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Why Oily Skin Should Use Face Oils

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If you have oily skin, you may wonder if you should use oils on your skin. The answer is yes – oils can help balance your skin’s oil production and keep your face looking healthy and glowing without making it overly greasy. 

Oily skin type can get a bad rap, but there are actually some real benefits to having skin that produces an excess of oil.

Here are a few reasons why having oily skin can be beneficial to you:

  • Fewer wrinkles – Oily skin is packed with sebum, which is a mysterious oil that prevents oxygen, nutrients, and hydration from escaping your complexion. This means that your skin can remain well nourished and hydrated, which helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
  • More glowy complexion – Because of all that moisture, oily skin tends to look healthy and glowy throughout the day. While many people rely on highlighter or gloss to get that extra glow, oily skin gives you a much-desired, healthy, hydrated look.
  • Less susceptible to skin problems such as dryness or irritation – Oily skin is naturally better protected because it is less vulnerable to external elements such as dirt and bacteria. 

Every skin type naturally produces sebum, an oil that forms a protective barrier to keep moisture in and bacteria out. The problem arises when the skin sebum production is not balanced, leading to a greasy appearance, clogged pores, acne, and other blemishes. 

To combat this, many people with oily skin types will use harsh cleansers and astringents to attempt to dry out their skin. Excessive use of these products tend to strip away the skin barrier, leading to sensitivity and even more oiliness. 

As counterintuitive as it may sound, using oil-based products helps to balance out oily, greasy skin.

Oils, such as jojoba and camellia, are beneficial to oily skin because they help dissolve the buildup of oil and sebum in the pores. Jojoba oil has a structure that is very similar to the skin’s natural sebum, so it’s great for rebalancing the skin’s oils. And while it helps to remove excess sebum, it’s also non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t clog the pores. On the other hand, Camellia oil has astringent properties that minimize pore appearance over time, is packed with vitamins and antioxidants that boost skin’s own immunity, protects the skin from environmental elements, and is good for scarring and blemishes.

So if you have an oily skin type, don’t avoid oil-based products – use them to keep your skin healthy and balanced. Look for products that are specifically formulated for oily skin.

face oil serum

And if you want to try our oil-based serums, they are lightweight and easily absorbed targeted treatments that will replace your moisturizer. We formulated them with a unique combination of oils and extracts that will balance and nourish almost any skin type, even oily. 

Sunrise Morning Serum is packed with vitamins and antioxidants that deeply nourishes to build skin’s immunity, protects the skin from pollution and sun damage, while boosting its natural healthy glow.

Sunset Evening Serum rejuvenates the skin over-night with gentle fruit acids derived directly from a blend of fruits, while nourishing calming the skin’s barrier with camellia and black currant seed oils.

Face Cleansing with Oils

In addition to applying oils as a moisturizer, they can be used as a facial cleansing method to remove makeup, dirt, and oil from your face. The oil cleansing method is a popular skincare routine that has been around since ancient times. This method involves using oil to cleanse the skin instead of traditional soaps or cleansers. It is gentler than traditional methods and helps nourish and moisturize the skin. 

How To:

Start by massaging the oil into your skin, allowing it to absorb and dissolve dirt, makeup, and thick skin oils. Then add warm water, which helps to break up the oil and further cleanse the skin. After this step, use a cloth to wipe away the oil and dirt. 

The advantage of the oil cleansing method is that it is gentle and does not strip away the skin barrier. With the right combination of oils, it can help to regulate sebum production, excess oiliness, and acne. Additionally, it helps to lock in moisture, allowing your skin to stay hydrated throughout the day. People with sensitive skin, dry skin, and oily skin can all benefit from using this method.

Jojoba oil is the most universal and human skin most compatible oil. If you would like to give oil cleansing a try, start with this Jojoba.

2 thoughts on “Why Oily Skin Should Use Face Oils”

  1. Love this article. I’m an esthetician too and I 100 can’t stress how using oil is actually important for oily skin, oil dissolves oil! Also thanks for recommending jojoba oil that is definitely a great start! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    1. I’m very happy you can relate to this. Isn’t it incredible how we were thought the opposite for so long. – Maya

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