If you suffer from acne or excess sebum secretion, you do not have to quit natural oils altogether. The fact that those seemingly make skin even more greasy is a myth. The key is to match it well with the skin type, then the oil can be your best ally. Check out which oils are best for acne, oily and mixed skin as recommended by cosmetologists and dermatologists.
What can you gain thanks to natural oils?
Well-chosen oil:
- is antiseptic
- eliminates excess sebum
- regulates lipid barrier
- protects epidermis against damage, aging, irritation
- cleanses the skin from blackheads
- calms and heals inflammations
- cleanses skin pores, moisturizes and nourishes
It is difficult to match the oil with a specific skin type without knowing how much fatty acids given oil has or knowing any specifics about the oil. Not every oil matches oily or acne skin. The fact is that there are several hundreds of oils and that doesn’t help with the choice. Perhaps our little cheat sheet can help you choose the right oil for your face.
TOP 5 oils for oily, acne and mixed skin
1. Jojoba oil for the face [oily/acne/mixed skin]
Jojoba oil is, in fact, liquid wax. It is called an oil because its composition and properties allow us to classify it as natural oil. At the same time, it consists of waxen esters, such combo makes for unique skin care. Jojoba oil is characteristic due to the different composition of fatty acids than other oils.
Its chemical build is close to human sebum which makes it perfect for every skin type, including oil, acne and mixed ones.
It contains squalene (it balances sebum and does not allow skin dryness), phytosterols, vitamins E and F, fatty acids and so-called good alcohols.
Jojoba oil – the action on the face
- regulates sebum secretion
- inhibits greasiness
- lightweight so doesn’t clog pores nor causes blackheads
- effective oil for acne
- calms inflammation and regenerates the skin
- speeds up minor wounds healing
- has antibacterial and antifungal action
- works as an antioxidant, eliminates free radicals
- softens and moisturizes the skin
- nourishes and makes skin smooth
- protects against the harmful impact of external factors
2. Perilla seed oil [all skin types including oily/acne/mixed]
Valued by cosmetologists for its high potential as an antioxidant. It protects skin against aging. It is a perfect oil for all skin types. For oily and acne skin, perilla oil is great because it doesn’t clog pores. What is more, the perilla seed oil is the only one that can be used to heal adolescent acne due to the fact that it inhibits bacteria proliferation. It is worth to use it in cleansing beauty treatments. It contains fatty acids omega-3, omega-6, and omega-9, but also flavonoids, anthocyanins, and phenolic compounds.
Perilla seed oil – the action on the face
- has anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antibacterial action
- doesn’t clog skin pores
- inhibits blackheads and bacteria proliferation that triggers acne
- brightens hyperpigmentations and makes skin complexion even
- inhibits aging processes
- reinforce epidermis regeneration
- makes skin supple
- stimulates collagen and elastin production
- reinforces protective skin functions
- strengthens blood vessels
3. Raspberry seed oil [all skin types including oily/acne/mixed]
The raspberry seed oil has high amounts of unsaturated fatty acids, mostly linoleic and alpha-linoleic acid which supports oily, acne and problematic skincare. It is an oil perfect also for mature skin type.
The raspberry seed oil contains also vitamin E, carotenoids, flavonoids, and ellagic acid with antiviral and antibacterial properties. In spite of being thick, it doesn’t clog pores nor causes blackheads.
Raspberry seed oil – the action on the face
- regulates and improves work of sebaceous glands
- softens and moisturizes skin
- doesn’t clog the pores
- prevents blackheads
- has anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antibacterial action
- eliminates imperfections
- protects against UV rays
- calms inflammation and irritation and speeds up skin healing
- prevents water loss
- indicates antioxidant and inhibiting aging processes action
- speeds up skin regeneration processes and works antiseptically
- makes skin more supple
4. Borage seed oil [oily/acne/mixed skin]
One of the best oils for mixed and oily skin is borage seed oil.
It contains high amounts of essential fatty acids, such as gamma-linoleic acids in the form of 18-27% that improves the intercellular structure. Borage seed oil perfectly moisturizes because it prevents water loss. At the same time, it does not clog pores, it is lightweight and absorbs fast.
Borage seed oil – the action on the face
- regulates work of sebaceous glands
- cleanses the skin, heals acne and blackheads
- makes skin supple and moisturizes it
- it is lightweight and absorbs fast
- it has anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antibacterial action
- protects against UV rays
- calms inflammation and irritation speeds up skin healing
- prevents water loss and moisturizes
- inhibits aging processes
- skin is elastic and epidermis smooth
- improves skin complexion
5. Tamanu Carrier oil [oily/acne/mixed skin]
It is yet another oil with high amounts of essential fatty acids and is perfect for healing acne. This oil holds anti-inflammatory and antibacterial action. It can speed up the healing of active inflammation and prevent the occurrence of the new ones. Tamanu oil is recommended by dermatologists in the case of seborrhea, eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea.
Tamanu oil – the action on the face
- it has anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antibacterial action
- doesn’t clog pores
- heals all inflammation and imperfections
- inhibits blackheads and bacteria proliferation
- perfect for all acne types
- brightens hyperpigmentation
- improves skin complexion
- reinforces epidermis regeneration
- stimulates collagen and elastin production
- reinforces protective skin functions
- strengthens blood vessels
