Certain essential oils act directly on the skin. They are reputed to rapidly relieve many skin problems. They are healing, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, etc. They may also help relieve itching. They are used by application to the skin, diluted in a suitable vegetable oil. In case of serious skin problems, seek medical advice before applying essential oils.

Fine Lavender essential oil is particularly useful. It has many curative virtues: antiseptic, healing, skin rejuvenation, relaxing, insecticide, etc. There are numerous varieties of lavender essential oil. Fine lavender essential oil is the most popular and can be used on adults and children. Fine Lavender (Lavandula vera) and Aspic Lavender (Lavandula spica) do not have the same chemical composition.  Aspic Lavender (Lavandula spica) differs from Fine Lavender (Lavendula vera) by its principally antiseptic action. Fine Lavender (Lavandula vera) and Lavandin (Lavandula hybrida clone super)  both have antibacterial and relaxing properties.