If you're someone with oily, acne-prone skin, a chill probably runs through your bones when you hear the term "facial oil" Why the heck would you need such a thing? Your face clearly produces enough of that, right? That said, oil can actually be a positive thing for your skin — even for the oiliest of complexions (trust us).
We understand it might sound counterintuitive to apply oil to a face that's, well, already oily, but with the right facial oil, you can actually make it so your skin doesn't have to produce as much sebum. Keeping your skin hydrated and balanced can actually help curb oil overproduction. Now, we're definitely not suggesting that you head to Whole Foods, pick up a tub of coconut oil, and rub it all over your complexion — it's all about finding the right formula.
Many of our favorite skin care brands from Sunday Riley to Herbivore have created luxurious facial oils that can be applied daily to acne-prone skin to help deliver ingredients that can both kill harmful bacteria and provide the skin with enough moisture and hydration to keep it balanced. Get ready — fewer breakouts, more hydrated skin, and a major glow are on their way to you.
For me, this was the oil that made my acne-prone skin really believe that oils could have a positive effect on my oily skin. I applied it a skeptic and woke up with beautifully hydrated skin, pimples that were much less irritated and inflamed, and dewy a glow. The jojoba oil in this formula keeps breakouts at bay.
This cult fave from Sunday Riley actually helped made acne facial oils a thing — and it goes further than just helping with breakouts, clearing pores, and smoothing out the skin with its 1.5 percent salicylic acid. It also includes incredibly hydrating ingredients like milk thistle and cucumber seed oil to balance the potentially drying effects of that aforementioned salicylic acid.
Specifically designed for oily and combination skin, this weightless oil incorporates the highest quality Australian eco-friendly tea tree to help reduce the appearance of blemishes and enlarged pores. Squalane, rosemary extract, and groundcherry extract also contribute to this wonder product to lock-in hydration and keep the skin calm.
The star ingredients in this luxury oil are blue tansy and Egyptian lapis lazuli with azulene — and both ingredients are known for their anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effects. More clarity in your blemish-prone skin, a calm, less irritated complexion, and major hydration (that leaves the skin balanced and hydrated) is all within reach.
