Incorporating the right facial oil into your routine can be a serious game changer. The trick to using face oils and reaping the benefits from them is selecting the right oil for your skin type. 

Aging Skin

As you age, your skin produces less oil, making your skin feel and look dry, thereby exaggerating the look of any wrinkles on your face. Facial oils can reduce your wrinkles because they contain essential ingredients like antioxidants that pass through the skin quickly, preventing water loss, and keeping the skin plump. Antioxidants boost collagen production and strengthen your skin’s elasticity, reducing fine lines. Oils such as jojoba, argan, and squalene with a small molecular size will penetrate more quickly and deeply.

Best bets: RMS Beauty Oil, Maya Chia Super Couple

Dehydrated and/or Dry Skin

Dehydrated skin lacks water whereas dry skin lacks oil. So, your skin could be dehydrated, dry, or both. A good rule of thumb for dehydrated skin is to apply your hydrating serum before your oil to lock in the hydration. With dry skin, lack of moisture can result in rough, dry, or flaky skin. Apply an oil to penetrate deeply into the skin, but skip the creams so your skin can breathe. Whether your dry or dehydrated, quick-absorbing face oils help to deeply moisturize and smooth your skin.

Best bets: Herbivore Phoenix Oil, Clarins Santal Face Treatment Oil

Oily/Acne-Prone Skin

You’ve probably heard by now that overly stripping oily skin in an attempt to get rid of oil and blemishes actually causes your skin to produce more oil to compensate, creating a vicious cycle. Certain oils can actually help balance your skin’s oil production, get rid of excess oil on your face, and minimize the appearance of pores. In fact, certain oils dissolve excess sebum and remove dirt and build-up from pores, thus minimizing their appearance.

Best bets: Herbivore Blue Tansy Facial Oil, Clarins Lotus Face Treatment Oil