Oils for oily skin

Oils for oily skin?  If you’re like me and have oily skin, you tend to stay away from any kind of oil.  You know that oil will clog your pores and cause breakouts.  Did you know that not all oils will clog your pores?  There are oils for oily skin!

Oily skin

This skin type is very prone to acne so it’s normal to think that anything called an ‘oil’ will cause more breakouts.  It makes sense, right?  If something is sitting on your skin, it has the potential to cause problems.  However, this couldn’t be further from the truth.  Some oils can actually help acne prone skin because it can help moisturize it.   You may be thinking you don’t need a moisturizer but think again.  If all you’re trying to do is dry out your skin, you will.  A balance is necessary so that your skin feels soft and supple.

Oils for Oily Skin

The following are some options for oils for oily skin because you can actually use some oils on your skin if you have an oily skin type.  Find out your skin type in our FAQ here.

Broccoli seed oil

Broccoli seed oil is one of those oils – it’s a great oil for oily skin.  I started to use this oil recently and it is amazing.  It is a very light oil and absorbs really well.  I put it on at night and my skin feel so soft.  I can’t imagine never using it again – it is that good.

Essential oils

There are several different essential oils that are helpful for oily skin.  Some you may have heard about, like lavender essential oil.  While I do like these oils, I don’t generally use them on my face because they can be irritating and that’s the last thing we need.  I have used these for hand creams, salves and room sprays.  I enjoy the smell and I don’t have to deal with any photosensitivity.

Garden variety oils

There are other oils that sink into your skin well.  These are oils that come from plants.  Here are some suggestions:

• Argan oil – I like this oil but I use it sparingly.
• Jojoba oil – this is another favorite of mine.
• Coconut oil – while I love this oil for hand creams, I do not use it on my oily skin because it will cause more breakouts.
• Olive oil – same as coconut oil, don’t use on your face because it can cause pimples.

As you can see, there are several types of oils for oily skin.  They not only help keep your skin soft but also moisturized.