The Best Type of Oils for Your Skin Type
Sometimes, it’s less about what you’re using and more about how you’re using it. Such
is the case with facial oils. Knowing which ones work best for you is key to harnessing their many benefits.
Like with most skin-care products, the best way to go about choosing one is considering your most prominent struggles, be it dryness, excess oil, or fine lines that you wish were a little less … fine.
Aging Skin
If wrinkles and fine lines aren’t your cup of tea, oils with antioxidants, a.k.a. the teeny substances that guard against damage, should be on your vanity. Oils, especially those with protective antioxidant activity, may counter the appearance of fine lines and dark spots, as antioxidants can boost collagen production and improve skin elasticity
Try this:
Frankincense Oil - Rich in antioxidants, fights free radicals, removes scars and wrinkles
Rosehip Seed Oil - Rich in vitamin A and E, great in removing fine lines, even tones the skin
Dry Skin
Dealing with flakiness or dry patches? Oils may be just what you need, but be mindful of how you apply them. This will determine the lasting power of whatever you choose to use. For example, you can use a shower oil—apply only after your skin has been thoroughly wetted—or apply an oil while your skin is still a little wet after showering, to ‘seal in’ the water.
Try this:
Argan oil - Ultra-hydrating properties, non-greasy in nature, revitalizes aging skin
Lavender oil - Hydrates skin deeply, removes dark spots, treats acne
Oily Skin
We recommend looking for an oil that is lightweight —tea tree oil is a favorite. Be aware that a 100-percent-tea-tree-oil solution is very irritating and should be diluted. As a spot treatment, dilute one part tea tree oil with three parts oil of your choice, such as sunflower, castor, jojoba, or hemp oil—just not coconut oil.
Try this:
Lemon oil - Removes dark spots, treats acne, shrinks open pores, regulates sebum production
Jojoba oil - non-greasy in nature, hydrates skin, treats acne, rich in vitamin E
Acne-Prone Skin
Contrary to popular belief, most oils are well-tolerated on acne-prone skin. However we advise against using coconut oil since it’s extremely clogging to the pores and only worsens when used on a breakout. Instead, we recommends using something more lightweight with anti-inflammatory properties, such as tea tree oil.
Try this:
Tea tree oil - Anti-bacterial property, exfoliates dead skin cells, unclogs pores
Clove oil - Treats and prevents acne, antibacterial properties, improves skin texture
Sensitive Skin
Lastly, if your skin is prone to infection in the slightest, avoid essential oils altogether, which may cause irritation or induce contact allergies. This typically happens because poor-quality ones are widely sold.
Try this:
Hemp seed oil - protects from microbes, calms itchy skin, removes redness
Peppermint oil - has calming and cooling effect, anti-inflammatory property, soothes rashes