India, Feb. 13 -- Essential oils have been used for about 6,000 years to help improve health and mood. When used mindfully, essential oils can greatly benefit your mind, body, and skin. According to India's aromatherapy pioneer, Dr Blossom Kochhar, certain essential face oils can help reduce the twin, often interlinked, lifestyle issues: stress and skin.

Dr Kochhar tells Health Shots, "What you put on your face should be as pure and nourishing as what you eat." This idea is particularly relevant during stressful periods, as stress can harm the skin. When stress rises, cortisol levels increase. This leads to increased oil production and inflammation, which can cause acne and other skin problems.

According to the expert, the following ess...