People with combination or oily skin are afraid to use moisturizing oils (such as olive oil, coconut oil, jojoba oil, argan oil, etc) for fear that such skin care face oils may block pores or make their greasy skin even oilier. However, oily skin can be dehydrated so it needs moisture too, and will greatly benefit from a face oil like antioxidant-rich olive oil, depending on how oily your skin is.
For instance, if you have oily skin with dry patches right over greasy areas due to skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis, or experience excessive oiliness on your T-zone, and dryness around your cheeks, then moisturizing with a thin layer of olive oil can be a great way to keep skin healthy and strong.
Or, if your skin tends to be super oily in summer and feels hopelessly dry during the winter months, then I would say olive oil makes an excellent natural face moisturizer to protect winter dry skin from freezing temperatures and blasting heaters.
Interestingly, olive oil does not clog pores so it may not actually be the main culprit of your sudden pimple breakout. Hormonal changes just before your period, using the wrong makeup, hidden food allergies and stress could be possible causes.
If Using olive oil causes constant pimple flare ups
You can still reap the many benefits of extra virgin olive oil by incorporating it into your weekly beauty routine.
- For example, use warm olive oil as a natural hydrating hair mask for soft, luscious locks.
- Rub a bit of olive oil on cuticles to keep them adequately moisturized in cold weather.
- Massage oil on rough dry cracked heels, slip into a pair of socks, and you will be rewarded with touchably smoother skin the next day.
What Other Face Oils Are Best for Oily Skin?
You can also try jojoba oil which allow your skin to breathe while it heals. Sweet almond oil and castor oil are also great for combination or greasy skin that are prone to spots and pimples. However, everyone’s skin is different so you have to experiment and see what will work best for your oily skin.
With the right face oil for your skin type, there is no reason why your skin cannot be completely free of blackheads, pimples, zits and other imperfections.
