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Facial Oils For Oily & Sensitive Skin

Tired of your oily skin? If yes, then it is time for you to try out a new method which will help to abandon your oily skin for good. You might have heard from a lot of people that one should never use an oil-based cream or any product on your skin if your skin is naturally oily. However, today experts believe that treating your natural oily skin with facial oils is one way to get rid of the problem permanently.

Boldsky shares with you some of the facial oils which can help treat your oily skin. Those of you who have sensitive skin too can use these facial oil remedies to treat this skin problem. It is said that when you use the right type of oils on your sensitive skin it will help moisturise acne-prone skin and balance your sebum production.

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The essential oils which are extracted from plants, roots, and flowers have the added benefits of calming and soothing your sensitive skin. Whether you have oily skin or not, cleansing your face is a must. For oily skin, using facial oils will help to dissolve the waxy, fatty deposits of sebum in the follicles, and thus help to deep clean the skin.

Here are some of the facial oils for oily and sensitive skin that you need to try out:

Jojoba Oil

Jojoba Oil

The best facial oil for oily and sensitive skin is jojoba oil. All you need to do is take a drop of oil, dip a small piece of cotton wool in it and then massage your face in a circular motion. Follow this procedure once in a week to achieve results.

Sunflower Oil

Sunflower Oil

Sunflower oil is good for sensitive skin. It is said that sunflower oil helps to reduce the production of oil glands. Due to the emollient properties present in it, sunflower oil helps the skin to retain its moisture too. Massage your face with sunflower oil once in three days.

Almond Oil

Almond Oil

One of the very best facial oil for oily and sensitive skin is almond oil. Many believe that almond oil is only good for the hair. But it is good for the skin too. All you need to do is massage your face with two to three drops of almond oil and rinse it after an hour or so. Repeat the process once in a fortnight.

Rosemary Oil

Rosemary Oil

If you have oily and sensitive skin, the best facial oil for you to use is rosemary oil. Though it is very effective for your skin condition, it is quite expensive.

Cashew Oil

Cashew Oil

Cashew oil is the best to use on sensitive as well as oily. The only way to use this facial is to heat two tablespoons of it, squeeze half a lemon into the oil and then massage it into your face and neck region. Use this facial oil once in a month for best results.

Castor Oil

Castor Oil

Castor oil is not only good for an upset tummy, but is also good for oily skin. Mix a tablespoon of castor oil and a tablespoon of salt together and then massage it on the neck and face area. The salt is used as a gentle scrub to treat an oily and sensitive face.

Lavender Oil

Lavender Oil

The fresh essence of lavender oil is a perfect facial oil for oily and sensitive skin. If you have acne problems then this is the preferred oil you should be using on you face.

Vegetable Oil

Vegetable Oil

Yes, vegetable oil is best to treat this skin problem. All you need to do is take one tablespoon of vegetable oil and one teaspoon of water added to the mixture. Apply it on your face and wash well with cold water after an hour.

Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is the best facial oil for oily and sensitive skin. Heat a tablespoon of fresh coconut oil and apply it on your face and neck in a circular motion. Once a week is apt to treat this skin problem.

Rose Oil

Rose Oil

Rose oil is the best in treating an oily and sensitive skin. A little bit expensive, but worth every penny if you want soft, smooth skin. Use this facial oil once in two weeks to get positive results.

Story first published: Monday, January 6, 2014, 13:40 [IST]
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