As adolescents, we were often warned about the dangers of putting oil on our skin. Doctors prescribed all sorts of different medications and cleansers to rid our faces of any presence of oil, which we were taught would lead to oily skin, blocked pores, and dreaded acne. Today, it is becoming more widely understood that, used correctly, a nourishing facial oil is not harmful but beneficial. Here is a guide to how face oils work with each skin type.
Dry Skin
One might assume that individuals with dry skin would most significantly benefit from the use of a nourishing facial oil. People with dry skin often run the risk of rough, flaky, or patchy skin on the face, due to a lack of the oils that keep skin moisturized and healthy. The use of facial oil helps replenish the oils naturally present in the skin. Oils rich in fatty acids are often ideal for dry skin, such as avocado, rosehip, and sunflower oil. These nourish the skin deeply while also strengthening the skin barrier to seal moisture in.
Sensitive Skin
For those with sensitive skin, facial oils are often better tolerated than other products on the market. When crafted from natural, organic ingredients, face oils tend to be made with fewer additives, preservatives, and commercial ingredients, lessening the likelihood of reacting to an artificial ingredient. Ingredients with antioxidants benefit sensitive skin by protecting it from environmental factors and free radicals. Anti-inflammatory properties help soothe easily irritated skin; manuka oil is a favorite with both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Oily Skin
Those with oily skin may be the most skeptical about using a facial oil. As teenagers, we were sold the narrative that any oil on the face is bad, and that drying the skin out with harsh ingredients is the only route to a clear complexion. In actuality, adding a facial oil can help balance the skin’s natural sebum production; this is particularly notable with jojoba oil. A nourishing facial oil adds hydration without creating excess oil and clogging pores. Further, an oil with anti-inflammatory properties helps soothe inflamed skin, while antibacterial elements work to reduce the bacteria that contribute to acne.
Our Pick: Organic Nourishing Oil
At Mojave Desert Skin Shield, we have created our own formula that combines high-quality organic, cold-pressed ingredients. Our Organic Nourishing Oil is deeply moisturizing, soothing, and strengthening. Featuring jojoba, avocado, parsley seed, manuka, and apricot kernel oil, this blend includes a variety of vital nutrients and fatty acids. Whether you have dry, sensitive, or oily skin, it can be used to support protection and nourishment both day and night.
