Choosing the Right Facial Oil for Your Skin Type
When you’re massaging your face, you need to use facial oil. There’s too much friction without oil, and all that pulling is terrible for your skin. An oil lets your hands or tool glide across your face, and it also nourishes your skin in the process. Bonus!
“But my skin is oily. Isn’t putting oil on it a terrible idea?”
You’d think so, but it’s not! Facial oil can counteract your oily skin. In addition, when you choose the right facial oil, it sends a signal to your body that it doesn’t need to produce any more sebum, bringing your skin into balance.
Adding an Oil to Your Skincare Routine
Adding a facial oil to your skincare routine is beneficial no matter what skin type you have. Contrary to popular belief, face oils are not moisturizers, but they do help lock moisture in. Facial oils also help strengthen the outer layer of your skin by preventing water loss. This is extremely important if you have dry or sensitive skin.
The term “facial oil” can be interpreted in different ways. There are pure carrier oils like jojoba and argan; then there are essential oils like tea tree oil and lavender. When you’re shopping for skincare, the facial oil category has products that often combine ingredients.
Below is a list of the best carrier oils for each skin type. You can buy a bottle of one of these oils to use in your routine or keep scrolling for my favorite face oils that combine some of the best ingredients to target specific skin type concerns.
When to Use Facial Oil
In addition to using your oil for facial massage, you should use it as a last step in your skincare routine to seal in moisture.
Best Oils for Normal Skin
- Rosehip oil
- Camellia oil
- Squalene
- Marula oil
- Argan oil
Best Oils for Oily & Acne-Prone Skin
- Safflower oil
- Grape seed oil
- Rosehip oil
- Black cumin oil
- Hemp seed oil
- Pumpkin seed oil
- Jojoba oil
- Squalene
- Pomegranate oil
Best Oils for Dry Skin
- Avocado oil
- Olive oil
- Argan oil
- Marula oil
- Sea Buckthorn oil
- Moringa oil
- Almond oil
Best Oils for Sensitive Skin
- Evening primrose oil
- Argan oil
- Tamanu oil
- Moringa oil
- Jojoba oil
Best Oils for Combination Skin
- Jojoba oil
- Pomegranate oil
- Marula oil
- Squalane
Challenge: Choose a facial oil that’s right for your skin type and add it to your skincare routine.