How To Choose The Right Face Oil For Your Skin.

Face oils are an essential part of any good skincare routine.

They help to balance, repair, and moisturize the skin while protecting it from dehydration and environmental pollutants. Not only that, but as we age the skin’s oil production naturally decreases. Therefore, adding oil back into the skin in the form of a face oil helps to keep the skin soft and supple, and maintain a healthy skin barrier.

When choosing a face oil, it’s important to consider your skin type. Using the right type of oil for your skin will help to keep it balanced and preventing it from becoming too oily or too dry.

All oils contain Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) which are vital for skin health. When choosing a face oil, one of the most important things to take note of is the fatty acid ratio, in particular the Linoleic acid (omega-6) to Oleic acid (omega-9) ratio.

People with oily/acne-prone skin generally have lower levels of Linoleic acid in their sebum. This means that oils with higher percentages of Linoleic acid are beneficial for these skin types as they will help to control and regulate oil production. On the other hand, if you have dry or mature skin, then face oils higher in Oleic acid will be better for you. Oils higher in Oleic acid are slightly thicker and more moisturizing. These oils help to soften and protect the skin by keeping it well nourished.

 

Listed below are the best face oils for each skin type:

THE BEST OILS FOR OILY/ACNE-PRONE SKIN

  • Grapeseed oil
  • Pumpkin seed oil
  • Rosehip oil
  • Jojoba oil
  • Black cumin seed oil
  • Evening primrose oil
  • Seabuckthorn oil

THE BEST OILS FOR DRY/MATURE SKIN

  • Argan oil
  • Camellia seed oil
  • Apricot kernel seed oil
  • Pomegranate seed oil
  • Avocado oil
  • Marula oil
  • Jojoba oil
  • Squalane oil

THE BEST OILS FOR SENSITIVE SKIN

  • Tamanu oil
  • Evening primrose oil
  • Camellia seed oil
  • Apricot kernel seed oil
  • Pomegranate seed oil
  • Squalane oil
  • Rosehip oil
  • Jojoba oil

THE BEST OILS FOR BALANCED SKIN

  • Argan oil
  • Camellia seed oil
  • Jojoba oil
  • Rosehip oil
  • Squalane oil
  • Sunflower seed oil
  • Prickly pear seed oil

 

To increase the absorption of your face oil and to help it work more effectively, always make sure to apply your face oil onto damp skin. You can prep the skin first by using a hydrating facial tonic or mist, or you can add a couple of drops of face oil into your moisturizer before applying it to your skin.

And remember, when it comes to layering, always apply your face oil before your SPF and make-up.

 

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