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7 Natural Oils You Can Use On Face Instead Of A Moisturiser!

Try out these natural oils for your face, instead of your regular moisturiser, and have your skin thank you!

By Lekhaka

Using a moisturiser is very important to keep your skin soft and young. But, for this you don't have to get store-brought products that contain many chemicals. You will be glad to know that there are some oils that can do much more than what your commercially available moisturisers are doing currently.

The only thing that you have to do is to find out the best natural oil that matches your skin type and the one you can use on face. Still many people are not convinced that oils can be used directly on the face.

Beauty experts promise a wide array of benefits for using oils on the face for skin moisturising.

No matter whether you have dry or oily skin, you can still find different natural oils that will suit your skin type, preventing acne and pimples breakouts, and clogged pores.

So, here are the differernt types of natural oils that you can use on the face.

Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil


Coconut oil can effectively replace a regular moisturiser to be used on the face. Coconut oil has antiseptic property as well, which will help to fight skin infections. It helps retain the skin's moisture content and nourishes it perfectly.

Olive Oil

Olive Oil


Olive oil is the favourite of skin experts when it comes to an alternative for moisturisers. Olive oil nourishes the skin and maintains the oil balance of the skin. Since olive oil is thick, it is better to use it before taking bath. You can use olive oil for babies as well.

Jojoba Oil

Jojoba Oil


Jojoba oil will help you to get up with a clearer soft skin the next morning if you apply it before your bedtime. It is one of the very light oils that can be absorbed on to the skin effectively. It mimics the skin's sebum and because of this, skin tends to produce less oil.

Tea Tree Essential Oil

Tea Tree Essential Oil


Tea tea oil is best suited natural oil if your skin is prone to acne breakouts and pimples. It also moisturises your skin without blocking the skin pores. This is one of the best natural oils you can use on face instead of a moisturiser.

Almond Oil

Almond Oil


Try almond oil instead of your moisturiser and it will surely become an essential part of your skin care regimen. Almond oil is non-sticky and skin friendly. This will be absorbed on to the skin effectively. It is also useful for treating pigmentation of the skin.

Argan Oil

Argan Oil


If you are looking for some extra benefits apart from moisturisation, try argan oil. This is famous for its anti-ageing property. Argan oil, when used regularly, can help prevent wrinkles. It will also soothe dry skin problems, leaving your skin moisturised.

Lavender Oil

Lavender Oil


There are many beauty benefits of using lavender oil and treating dry skin is one of the most important one among them. You can use this, especially if you have dry skin. Apply the oil directly on to the skin and leave it on for sometime.

Story first published: Friday, January 20, 2017, 10:56 [IST]
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