When I started my skincare journey to rid of acne and always dry skin, I was advised constantly from product specialists to esthetician and even dermatologists to stay away from oils and any products that contains them. Of course that was many moons ago, where I did not have the luxury of social media and google. Eventually, what I found was that oils did help. It helped my dry skin. It also helped my acne prone skin. What I thought was causing my acne was not oils at all, but the products I was using that was stripping my skins' natural oils and irritating my acne.
Nobody is alike. There is an unmeasurable number of variables when it comes to good skincare, but there are so many factors contributing to our complexion that it becomes overwhelming to find a direction to go. There are things we can change and things we can’t. I have pigment and complexion, with some hyperpigmentation in my skin and a tendency to darken over the summer and dry during winter. I know my skin and I know when I'm going to get breakouts. We all want to take care of ourselves and to know how to adapt our skincare according to our skin needs. Since winter is just around the corner and consequently, dry skin weather, this is the perfect blog to discuss Facial Oils.
What are Facial Oils?
The myth that oils clog pores have made modern skincare novices apprehensive to adopt facial oils into their routines, but I'm here to show you what you’ve been missing. The truth is that like attracts like, so using oils on oily skin can help balance the complexion. The unique formulation of face oils makes them non-comedogenic, meaning that they won’t clog pores. These non-comedogenic properties make them the perfect supplement to any skincare routine for added hydration and smoothness.
Face oils and other products made with quality oils are just the things to take your hydration to the next level and promote brighter-looking skin. With countless conditioning properties, oils are perfect for everything from priming makeup to reducing dryness to boosting moisture retention - all while keeping skin hydrated and looking its best. Here are some key ingredients to keep an eye out for when you’re looking to supplement your beauty routine with oil-based products.
Best Oils To Look For In A Product
Squalane Oil (All Skin Types): Squalane has gained popularity among clean beauty fans because of its lightweight feel and ability to absorb easily into the skin, we may be biased, but our one-ingredient, 100% olive derived version is pretty awesome. Squalane oil is suitable for all skin types because it occurs naturally in our bodies, diminishing as we age and in turn contributing to skin dryness and dullness As a result, Squalane Oil is an all-around winner, and particularly one of the best face oils for dry skin and one of the best oils for sensitive skin.
Avocado Oil (Sensitive Skin): You’ve probably heard of avocado oil in the context of the kitchen, but its nourishing effects have skin-saving properties. Through the ages, avocado oil has been used on all skin types, even very sensitive. The Aztecs, Incas, and Mayans used avocado to help with hair growth and to beautify skin because of its recognition as one of the best face oil choices for sensitive skin.
Jojoba Oil (All Skin Types): High in vitamins B and E, as well as minerals and essential fatty acids, the chemical structure of the Jojoba Oil plant resembles the sterol content of human skin, offering gentle and effective hydration that won’t clog pores or cause irritation. Jojoba is one of the best oils for skin that is prone to dryness because of its gentle nature.
Moringa Oil (Dry/Acneic Skin): Rich with omega fatty acids and antioxidants to smooth and protect the skin, Moringa Oil has notable moisturizing properties. It’s frequently used as a hydrating ingredient in a variety of face and body products, making it one of the best face oils for glowing skin.
Rosehip Seed Oil (Oily/Mature Skin): Pressed from the fruit and seed of the rosa canina rose bush, this multipurpose oil hydrates the skin with a bang. It is rich in vitamins A, C & E as well as beta carotene and linolenic acid, making rosehip seed oil a versatile topical, sensitive enough for maturing complexion making it one of the best face oils for aging skin.
Grape Seed Oil (Dry/Oily/Acneic Skin): Grape seeds are the byproduct of winemaking. Grape seed oil penetrates into the skin so quickly that it does not leave your skin feeling oily. Since it is rich in Anti-oxidants like Vitamin E and Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids, it helps reduce inflammation in the skin's middle and outer layers, so it's perfect for acne prone skin, and may help prevent skin damage caused by free radicals. Its ability to moisturize your skin so quickly that both dry and oily patches are balanced out-- perfect for Dry and Oily skin.
Argan Oil (Dehydrated/Dry Skin/Scars/All Skin Types): Known as the liquid gold of Morocco, it is packed with Vitamins A, E and C, Anti-Oxidants, and Omega-6 Fatty acids. Just this one ingredient alone has so many benefits for the skin and hair, such as hair growth, anti-aging moisturizer, eye treatment, acne prone skin, dry skin, scar treatments and more! It is so versatile, but it works best as a 100% Pure Organic oil than mixed with other ingredients and preservatives.
These are a few oils to look if you are wanting to add oils to your skincare routine. They have been effective on my skin and had helped with many of my skincare concerns like dry skin.
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