there are also antibacterial essential oils safe enough to ingest. Below are some of the best alternatives to the usual antibiotics.
8 Antibacterial Essential Oils For Skin
Lavender
Lavender not only helps provide calm and relaxation, it also has powerful antibacterial properties. It is also one of the most effective antibacterial essential oils for skin, treating various skin conditions like psoriasis, acne, and other skin inflammation.
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Bergamot
Bergamot has a citrus scent to it, that’s perfect for humidifiers. But, it also has antibacterial properties that are proven effective in combating intestinal worms. It can also fight off specific strands of bacteria like that causes urinary tract infections, meningitis, and endocarditis, reports Healthy Focus.
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Lemongrass
Lemongrass essential oil helps inhibit the growth of bacteria inside and outside of the body. It helps fight urinary tract infections, malaria, typhoid, food poisoning, body odor and other skin conditions.
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