Use of Cinnamon Oil as a Potential Solution for Acne Treatment

Acne is a prevalent skin issue among Indonesia teenagers, due to the country's tropical climate, which tends to be warm to hot and has high humidity, then various microorganisms easily thrive. One of the leading causes of acne is the overactivity of sebaceous glands on the skin, resulting in clogged pores due to the accumulation of oil and subsequent bacterial infection, often caused by Staphylococcus aureus. How could cinnamon oil become a solution for acne treatment?
Acne commonly appears on the face, neck, chest, and back when the sebaceous glands are overactive, clogging skin pores with excess oil. When combined with your sweat, dust, and other impurities, this buildup forms blackheads or whiteheads, known as comedones. Bacteria within the comedones can cause inflammation, resulting in various sizes of red, sometimes pus-filled, painful acne. Pretty annoying!
Common bacteria that infect acne include Staphylococcus epidermidis, Propionibacterium acne, and Staphylococcus aureus. By the way, you don’t need to memorize that difficult name. Many individuals seek acne treatment at dermatology clinics, where antibiotics are frequently prescribed. However, these treatments may have adverse effects, such as skin irritation. Nobody likes that. Natural remedies for acne treatment offer a safer choice, as they are generally gentler on the skin than chemicals or synthetic compounds.
The essential oil derived from cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum burmanii) has shown the use of cinnamon oil because of its inhibitory effects against Staphylococcus aureus, primarily due to the antibacterial compound cinnamaldehyde. Research indicates that cinnamon bark essential oil demonstrates stronger antibacterial activity against gram-positive bacteria than gram-negative bacteria. The highest inhibitory effects were observed against Staphylococcus aureus, while Escherichia coli exhibited the lowest inhibition. Seems good.
Studies conducted in Indonesia have shown that cinnamon bark essential oil can be formulated into an acne-fighting gel that meets the necessary requirements. A gel formulation with a specific concentration of cinnamon oil proved to be the most effective in inhibiting the activity of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria.


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