Face oil questions?

Mar 14, 2014

Lindsay H.

I have some questions about them

•do they clog your pores?
•is there any cheaper ones you can buy at the drugstore?
•do they help with acne?
•and are they good for your skin?

Also what kinds are good to get and use?

And how do you use them?

Thanks everyone this helps a lot:)

Mar 14, 2014

Symone B.

-No
-you can buy from the drugstore but I suggest going to an all natural or herbs store
-some do. You have to research it because different ones have different purposes. You will have to mix them for the maximum effect. For example: tea tree oil helps acne but it's too potent to use alone
-yes

Helpful link to find the right ones for you: https://www.naturesgift.com/essentialoil-skincare.htm

Mar 14, 2014

Kitty K.

•do they clog your pores?
•is there any cheaper ones you can buy at the drugstore?
•do they help with acne?
•and are they good for your skin?


Megan is right, it does depend on the oils.

There are oils that are comedogenic, and others that are non-comedogenic. Oils that are very thick in nature are usually comedogenic. Think olive oil, coconut oil, almond oil, and others. Oils like Jojoba, Argan, & Rosehip are non-comedogenic and usually absorb quickly into the skin.

The price on the oils vary from what source you get it from. Argan Oil is usually pricey in general, and even more pricier if you look for names. ( Like Josie sold in Sephora. )
You can generally buy oils at a fair price, ranging from $6.50 and up. Try searching online or at health stores ( Vitamin Shoppe, GNC ) or a Farmkers market ( Whole foods. )

Oils can help with acne. Like banishes like, just like in chemistry. So a non-comedogenic oil like Jojoba can help control oil production and replace the oil your skin creates with fresh, oil that will benefit it instead. Think glowing, not oily. Depending on the oil, it can even reduce the size and appearance of blemishes. Jojoba oils for instance reduces/eliminates redness and helps with irritation and swelling. You can also use some oils as spot treatments. Tea tree oil, for instance, is very similar to Benzyl Peroxide which is a common spot treatment. It can dry out the pimple and help with healing and scarring. A mixture of Jojoba Oil and tea tree can be very beneficial as a spot treatment.


•Also what kinds are good to get and use?

•And how do you use them?


I personally prefer oils that are low in comedogenicity or non-comedogenic.
Oils low in comedogenicity or non-comedogenic are

Avocado Oil, Sunflower oil, Castor Oil, Safflower Oil, Argan Oil, Rosehip Oil, & Jojoba Oil.

You can use these oils however you please.
You can add a couple of drops into your hair nightly as a hair treatment.
You can use oils as a body lotion, hand lotion or foot lotion. If you are dry skin use them in conjunction with a moisturizer.
You can rub them on your nail cuticles.
Tea tree oil would be used as a spot treatment or a mask.
Before applying moisturizer you can apply these oils to your skin. You can use them alone for oily skin right after you shower.
As a make up remover, oils tend to break down make up rather well. Just massage some onto your face and after 3 minutes or so wipe it off with a tissue or with a cotton ball on the eye area. It can help condition and moisturize your lashes as well.

Mar 14, 2014

Lindsay H.

Thank you so much this helped a lot.