Using oils for oily skin: Do’s and Don’ts

Using oils for oily skin? As strange as it may sound, this can actually help to prevent the skin from producing excessive oil. Consequently, facial oils (when used properly), can cope with breakouts, acne, and shine. As Hippocrates once said, “like cures like”.

Why you should use oil products on oily skin

• If your skin is producing excess oil, it means that sebaceous glands working overtime resulting in the excessively oily skin. Too much sebum produces surface oiliness, blocks pores, provides nourishment to bacteria.

• Many people try to combat these issues by scrubbing, washing with harsh products or using alcohol-containing toners. That removes all oils from the skin which in turn causes the skin to over-compensate for the reduction of oils by producing even more, which in turn worsens the congestion.

• Applying oil to oily skin won’t do this damage, but also oil will dissolve oil. It will also clean and nourish the skin. Some oils are great for oily skin, because of their unique ratio of essential fatty acids.

Try an oil cleansing method for oily skin

Cleaning your face with oil. Oil cleansing is the process of using oil (instead of soap or a cleanser) to dissolve and remove dirt from the skin. All you need are a couple of natural oils and a clean washcloth.

The basic concept of this skincare and cleansing method is that the oil used to massage your skin will dissolve the oil that has hardened with impurities and found itself stuck in your pores. The steam will open your pores, allowing the oil to be easily removed.

The most used blend ratio for Oily Skin is 1/3 Castor Oil or Hazelnut Oil and 2/3 Olive, Sunflower or other oil. 

Castor Oil is naturally astringent, so it helps to pull impurities from the skin, making it ideal for oily or combination skin

How to do it: Place a hot, damp washcloth on the face for 20 seconds. Remove the washcloth, massage your oil of choice into the skin, let the oil sit for 30 seconds, and use a hot washcloth to gently wipe the oil away.

Use oil as a moisturizer for oily skin

In fact, you can skip your face cream or lotion for a blend of natural oils. Most basic blend ratio for Oily Skin is 2/3 carrier oil (argan oil and/or jojoba oil) + Nourishing Oil (Rosehip seed oil or carrot seed oil) + 2-3 drops of Essential oil (Lemongrass or Rosemary oil).

Another great recipe is listed below:

Where to get the oils for this recipe:

• Naturopathy Lavender Essential Oil — Check on Amazon
• Artizen Rose Essential Oil (100% PURE & NATURAL – UNDILUTED) — Check on Amazon
• Teddie Organics Rosehip Seed Essential Oil — Check on Amazon
• Pure Cold Pressed Evening Primrose Oil — Check on Amazon

Use oil to combat inflammation 

Inflammation treatment. Many oils can fight the causes of acne naturally and they are especially good for adult acne. Some of the best acne-fighting oils are Tea tree oil, Lavender oil, Bergamot oil, Oregano oil. The best way to use essential oils for acne is to apply 2–3 drops topically to the area of concern.

Best oils for oily skin type

Rosehip oil – Rosehip oil is loaded with linoleic acid and vitamin A

Jojoba oil

Evening primrose oil is a great source of Linoleic Acid (LA) and Gamma Linoleic Acid (GLA)

Pumpkin Seed Oil contains natural selenium that helps with oily skin to look healthy and clean.

Grapeseed oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Tamanu oil is great for blemish-prone skin because of its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory power.

Essential oils for oily skin – include tea tree oil, cedarwood oil, lavender oil but are not limited to those only.

Are all oils good for oily skin?

• No. You need to look for oils that work best on your skin. This rule applies to selecting carrier oil and essential oils. Some essential oils can cause an allergic reaction, so when redness, hives, blisters, burning, or other symptoms do occur, stop using oils that potentially provoke this.

• Some oils are not made for oily skin as they cause clogged pores.

Oils you shouldn’t use on oily skin

Some oils can hinder your skin cells’ natural turnover, so if they’re too dense for your skin, they’ll end up clogging your pores.

• Unfractionated coconut oil

• Cocoa butter

• Sesame oil

• Wheat germ oil

• Flax Seed Oil

• Palm Oil

• Sea buckthorn oil

Meanwhile, some oils that are great for oily skin include grapeseed, rosehip, evening primrose, hemp, and pumpkin seed oil. Try it out and you’ll be surprised how much the right oil can do for your oily skin.

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