Chethna swears by the oil cleansing method. It seemed counterintuitive at first to rub oil on the face to clean it. Surprisingly, it does a more thorough job than plain soap and water.
If your skin is oily, facial oil would be the last thing you would want to put on your face. And as oil-free products are the standard prescription for oily skin types, the facial oils don t even stand any chance. But did you know facial oils can balance out your complexion and make it moist, supple and healthy? Having said that, not all facial oils are ideal for oily skin. If your skin is oily here s what you should look for in facial oil according to dermatologist Dr Sejal Shah.
If your skin is oily, you need oil that is light, non-greasy and evaporates immediately. So here s what you can use.
Oils like rosehip oil and grapeseed oil are not only anti-inflammatory but they double up as antioxidants.
Geranium oil can help control oil production and hence it can be very helpful in preventing all that acne and breakouts.
And if your skin is prone to breakouts, tea tree oil can be the safest option for you.
Protip-- Avoid mineral oil and wheat germ oil as they are comedogenic and clog pores. Also, steer clear of coconut oil and olive oil as they can be very heavy for your skin.
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