Applications for Black Eye
If your symptoms are recurrent, or increases in severity, be sure to get it checked by a doctor.
Black eye is bruising around the eye, and it is usually caused by blunt trauma or injury to the face.
An essential oil with astringent properties will help to treat and relieve the symptoms of black eye.
Here is how you can naturally treat black eye with essential oils.
Preparing the Blend
Blend the essential oils exactly as follows
| Essential Oil | Amount |
| Geranium | 1 drop |
| Chamomile roman | 1 drop |
Mix with Witch Hazel and Water
After blending together, add them to witch hazel exactly according to the following:
Add the blend above to 10ml of witch hazel, then add another 5ml of cold water. Mix well and filter them with a new coffee filter or muslin cloth. Soak 2-4 cotton pads into the mixture, and place it in the fridge inside a plastic ziplock bag.
Application
Take the ready soaked cotton pad and gently squeeze out excess liquid. Close the affected eye and place the cotton pad to your eyelids for 5 to 10 minutes.
Other Effective / Alternative Essential Oils
You may also add a small amount of the following essential oils to the blend that could be helpful in treating this ailment:
lavender, immortelle, chamomile german
Important Notes
Essential oils are potent and powerful especially due to their concentration.
Be sure not to apply undiluted essential oils to your skin whenever applying topically, unless you are certain that it is safe to do so. Else, always dilute it in a carrier oil such as jojoba oil, castor oil, grapeseed oil, coconut oil, shea butter, olive oil or other carrier oils.
Also, make sure essential oils are safe to be ingested or applied on open wounds before doing so.
Some essential oils should not be used when pregnant or breast-feeding. Always check with your doctor when unsure. It is also good practice to do a skin patch test on your inner arm to ensure you do not have any reactions to the oils.
