Paridhi Goel suggests the benefits and uses of different oils that suit varied skin types
For ages, we have been hearing that essential oils have always been used in beauty rituals helping to give the best and all-natural results to your skin. Keeping that in mind, face oils continue to have their growing popularity for those looking for all-natural skin type glow.
From having oily skin to dry or sensitive skin, using oils daily can surely help you have a beautiful and ever-glowing skin.
Below is the list of effective oils good for particular skin types:
Oily skin
Jojoba oil
Jojoba oil regulates sebum, it helps to trick your skin that there is enough oil and sebum present so it doesn't need additional oil to be protected and hydrated by.
The oil is good and beneficial for ones with oily skin, helping them to remove their makeup at ease.
You can even apply overnight which will directly help you reduce the secretion of oil from your pores giving you, as a result, glowing skin.
Grapeseed oil
Using grapeseed oil is beneficial due to the oil being high in linoleic acid as this acid helps to reduce clogged pores which, in turn, naturally helps reduce the natural oily content.
The oil is good in treating oily or acne-prone skin as it has omega-6 fatty acid which can be used as a skin barrier, reducing the water loss from the skin, and fighting acne.
Helps in hydrating as it contains vitamin C and vitamin E, which ensures that your skin appears tighter and more youthful.
Dry skin
Almond oil
This oil has been used for ages in treating dry skin conditions including facial eczema.
Almond oil is a good option if you have rashes on your skin or any infections on your face, the oil works beautifully on it.
Dry skin gets dehydrated more often which gives you a dull and tired look, applying almond oil on your face regularly will revitalize and rejuvenate your skin making it look hydrated and brighter.
Marula oil
Marula oil is a wonderful moisturizer very lightweight that penetrates so easily in your skin proving it to be an effective moisturizer for dry and aging skin.
It is especially ideal for ultra-dry and chapped skin as it has amazing healing properties that enhance your skin firmness making it smoother and soft
Acne-prone skin
Pomegranate oil
Pomegranate oil contains natural antimicrobials Vitamin C which helps fight against bacteria and fungus treating from acnes
If you are annoyed because of your acne-prone skin, Pomegranate oil seed oil will offer salvation and solutions as it contains antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.
If this oil is mixed with your sunscreen, it levels up the game giving a daily boost to your sun protection, adding an edge to SPF.
Rosehip oil
This oil is commonly used for solving acne problems due to the abundance of vitamins, antioxidants and essential fatty acids.
Rosehip oil contains fatty acids which helps to not only have moisture in your skin but even locks the moisture so that the skin retains it for longer.
It is rich in Vitamin A and has the potential to fight against age spots and do wonders in your daily skincare by treating wrinkles and acne prone skin.
Normal skin
Argan oil
The argan oil contains the anti-sebum-effects which control the oiliness in the skin and gives a smoother and calmer complexion, This oil works perfectly for both dry and oily skin.
The oil gives a subtle, glowy look if applied regularly.
It is an all-natural skin healer that plumps fine lines, wrinkles and fights against sun and pollution damage.
Retinol oil
It stimulates skin cell turnover, which manifests an “exfoliating effect” making your skin brighter and more-toned skin with an increased level of elastin.
The oil improves the texture, pumping your normal and healthy skin more smoothly.
Sensitive skin
Moringa oil
If you have sensitive skin and have to think a thousand times about what to apply on your skin, moringa oil can be your best partner as it's the best to be used as a moisturizer and beneficial for delicate skin.
Sensitive skin gets easily affected by pollution so if one applies moringa oil it protects and works as a skin barrier to let pollutants penetrate your skin.
Be it your dry skin or oily skin, the moringa oil helps in nourishing and cleansing
Aloe vera oil
Sensitive skins are prone to sunburns so being called a burning plant aloe vera oil is effective in soothing sunburns helping in skin repairs and building new skin cells.
The oil has an antioxidant effect that helps repair breakouts on your skin and even slow down the aging process of your skin
(The author is the founder of Love Earth, a herbal and organic skin-care brand.)