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20 Face Oils For Clear & Glowing Skin – For All Skin Types

Updated: November 23, 2019

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(This post contains affiliate links. You can read my full disclosure here.)

Is your skin dry or oily or acne prone? Is your skin tired of using the chemical filled product? Face Oils can solve your all skin woes. Yes, there are some oils which are great for our skin. I was the kind of person who hated putting oils on the skin as well as on hairs (Now, I am obsessed with it).

A few months back, I was suffering from acne as my skin is oily and I wanted to get rid of it immediately. So I went to a dermatologist and he gave me some prescribed medicine, cream (Benzoyl Peroxide), face wash and an anti-dandruff shampoo because had oily dandruff too. After some days, I noticed my skin has become dry and irritated and I had to use a lot of moisturizer in a day to keep my face moisturized but it didn’t solve my problem. After searching a lot on the internet I came to know that there are some face oils which do miracles on the skin as they are natural, pure and highly effective. Then, I thought I should give a chance to it and I made my own face serum for acne as well as hair oil for dandruff and hair fall because prescribed anti-dandruff shampoo made my hair rough and dry. I am not saying that it works fast but it removes the problems from the root. I got rid of my all skin problems with my face serum, my own mint face pack, and my apple cider vinegar toner. Now, I am happy that I made a good decision to put oil on face and hair and they are giving me great results.


So, come to the topic, we should know what are face oils and why they are necessary for our healthy skin.

What are face oils?

Face oils are the plant extracted oil commonly known as essential oils and carrier oil. It is called essential oil because it contains the essence of the plant’s fragrance from which it is extracted. Essential oils are very pure and strong in nature, it can’t be used directly on the skin. It is mixed with other oils called carrier oils, or base oils or vegetable oils. It is called carrier oils because it is used to dilute essential oils and it carries essential oils deeply into the skin.

Why are face oils important?

Face oils are important because there are many commercial products which contain harsh chemicals. So, we should go all natural for our skin problems.

1) It treats the existing skin problems like acne, rash, and irritated skin, removes wrinkles, eczema etc.

2) It prevents our skin to be infected with harmful microbes causing damage to our skin because it has antibacterial, antiseptic, antifungal and many more properties which help our skin to be healthy.

3) It heals our skin and makes them hydrated. It makes a protective layer on our skin which doesn’t let dirt, sunrays, microbes to enter and also deeply exfoliates the dead skin cells.

The American Medical Association published “Three Cases of Lead Palsy from the Use of a Cosmetic Called Laird’s Bloom of Youth.’” This case study paved the way for the formation of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1906.

Three decades later, Ruth DeForest Lamb, the FDA’s chief education officer, published a book that documented the serious complications from beauty products. This prompted the passing of the Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act in 1938, putting cosmetics and medical devices under the FDA’s control. (Source)


Top 20 face oils for all skin types

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Face Oils For Mature Skin

1) Frankincense Essential Oil

It is very effective for aging skin. Ketonic alcohol(olibanol) is the main component which makes frankincense oil great for dry and mature skin. It helps in regeneration of skin cells and makes them healthy due to its powerful astringent property. It removes acne and acne scars, slows signs of aging and keeps skin hydrated.

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Recipe:

Ingredients

Using funnel pour sweet almond oil (good for aging skin) into a dark colored glass dropper bottle and mix frankincense oil. Shake well and apply to the face. You can apply anywhere on the skin like loose skin of stomach, saggy skin or under eye area. The amount of carrier and essential oil can be moderated accordingly.

2) Rosehip Seed Oil

It deeply penetrates into the skin and it is super light and non-greasy. It good for oily skin. It is high in vitamin A and antioxidant which makes it essential for mature skin. It removes the age spots and discolourations made by sun rays. It has a high content of vitamin C and lycopene which removes wrinkles and scars due to its regenerative property. It is also great for acne.

Recipe:

Ingredients

Using funnel pour vitamin e and rosehip oil into a dark colored glass dropper bottle. Mix rosehip oil with vitamin E oil and apply to skin twice a day.

3) Carrot Seed Oil

High in antioxidant helps to remove dead skin cells and regenerate fresh healthy skin cells. It reverses the reaction made by sun rays and keeps skin moisturized. It is non-greasy in nature and perfect for all types of skin.

Recipe:

Ingredients

Apply carrot seed oil directly to the skin and gently massage the skin for 2-3 minutes.

4) Apricot Kernel Oil

Organic apricot kernel oil is rich in gamma linoleic acid, or GLA, which comes from essential fatty acid omega-6. The GLA content in apricot kernel oil helps skin to maintain moisture balance. GLA also plays a role in firming and toning your skin, according to Close. Additionally, organic apricot kernel oil contains vitamin A and E, which soothe the skin and slow signs of aging. It is very light in texture and non-greasy, perfect for oily and combination type of skin. (Source)

Recipe:

Ingredients

It is easy to apply on the skin as it spreads easily and penetrates deeply. Apply apricot kernel oil directly on the cleansed skin for twice a day.


Face Oils For Acne Prone Skin

5) Tea tree Essential Oil

Tea tree oil has antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and antimicrobial properties which kill the microbes causing acne and pimples. Some study has shown that it is as powerful as 5% Benzoyl Peroxide(a prescribed cream for acne). It removes the dirt from the skin pores and calms the painful acne. It has an anti-inflammatory property which reduces the inflammation of acne, pimples, and boils. It exfoliates the skin and unclogs the blocked skin pores.

Recipe:

Ingredients

Mix both the ingredients and apply it as a daily face moisturizer on cleansed face. Keep excess of the mixture in a glass container.

 

6) Clove Essential oil

Clove oil contains a substance called eugenol, which has antibacterial properties. In 2001, “Girls Life” investigated the claim that clove oil can clear cystic acne, reducing swelling as it kills the infection. Dr. Henry Gasiorowski told “Girls Life” that some of his patients had used clove oil. (Source). It Kills the bacteria causing acne and limits the excess oil production on skin.

Recipe:

Ingredients

Using funnel pour jojoba oil into a dark colored glass dropper bottle. Mix clove oil with jojoba oil and apply to skin.

Do not apply clove oil undiluted, it is very strong in nature and can cause burning sensation to your skin. You can also apply clove oil with some other oils like coconut or olive oil. Do not take more than 1 drop for a single application. Wash it off after 15-20 minutes. You can also apply with your daily moisturizer to prevent future acne.

7) Oregano oil

It is a perfect oil for your skin. It has antibacterial and antiseptic properties which kill the bacteria causing acne. It has an anti-inflammatory property which reduces the inflammation of acne and boils. It is high in antioxidant which boosts the oxygen flow to the skin that speeds up the healing process. It is high in Vitamin E which removes the dark spots as well.

Recipe:

Ingredients

Using funnel pour argan oil into a dark colored glass dropper bottle. Mix oregano oil with argan oil and apply to skin twice a day.

8) Clary Sage Oil

Clary sage has linalyl acetate which reduces skin inflammation. and works as a natural remedy for acne and skin irritations. It also regulates the production of sebum which is the main factor for clogging pores and attracting microbes and dirt which ultimately leads to breakouts. Clary sage also diminishes the growth of bacteria and helps to remove hormonal acne.

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A recent study published in Advances in Dermatology and Allergology found that clary sage essential oil is an active natural antimicrobial agent. After testing the efficacy of clary sage on multiple drug-resistant bacterial stains, clary sage oil was active against bacteria that leads to skin infections that can lead to acne breakouts or skin irritation. (Source)

Recipe:

Ingredients

Using funnel pour jojoba oil into a dark colored glass dropper bottle. Mix clary sage oil with jojoba oil and apply to skin twice a day.


Face Oils For Dry skin

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9) Lavender Essential Oil

It’s the perfect oil for those suffering from dry skin. It moisturizes the skin deeply and soothes the skin. It has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which help you to get rid of acne, boils, and rashes. It relieves the nervous tension, boosts the oxygen flow to the skin and removes the dark spots. It also helps you to get rid of dark circles and eye bags.

Recipe:

Ingredients

Using funnel pour argan oil into a dark colored glass dropper bottle. Mix lavender oil with argan oil and apply to skin twice a day.

10) Patchouli Essential Oil

It has the power to soothe the inflammation on the skin and prevents them from getting infected. It has the moisturizing property which will deeply hydrate your skin and unclogs the blocked pores. It has quick healing process and minimizes the scars caused by boils, acne, chicken pox etc.

Recipe:

Ingredients

Using funnel pour almond oil into a dark colored glass dropper bottle. Mix patchouli oil with almond oil and apply to skin twice a day.

11) Argan oil

Argan oil absorbs quickly into the skin and is non-greasy in nature. It’s a healing oil for those having dry and sore skin. It reduces the inflammation of the skin and speeds up the process of healing. It’s a great moisture and exfoliator too which removes dead skin cells and gives a healthy glow to the skin. It is even beneficial for irritated, cracked, damaged and burnt skin. It also helps to remove fine line around eyes and a good moisturizer for lips too.

Recipe:

Ingredients

Take few drops of argan oil on palm and gently massage your face with this oil for 2 minutes. Apply daily.

12) Coconut oil

Antibacterial property and moisturizing capabilities of coconut oil make it perfect for skin. It has saturated fats which prevent skin from moisture loss and deeply exfoliate skin. It unclogs the blocked pores and helps in regeneration of new cells.

Recipe:

Ingredients

Take few drops of coconut oil on palm and gently massage your face with this oil for 2 minutes. Apply daily. Or mix it with sugar and use it as a scrub to get rid of dead cells.


Face Oils For Oily skin

13) Lemon Essential Oil

Lemon itself is a great remedy for oily skin. It controls the skin oil production and shrinks the open pores. It is a powerful astringent as well as it has an antibacterial property which makes it great for acne as well. It removes the dark pores and removes the fine line due to high in vitamin C content. It reverses the reaction of sun rays and keeps skin hydrated with the help of potassium content.

Recipe:

Ingredients

Using funnel pour jojoba oil into a dark colored glass dropper bottle. Mix lemon oil with jojoba oil and apply to skin daily. Always apply sunscreen before going out in the sun.

14) Jojoba oil

It has the unique capability to moisturize our skin when our body stops it naturally. It’s just like our skin oil which seeps into the skin fast and gives a naturally glowing skin. It’s a good moisturizer for oily skin because of it non-greasy texture. You can also use it for acne, sunburn or psoriasis, damaged or dry skin because of its healing property. It’s a very good carrier oil for all essential oil and this is one of my favourite oil.

Recipe:

Ingredients

Take few drops of jojoba oil on palm and gently massage your face with this oil for 2 minutes. Apply directly to the target area daily to get rid of your skin woes.

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15) Geranium oil

It is the best oil for oily and congested skin. It is also beneficial in eczema-prone skin. It has the power to minimize the wrinkles due to its astringent property. It shrinks the pore and regulates oil production (sebum) on the face. It is antibacterial and anti-inflammatory in nature beneficial in treating acne as well. It has the ability to regenerate new skin cells and helps to get rid of dark spot and patches.

Recipe:

Ingredients

Using funnel pour argan oil into a dark colored glass dropper bottle. Mix geranium oil with argan oil and apply to skin daily. Or you can mix geranium oil to your moisturizer and apply to the targeted area twice a day.

16) Grapeseed Oil

Grapeseed Oil is very light and easily absorbed by the skin. It is non-comedogenic in nature which means it doesn’t clog pores and helps to reduce acne. It regulates the sebum production and protects from being infected by the microbes. It can be applied around eyes which help us to remove dark circles and puffy eyes. It cleanses the skin pores and exfoliates dead skin cells. It is full of antioxidant property which slows down the aging process.

Recipe:

Ingredients

Take few drops of grapeseed oil on palm and gently massage your face with this oil for 2 minutes. Apply directly to the target area daily to get rid of your skin woes.


Sensitive/Irritated skin

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17) Sandalwood Essential Oil

Sandalwood is a mild astringent which shrinks the open pore, calms the irritated and sensitive skin. Due to it’s antibacterial and antiseptic property, it’s good for getting rid of acne, boils, wound etc. It has the healing power as well as it reduces the wrinkles because of antioxidants. It reduces the inflammation and soothes the irritated and damaged skin. It is also beneficial for lightening of skin tone or suntan.

Recipe:

Ingredients

Using funnel pour almond oil into a dark colored glass dropper bottle. Mix sandalwood oil with almond oil and apply to skin daily. Or you can mix sandalwood oil to your moisturizer and apply to the targeted area twice a day.

18) Neroli Essential Oil

It is rich in antioxidant and Vitamin C which remove the fine lines as well as dark spots. It hydrates the skin from within and boosts the collagen production. It has the skin regenerative property and improves the health of skin cells. It is best known for a soothing effect and calms the sensitive and irritated skin. It helps to remove acne and improves the skin flexibility.

Recipe:

Ingredients

Using funnel pour pomegranate oil into a dark colored glass dropper bottle. Mix neroli oil with pomegranate seed oil and apply to skin daily. Or you can mix neroli oil to your moisturizer and apply to the targeted area twice a day. I would recommend it to apply at night time because there is the possibility of sun rays reaction with the oil.

19) Hemp Seed Oil

Hemp seed oil is used to moisturize our skin. It makes the protective layer on the skin which protects the skin from being infected by microbes and helps prevent rashes, irritated and sensitive skin. It also helps to get rid of acne and reduce the inflammation of acne. The fats found in oil is similar to skin oil which makes it a perfect protectant and moisturizer for skin. It is rich in Vitamin A and E which help remove fine lines as wells dark spots and patches.

Recipe:

Ingredients

Take few drops of hemp seed oil on palm and gently massage your face with this oil for 2 minutes. Apply directly to the target area daily to get rid of your skin woes.

20) Chamomile Essential Oil

Chamomile Essential Oil is good for sensitive skin as it has a calming effect on skin when applied. It has an antimicrobial property which helps to get rid of acne and reduces redness and inflammation due to anti-inflammatory property. It’s a good oil for daily skin care for that suffering from a sensitive and irritated skin. It can relive the sunburnt skin and hydrates the skin deeply. It allows your skin to be reduced irritation, itching, and redness.

Recipe:

Ingredients

Using funnel pour hemp seed oil into a dark colored glass dropper bottle. Mix chamomile oil with hemp seed oil and apply to skin daily. Or you can mix chamomile oil to your moisturizer and apply to the targeted area twice a day.


 SOME NOTES

  • Firstly dilute the essential oils in a carrier oil. Be sure to do a patch test to make sure your skin does not have an adverse reaction to the oils. The inner forearm is a great place to do a test since the skin is delicate, similar to facial skin.
  • Additionally, pregnant women, infants, and young children should avoid certain essential oils. so be sure to do your homework beforehand.
  • Keep the face oil bottle away from light.

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27 Comments

  • Reply
    Jackie
    October 22, 2017 at 6:21 am

    I have normal to dry skin, especially in the winter. Normal to oily in the summer. Which product is best for my skin? Important Note: I do have rosasia. For this reason, I’m limited to many products for my face!

    • Reply
      Mamta
      October 26, 2017 at 4:58 pm

      Hi Jackie,
      You can try this.
      Mix 10 drops of lavender essential oil to 1 ounce of rosehip seed oil (or natural, scent free lotion) and have your skin massaged with this blend.
      Do let me know the progress.

  • Reply
    Josefin
    November 6, 2017 at 3:05 pm

    Hi!
    I was wondering if you could help me choose the right oil for my skin problems? I have very dry and sensitive skin. Unfortunately, I have scars from pimples on my chin that i Would like to get rid of by using an oil. I have read a lot about Jojoba, argan oil, tamanu oil, rosehip oil and hemp seed oil. But I don’t know which one that i should get because I don’t know which one works best for my skin. What oil can you recommend to me?

    • Reply
      Mamta
      November 15, 2017 at 4:29 pm

      Hi Josefin,
      You should use hemp seed oil. It is an incredibly beneficial skin care ingredient that can soothe inflammation, hydrate dry skin, lightens scars and even prevents acne. Use it as a daily moisturizer.
      Thanks
      Mamta

  • Reply
    Billy
    November 17, 2017 at 2:19 pm

    hi there! It’s great site. so many topics and opinions. I used to read, basically https://www.washingtonpost.com but now your site one of my favorites. Thank you!

    • Reply
      Mamta
      November 22, 2017 at 3:48 pm

      Hi Billy,
      I am so excited that you like my posts. It’s my pleasure to have you here and choosing alluringsoul over washingtonpost is something to be proud of. Comments like this help me keep moving. Thanks again.
      Thanks
      Mamta

  • Reply
    Nur Jan
    December 11, 2017 at 4:21 am

    Hi, I really like your website! I think it’s very helpful, though it’s hard for me to decide which oil is good for my skin. I have a dry skin (oily on the T-zone, but more to my nose), I have the little bumps on my forehead (more like all over my face) and also dark spots from the little pimples. What oil should I use?

    • Reply
      Mamta
      December 19, 2017 at 2:49 pm

      Hi Nur,
      Apply apricot kernel oil mixed with few drops of tea tree oil. It will help you moisturize your skin and also prevent pimples.

  • Reply
    Gilbriel Winters
    February 12, 2018 at 7:37 pm

    Hi , I have oily acne prone skin , I have gotten two chemical peels now my pimples is gone but I have hyper pigmentation left. And my skin is dull . Which oils should I use for my dark spots

    • Reply
      Mamta
      March 4, 2018 at 4:51 pm

      Hi Gilbriel,
      Use frankincense essential oil recipe given in the post.

  • Reply
    Elizabeth
    February 15, 2018 at 4:12 pm

    Is it ok to mix a couple of oils together and use it in the morning then in the evening? Or is that too much? I live in Arizona and wouldn’t like the sun to affect my skin?

    • Reply
      Mamta
      March 15, 2018 at 3:49 pm

      Hi Elizabeth,
      Its ok to use this in morning and evening as well. But make sure you use a sunscreen after applying oils before going out. Also you should not use essential oils directly on your face, always mix it with carrier oil and then apply.

  • Reply
    Khursheed Karbelkar
    May 18, 2018 at 6:57 am

    Hi.. Awesome readcould you help me choose which oils to use pleaseI have sensitive dry skin that’s slightly flaky..I have mild rocasea on my T-zone as well Which essential oils can be used as an Anti-ageing Serum at Night and one as a Oil Cleanser and Moisturiser for the Day? I would really appreciate some feedback please
    Thank you

  • Reply
    Nora
    July 11, 2018 at 10:12 pm

    Hi, I have normal skin with large pores around the nose. My skin gets a little oily in the summer and dry in the winter. What oil/oils work for me?
    😀

    • Reply
      Mamta
      July 30, 2018 at 5:52 am

      Hi Nora, You can use any essential oils like lavender, tea tree oil, geranium, rose, or frankincense. But you have to choose carrier oil according to the weather. If your skin gets oily in the summer season, opt almond oil or grapeseed oil or rosehip oil or jojoba oil. These are light and non-greasy oils. In winter season you can opt argan oil or olive oil or marula oil or coconut oil.

  • Reply
    Andrea Montour
    July 27, 2018 at 4:59 pm

    Hello … I’ve just start using Tea Tree Essential Oil w/ Aloe Vera #6…Is it better to use at Night after I wash My Face ? Also do I need a Moisturizer after? I’m in My 50’s & Recently Quit Smoking … I feel Overly Oily w/ Clogged Pores … Help !!

    • Reply
      Mamta
      July 30, 2018 at 5:36 am

      Hi Andrea, Yes you can apply aloe vera and tea tree oil mixture to your face at night. Its very effective in unclogging blocked pores. And, aloe vera gel is itself a great moisturizer for oily skin. so, there is no need to apply another one. Also, I would suggest you apply an anti-aging serum on daily basis. You can get the full recipe here – http://alluringsoul.com/diy-anti-aging-face-serum/

  • Reply
    Amarachi
    September 24, 2018 at 1:10 pm

    I want oil that will light me a little, remove dark sport and oil face

  • Reply
    Geraldine
    September 30, 2018 at 6:10 pm

    Love your site, please which oil/oils works best in brighten up a dull skin. I’m facial normal skin thanks!

    • Reply
      Mamta
      October 4, 2018 at 5:21 am

      Hi Geraldine, there are many essential oils for skin brightening like sandalwood, geranium, frankincense, lavender, lemon, and carrot seed essential oils. You can choose any one or the various combinations. But if you are choosing lemon essential oil, make sure you are using at night. Choose a carrier oil like almond, jojoba or grapeseed oil and mix them with essential oils. Apply daily on cleansed face.

      Thanks
      Mamta

  • Reply
    Shakirah
    October 26, 2018 at 7:13 am

    Love your sight, what combination of oil can I use to clear pimples and heat rashes on my face.

    • Reply
      Mamta
      February 5, 2019 at 7:04 am

      Hi Shakirah,
      You can use aloe vera gel mixed with oils. Take 5 tablespoon aloe vera gel, 2 tablespoon rosehip or hemp seed oil, 10 drops tea tree oil and 7 drops frankincense oil. Mix all and keep it in a container. Apply daily and do not wash face after applying it. Aloe vera gel will help your skin to heal from rash and also soothes your skin.

  • Reply
    Okere favour
    November 28, 2018 at 10:18 pm

    What oils can I use for smooth and brighter skin

  • Reply
    Raji
    February 5, 2019 at 5:44 am

    Hi dear.. ur writing s are truly informative.. please help me in finding suitable oil.. I am 32years old now.. before I used to have oily skin ,pimple and dark marks.. Now my skin s dry as I m in air conditioner whole day.. I m checking in my diet to . So suggest me oil for dry skin with dark marks as well oily skin

    • Reply
      Mamta
      February 5, 2019 at 6:00 am

      Hi Raji,
      I think your skin type is combination(oily and dry). You can choose the base oil or carrier oil which is hydrating plus non-greasy like- rosehip, jojoba, argan, or hemp seed. These oils are good for acne prone skin and help to fade dark spots.
      Also, For essential oils, you can choose lavender, tea tree oil, rose, geranium, sandalwood, cedarwood or frankincense. These essential oils are good for treating and preventing acne, also helps to fade scars and dark spots.

      Thanks
      Mamta

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