Five Facial Oils For Your Skin Type
It takes a small army of skincare products to keep the complexion looking refreshed, and blemish-free! Everybody is unique, and each skin type needs a little something different for nourishment. The first step in learning what is best for you is knowing your skin type. There are five major skin types:
Normal: Some pores along the T-zone (horizontally across the forehead or undereye area and vertically down the nose). Rare breakouts, slight oily shine
Oily: frequent breakouts, large pores, oily shine.
Dry: Little to no pores or shine, flaky and tight skin
Combination: Oily T-zone, dry elsewhere
Sensitive: Skin reacts quickly to products/environment, red, bumpy, itchy
If your complexion is healthy or acne-prone, moisturize with one of these five oils:
Jojoba oil - jojoba oil components are the closest to the natural oils in our complexion
Sesame oil - great for acne scarring + irritated skin
Argon oil - regulates the skin's balance and promotes a smoother, calmer, complexion
Grapeseed oil - penetrates deep into the second layer of the skin without leaving you oily
Evening Primrose - cleanses and hydrates
Skin that is dry, combination, or mature should have vitamin-rich facial oils like:
Rosehip oil - reduces the appearance of dullness, leaving you with glowing, vibrant skin
Sunflower oil - moisturizes and prevents premature signs of aging
Apricot kernel oil - prevets acne, inflammation, and dryness
Vitamin E oil - moisturizing + antiaging
Sweet Almond oil - acne healing zinc and omega-3 fatty acids to prevent premature fine lines and wrinkles
Sensitive skin deserves a blend of rich and nutrient oils to penetrate deep into the second layer of your complexion without drying or irritating. Try a small amount of one of these oils before bedtime:
Marula oil - high in antioxidants, essential fatty and amino acids
Hemp oil - moisturizes without clogging pores, regulates + balances the natural complexion
Sunflower oil - moisturizes and prevents premature signs of aging
Grapeseed oil - penetrates deep into the second layer of the skin without leaving you oily
Argon oil - regulates the skin's balance and promotes a smoother, calmer, complexion
