Facial oils are starting to line the beauty store shelves and for good reason. If you already use a facial oil you know the benefits of this wondrous natural skin care product, but there’s also a lot of myths out there. Facial oils get a bad rap when it comes to your skin from claims that it clogs pores to causing acne to making your skin oilier than before. In reality, facial oils can actually be the next best thing for your skin! That’s why we’re here to debunk the 3 most common myths about facial oils and give you tips on how to apply them as part of your skincare routine.
The Benefits of Facial Oils: Stop Believing the Myths!
This is by-far the most common myth surrounding facial oils and one we can easily debunk. The myth that facial oils clog pores and exacerbate oily skin is untrue. Facial oils, when applied topically and chosen for the correct skin type, can actually be helpful for a variety of skin conditions like acne. These oils contain specific characteristics that can actually help your skin, like high levels of linoleic acid. Linoleic acid is a type of unsaturated fatty acid that is naturally found within the skin’s lipid layer. It helps your skin retain water to keep it hydrated and plump. High levels of linoleic acid are beneficial to those who suffer from breakouts as those who suffer from acne naturally have low levels of linoleic acid in their skin. This can result in sebum (the skin’s natural oil production) that is harder, stickier and more likely to clog pores – which then results in acne.