You must have seen articles surrounding face oils popping all over your Pinterest or Instagram feed. Turns out facial oils are worth the attention. Whether you have sensitive skin, acne-prone, dry, oily, or aging skin, face oils can make you get rid of all skin problems and help you get healthy and gorgeous skin. In this post, I will be sharing 15 of the best face oil for glowing skin and how you can use them in your daily skincare routine. Also, you can choose your face oil according to your skin type.
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Why Should You Use Face Oils?
Here are some of the important factors that will help you understand why you must use face oils.
- Sebaceous glands in the skin secrete an oily substance called sebum. This oil is very important in order to keep the skin healthy. If there is an imbalance in the level of sebum(oil) in your skin, you can end up with dry skin, wrinkles or oily skin, breakouts, etc. Using a facial oil helps maintains an optimum level of sebum(oil) in your skin. Hence makes your skin healthy.
- Applying face oils allows you to go completely natural for treating various skin ailments like acne, dry skin, oily skin, fine lines wrinkles, irritated skin, etc.
- It protects your skin from the attack of harmful bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms. All these harmful microorganisms are the cause of the majority of skin ailments.
- It provides essential fatty acids and vitamins to your skin. This way your skin receives required nourishment. Hence you get youthful and glowing skin.
15 Best Face Oils For Glowing Skin
For Aging Skin
1. Rosehip Seed Oil
If you are looking for an effective carrier oil for aging skin, rosehip oil is one of those that you want to have at your home. It contains vitamin C and vitamin E which are powerful antioxidants that fight free radicals. By fighting free radicals rosehip oil protects your skin cells from getting damaged and help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
It contains vitamin A which helps rosehip oil to deeply penetrate your skin and replenish the lost moisture.
Rosehip oil also works great for fading acne scars and dark spots. It contains essential fatty acids i.e. omega-3 fatty acids and omega-6 fatty acids.
These two essential fatty acids help in the skin’s regeneration process. This helps in healing your skin and fades acne scars and dark spots.
In fact, in one study, it was found that linoleic acid(omega-6 fatty acids) and alpha-linolenic acid(omega-3 fatty acids) can help reduce hyperpigmentation by suppression of melanin production by active melanocytes(source).
Ingredients
- Rosehip Oil
How To Use
Take a few drops of coconut oil on palm and gently massage your face with this oil for 2 minutes. Apply daily.
2. Frankincense Essential Oil
Frankincense essential oil is packed with antioxidants that neutralize harmful free radicals. It also stimulates collagen production. This improves your skin’s elasticity and firmness. Hence helps in reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
It hydrates your dried skin cells which make your skin soft and plump. Keeping skin cells hydrated is another anti-aging benefits that frankincense oil provides to your skin, as dry skin can also lead to premature skin aging.
Frankincense essential oils also help fade age spots, dark spots, and scars. Therefore makes your skin tone even. Scientific studies suggest that frankincense oil has excellent actions on the skin for removing scars and healing wounds(source).
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoon Pomegranate Seed Oil
- 6 Drops Frankincense Essential Oil
How To Use
- With the help of a funnel, pour pomegranate seed oil into a dark glass dropper bottle.
- Now add 6 drops of frankincense essential oil.
- Screw on the cap tightly and shake the bottle gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Now apply a few drops of oil to the cleansed skin.
- Apply it every day.
3. Carrot Seed Oil
Carrot seed essential oil is high in carotol, which helps in rejuvenating skin cells. It is packed with antioxidants that neutralize damage-causing free radicals. This helps in making skin firm and reduce wrinkles.
Carrot seed oil hydrates your skin, making skin soft and smooth. It also exfoliates your skin. This helps remove dead skin cells and allows rejuvenated cells to be on the surface of the skin. Therefore makes your skin youthful and glowing.
Ingredients
- Carrot Seed Oil
How To Use
- Take a few drops of carrot seed oil on palm and gently massage your face with this oil for 2 minutes.
- Apply it daily.
For Acne Prone Skin
4. Tea Tree Essential Oil
Tea tree essential oil is a very effective natural oil for acne. I can say it because tea tree oil helped me a lot in beating acne. Now if we talk about its qualities, it has anti-inflammatory properties. This help in reducing swelling, redness, and pain of your acne.
It has antibacterial properties that kill acne-causing bacteria living in your skin. It also protects your skin from fungal infections because of its antifungal properties.
A study was conducted on 124 patients to ascertain a comparative analysis of tea tree oil and benzoyl peroxide for the treatment of acne. It was found that the patients who used tea tree oil reported a significant reduction of acne as compared to the patients who used benzoyl peroxide(source).
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoon Aloe Vera Gel
- 6 Drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
How To Use
- Take 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel into a dark glass container.
- Now carefully add 6 drops of tea tree essential oil.
- Screw on the cap tightly and shake the bottle gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Now apply a few drops of the mixture to the cleansed face.
- Repeat it daily.
5. Juniper Berry Essential Oil
Juniper berry essential oil has detoxifying properties. This makes your skin get rid of various toxins. It has antibacterial properties which kill acne-causing bacteria and prevent breakouts from spreading.
Its antiseptic properties protect your acne-prone skin from infections. Besides, it has a fresh and relaxing aroma which makes it a perfect oil for reducing stress.
According to a study published in Pharmaceutical Development and Technology in 2005, juniper berry oil has antibacterial properties which can be applied topically as an anti-acne solution(source).
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoon Grapeseed Oil
- 6 Drops Juniper Berry Essential Oil
How To Use
- Using funnel pour grapeseed oil into a dark-colored glass dropper bottle.
- Carefully add 6 drops of clary sage essential oil.
- Screw on the cap tightly and shake the bottle gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Now apply a few drops of the mixture to the cleansed face.
- Repeat it every day.
6. Clary Sage Essential Oil
Clary sage essential oil is very effective for treating oily skin and acne. It regulates the sebum(oil) production in the skin. This prevents clogging of pores.
It has astringent properties which help in absorbing excess oil in the skin. Hence improves your skin’s appearance by minimizing the appearance of pores.
Clary sage oil has antibacterial properties that prevent the spreading of acne breakouts by killing bacteria. It also has anti-inflammatory properties which would help in reducing swelling, redness, and pain.
According to a study, clary sage oil is found to have active antibacterial properties(source). Therefore it could be your solution for acne and help you get healthy and flawless skin.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoon Argan Oil
- 6 Drops Clary Sage Essential Oil
How To Use
- Using funnel pour argan oil into a dark-colored glass dropper bottle.
- Carefully add 6 drops of clary sage essential oil.
- Screw on the cap tightly and shake the bottle gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Now apply a few drops of the mixture to the cleansed face.
- Use it as a daily face serum.
For Dry Skin
7. Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is very light in texture. It penetrates your skin deeply. Therefore it is able to thoroughly moisturize your skin and make it smooth.
It is high in saturated fats which is very beneficial for the skin. Saturated fats keep your skin hydrated by preventing the moisture loss from skin pores. Hence it softens your dry and flaky skin.
Coconut oil also exfoliates your skin by removing dead skin cells and dirt from the pores. This makes your skin tone even and gives a natural glow to your skin.
Ingredients
- Coconut Oil
How To Use
- Take a few drops of coconut oil on palm and gently massage your face with this oil for 2 minutes.
- Apply it daily.
8. Helichrysum Essential Oil
Helichrysum oil deeply moisturizes your dry skin. It contains emollient properties. This makes your dry and rough skin, soft and smooth. Its the emollient properties of helichrysum oil which also prevent the moisture from escaping. Hence your skin remains hydrated for a long time.
Helichrysum oil has antimicrobial properties. It kills various bacteria and fungi which can cause pimples, boils and other types of skin infections.
It also contains anti-inflammatory properties. This is very effective in reducing swelling, irritation, and itching on your skin.
Scientific research suggests that helichrysum italicum is a medicinal plant which has been used in European countries for thousands of years. Helichrysum italicum is considered as an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agent. Its flavonoids and terpenes were effective against bacteria (e.g. Staphylococcus aureus). Its also displayed antifungal action against Candida albicans(source).
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoon Sunflower Oil
- 6 Drops Helichrysum Essential Oil
- Dark glass dropper bottle
How To Use
- With the help of a funnel, pour sunflower oil into a dark glass dropper bottle.
- Now carefully add 6 drops of helichrysum essential oil.
- Screw on the cap tightly and shake the bottle gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Now apply a few drops of oil to the skin.
- Use it as a daily face serum.
9. Patchouli Essential Oil
Patchouli oil is one of the less known essential oils for dry skin. But it is very beneficial for your skin. It has moisturizing properties that help in healing dry and cracked skin.
It contains antibacterial and antifungal properties. This keeps your skin healthy and protects from infections caused by microorganisms.
Patchouli oil is also effective in stimulating cell regeneration. This helps even out your skin tone by fading scars, spots, and blemishes.
In one study conducted to determine the efficiency of ten essential oils including patchouli oil against 22 bacteria and 12 fungi. Patchouli and ageratum oils inhibited 20 bacteria. While all twelve fungi were inhibited by patchouli oil and 6 other essential oil(source).
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 6 Drops Patchouli Essential Oil
- Dark glass dropper bottle
How To Use
- With the help of a funnel, pour olive oil into a dark glass dropper bottle
- Now carefully add 6 drops of patchouli essential oil.
- Screw on the cap tightly and shake the bottle gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Now apply a few drops of oil to the skin.
- Use it as a daily face serum.
For Oily Skin
10. Argan Oil
Argan oil is rich in linoleic acid which helps in balancing sebum(oil) and treats oily skin. It works great for treating acne. It has anti-inflammatory properties that reduce swelling and soothes acne.
Argan oil is a rich source of vitamin E. Vitamin E is one of the important vitamins for healthy and glowing skin. It works as a strong antioxidant to protects skin cells from the harmful effects of free radicals. This prevents premature skin aging.
In one study it was found that argan oil contains anti-sebum activity that helps reduce greasiness and improve the appearance of oily skin(source).
Ingredients
- Argan Oil
How To Use
- Take a few drops of argan oil on palm and gently massage your face with this oil for 2 minutes.
- You can apply it daily.
11. Lemon Essential Oil
Lemon essential oil has astringent properties that remove excess sebum, dirt and dead skin cells clogged in the pores. This helps shrink pores and give you clear and glowing skin.
It also regulates sebum( skin oil) production. This way it protects your skin from getting oily and greasy in the future again.
Lemon essential oil has strong antibacterial properties. Hence you can also use it for getting rid of acne and blemishes.
Caution:Â Lemon essential oil is photosensitive so only apply it on your skin when your not going to expose your skin to sunlight.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoon Jojoba Oil
- 5 Drops Lemon Essential Oil
- Dark glass dropper bottle
How To Use
- With the help of a funnel, pour jojoba oil into a dark glass dropper bottle.
- Now carefully add 5 drops of lemon essential oil.
- Screw on the cap tightly and shake the bottle gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Now apply a few drops of oil to the skin.
- Use it as a daily face serum.
12. Evening Primrose Oil
Evening primrose oil is well known as a hormone balancer. It works great for those who get acne due to hormone imbalance.
It unclogs pores by dissolving the sebum and impurities in the pores. Its anti-inflammatory properties make it beneficial in soothing skin irritations, redness, and swelling.
When your skin is dehydrated, sebaceous glands start producing more sebum(skin oil) in order to compensate for the moisture deficiency. This ultimately leads to oily and greasy skin. Evening primrose oil deeply hydrates your skin. Therefore controls oily skin.
Ingredients
- Evening Primrose Oil
How To Use
- Take few drops of evening primrose oil on palm and gently massage your face with this oil for 2 minutes.
- You can apply it daily to control oily skin.
For Sensitive Skin
13. Sandalwood Essential Oil
Sandalwood is a popular ingredient in Ayurveda for treatment of various skin ailments. If we talk about sandalwood essential oil , it has powerful antimicrobial properties that treat acne.
It’s antiseptic properties help you heal wounds and boils. It also contains anti-inflammatory properties that reduce inflammation and soothes irritated skin.
Sandalwood essential oil has powerful antioxidants that help reduce wrinkles, dark spots, and other pigmentation. Hence gives you even skin tone.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoon Aloe Vera Gel
- 5 Drops Sandalwood Essential Oil
- Dark glass dropper bottle
How To Use
- Take 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel into a dark glass container.
- Now carefully add 5 drops of sandalwood essential oil.
- Screw on the cap tightly and shake the bottle gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Now apply a few drops of the mixture to the skin.
- Use it as a daily face serum.
14. Chamomile Essential Oil
Chamomile essential oil is one of the popular natural oils for sensitive skin. It is rich in antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. This makes chamomile essential oil an effective natural remedy for acne and blemishes.
It contains natural soothing properties and helps calm sensitive skin. It also works great for relieving sunburnt skin by deeply hydrating the skin.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoon Pomegranate Seed Oil
- 5 Drops Chamomile Essential Oil
- Dark glass dropper bottle
How To Use
- With the help of a funnel, pour 2 tablespoons of pomegranate seed oil into a dark glass dropper bottle.
- Now carefully add 5 drops of chamomile essential oil.
- Screw on the cap tightly and shake the bottle gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Now apply a few drops of oil to the skin.
- Use it as a daily face serum.
15. Hemp Seed Oil
Hemp seed oil is a rich source of fatty acids which helps moisturize and soothe your skin. It contains antibacterial properties which protect the skin from being infected by bacteria. Therefore, helps prevent rashes, irritated and sensitive skin.
It is non-comedogenic. This means that hemp oil won’t clog pores and cause breakouts. It also helps regulate the sebum( skin oil) production. Therefore also helps treat acne.
Hemp seed oil is packed with antioxidants. It contains vitamin A and Vitamin E which fight free radicals. This helps remove fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots and patches.
Ingredients
- Hemp Seed Oil
How To Use
- Take a few drops of hemp seed oil on palm and gently massage your face with this oil for 2 minutes.
- Apply directly to the target area daily. This will help you get rid of skin problems.
Precaution
Although essential oils are very healthy and beneficial for your skin, it is very important to take the following precautionary measures before applying essential oils to your skin.
- Be sure to do a patch test to make sure your skin does not have an adverse reaction to the oils. The inner forearm is a great place to do a test since the skin is delicate, similar to facial skin.
- Additionally, pregnant women, infants, and young children should avoid certain essential oils. so be sure to do your homework beforehand.
- Keep the DIY recipe container away from sunlight.
- If you are using an essential oil blend then make sure to apply sunscreen before going out in the sun, as some essential oils can be photosensitive.
- If You have any skin disease, chronic health condition then consult your medical practitioner before applying essential oil on your skin.
- Do not put essential oils in your eyes, ears, nose or mucous membranes.
Conclusion
Introducing face oils in your skincare routine helps you to save your skin from the chemical-laden commercial products. As know now it not only treats various skin ailments but also takes proper care of your skin. Hence you can get healthy and glowing skin easily by applying these face oils regularly.
Have you applied any of these face oils before? Please let know about the experience in the comments down below.
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