Best Oils for your Acne

July 26, 2009 | By jaiburn In Natural Acne Care |

Using oils is one of the least expensive acne treatments you can find, and is very effective for a lot for people.

Finding which oils suit you is a matter of trial and error, as some things are more suited to people with dry skin (such as those that add moisture), while others are not (those that dry it out more may only be suited to people with oilier skin).

Emu Oil – being from Australia I actually see this quite a lot in stores, it is derived from Emu’s wings (it’s a large bird for those of you who have never seen one). This is a great oil that has lots of healing properties, it’s so good it is even used to help heal burn victims. Why is it so good? Well is contains 2 essential fatty acids. Lipids which help keep moisture in the skin, and linoleic acid which helps skin cells rebuild and heal.

Avocado Oil – Use this if your face needs a boost of moisture, as it provides a lot of moisture to the skin.

Almond Oil – Same as above, it’s great for a boost of moisture (some people like avocado more, some people almond oil)

Jojoba Oil – this oil is special because the molecules in this are exactly the same size as the molecules in the oils on your face, which means that unlike other oils it gets absorbed properly and can hydrate the face instead of the oil just sitting on top of the skin. This is great to use as a daily moisturizer, and does not clog pores or cause acne.

Orange Oil – I don’t know if any of you have used that natural orange multipurpose cleaner to clean around your homes (if you haven’t you should, it’s miraculous), but this is based on the same stuff. Orange oil is a natural antibacterial, so gets rid of any bacteria on your face causing acne.

Tea Tree Oil – Another Australian product, this one comes from the leaves of a tree. This is a natural antiseptic and so it kills bacteria that cause acne. Unlike orange oil this is more used as a spot treatment as it can really dry out the skin.

If you find that a certain oil is working for you but dries you out too much or causes some irritation, you can dilute the oil. Good things to dilute it with are usually water or aloe-vera gel.

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