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What are the best organic/natural body oils for glowing skin? When it comes to applying natural oil to my skin, I was sceptical until I tried it. That decision changed my skin for the better. It helped my combination skin type to become less oily and more hydrated. Therefore, I think you can also benefit from applying organic oils to your body.
Organic body oils could be a perfect replacement for your everyday moisturizer. The benefits of applying organic body oil range from preventing dryness, regulating sebum production, evening out skin tone, having antioxidant properties and so on. But since there are lots of them how do you know which one is best for your skin type?
In this post, I will help you make the best choice for the best natural organic oils for your body. But before that, it is good to start from the basics by understanding the skin’s natural oil.
Types Of Oil On The Skin Barrier
1. Sebum – Sebum is the oil that we mainly associate with greasiness and shininess. It is composed of triglycerides, squalene, wax esters, free fatty acids (Oleic and Linoleic acids) and a little bit of cholesterol. The sebum helps to seal in moisture and lubricates the skin. When you are deficient in Linoleic acid in the sebum, it leads to the sebum becoming thick and greasy causing it to clog pores which is one of the pathogenesis of acne.
2. Epidermal lipid – This is the skin barrier that protects us from environmental toxins that can harm the skin. It contains natural lipids that act like a brick to hold the skin cells together. These lipids are ceramides, cholesterol and free fatty acids. Any disruption of the natural skin barrier creates damaged skin. Therefore replenishing the skin barrier with natural oils can really help the skin and overall health.
Understanding The Basics Of Organic Oil
When it comes to natural oils there are different types with different fatty acid profiles. Just like I said earlier about the skin sebum containing Linoleic and Oleic acid, natural oils also contain these fatty acids.
Linoleic acids are usually lightweight, fast-absorbing and non-greasy while Oleic acid is greasy and thick. One of the pathogenesis of acne is that people with acne generally have lower Linoleic acid levels in their sebum. So replacing Linoleic acid for people with acne with facial oils will help to address acne. However, higher levels of Oleic acid is more nourishing and moisturizing which is best for people with dry or mature skin type
In other words, high Linoleic acid oils are appropriate for acne-prone, oily and sensitive skin types while high Oleic acid oils are appropriate for dry and mature skin types. Combination skin types should look for equal amounts of Linoleic and Oleic acid oils.
Best Organic Body Oils For Dry And Mature Skin Type
Maple Holistics – Sunflower Seed Oil
Sunflower seed oil is popularly used in cooking but the properties of sunflower seed oil have makes it beneficial to the skin. A research compared the use of Sunflower seed oil with Olive Oil and found that Sunflower seed Oil improves skin hydration for adults with dry skin. Although sunflower seed oil contains a high amount of Linoleic acid, it was still highly hydrating when applied to adults after 4 weeks of treatment.
Maple Holistic Sunflower Oil can be applied to your skin as well as your hair. It contains vitamin A, B, C, D, E and K which helps to fight free radicals to reverse the signs of aging.
Moroccan – Argan Oil
Argan oil was traditionally used in cooking and treating skin infections. Various research has shown the beneficial effect of Argan oil on the skin. For example, the daily application of Argan oil has been shown to improve skin elasticity and skin hydration by restoring the skin barrier function and maintaining the water holding capacity of the skin lipids. Argan Oil contains a slightly high amount of Oleic acid than Linoleic acid. This means a combination skin type can use it as well
This product above is 100% Argan and it works well on the skin, hair and nails.
Acure – Marula Oil
Marula Oil is one of the many plant ingredients that has gained popularity in the cosmetic world. You would find this in lotions, lipsticks and mostly foundations. It is very popular in most African countries where it is traditionally massaged on the skin to provide hydration and moisturization. The major fatty acid in Marula Oil is Oleic acid making it hydrating and maintaining water content in the skin. Marula Oil is generally considered safe and does not irritate the skin.
Acure Marula Oil comes in a package that is not transparent preventing sunlight from oxidizing the ingredients. It is light in texture and fragrance-free
Poppy Austin – Sea Buckthorn Oil
Sea Buckthorn Oil has a really potent orange hue due to the high concentration of beta-carotene. It is known to contain more vitamin C than orange fruits. Vitamin C as you know is really good at promoting collagen production which plumps and firms the skin. Another amazing thing about this oil is that it is known to reduce sun spots, hyperpigmentation and soothe irritation. It contains Vitamin A, B, C, and E making it a great antioxidant.
Poppy Austin’s sea buckthorn oil is high in fatty acids and it can be applied to the face and neck areas
Best Organic Body Oils for Acne/Oily And Sensitive Skin Type
Bella Terra – Hemp Seed oil
Hemp Seed Oil contains a high amount of polyunsaturated fat such as Lineloic and gamma Linoleic acid. Since the sebum of acne-prone skin is deficient in Linoleic acid, it is beneficial to replace Linoleic acid in order to regulate sebum production. In addition, Linoleic acid contains anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties to help improve acne scars.
This product can be applied to the skin and hair to improve the skin barrier. It comes with a scent so you might need to add it to your moisturizer or use it like that.
The Ordinary – Rose Hip Oil
I cannot forget not to talk about Rosehip Oil because it is great for acne and mature skin type. It is one of the best sources of Retinoic acid or Tretinoin. Retinoic Acid helps with skin cell renewal to reverse signs of aging, hyperpigmentation, sunspots and treating Acne. Although Rosehip oil contains retinoic acid, it is never going to replace the prescription cream Tretinoin. However, if you would like Retinoic acid in plant form, then Rosehip Oil is your go-to. It also contains a high amount of Linoleic acid.
The Ordinary Rosehip Oil is 100% unrefined Rosehip Oil with a bit of scent due to high fatty acids content
Now Solutions – Grape Seed Oil
Grapeseed oil contains a high amount of free fatty acids and vitamins that regulate sebum production in acne skin types. It also contains Resveratrol which repairs acne scars and helps soothe the skin. Resveratrol is also anti-inflammatory and has anti-microbial properties against pathogens. Grapeseed oil is also rich in Vitamin E, linoleic acid and phenolic compounds which provide the anti-oxidant effect.
Shea Terra – Evening Primrose
Evening primrose has an extremely high amount of Linoleic acid (70-74%) and they contribute to improving acne. This prevents skin damage and it locks in moisture while at the same time, improving skin elasticity and softness. Due to the high amount of Linoleic acid, acne patients treated with isotretinoin benefit from its moisturizing effect. In another word, supplementation of evening primrose oil improves moisture balance weakened by isotretinoin.
Best Organic Body Oil For Combination Skin Type
ArtNaturals – Jojoba Oil
Jojoba oil is a very unique oil as it is far different from other seed oil types as it does not contain glycerine. It is not fat but a liquid wax. Unlike other oil, Jojoba contains 50% wax esters making it close to the human sebum. It is basically good for all skin types. Reports have shown that it works well for rosacea, psoriasis, acne skin type. Jojoba oil not only increases skin hydration but also protects the skin barrier.
Pur360 – Tamanu Oil
Tamanu oil acid profile contains an equal amount of Oleic and Linoleic acid making it a perfect candidate for combination skin type. Tamanu Oil also has antioxidants and antimicrobial effects that help fight against UV radiation and pathogens respectively. It is also good to repair brown spots in case of hyperpigmentation.
The Ordinary – Squalane Oil
Squalane is naturally present in the sebum and it is part of the oil that naturally protects us from toxins. Squalane oil acts as an emollient, when applied to the skin, it gets absorbed easily leaving no oily residue. It is great at softening the skin and improving skin elasticity. But the thing about this oil is that it is comedogenic which might clog your pores, so ensure you apply as little as possible or add a bit to your moisturizer.
Conclusion
The benefits of organic body oils are numerous and I hope this post has helped you in choosing the best body oil for your skin type by knowing your natural oil acid profile. It is recommended that you do a patch test before incorporating these oils into your skincare routine to know how your skin reacts.
Please note that natural oils usually come with an earthy scent that you might not like. This is because most of them are cold compressed and unrefined.
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My skin could definitely use some TLR – thanks for sharing this article. Very informative!
I have sea buckthorn oil but I’m not sure how to use it. Do you think I should I be adding it to a cream, putting it on all by itself or before/after other products in the morning/evening? (Sooo many questions, I know! lol) It didn’t come with instructions so I just don’t know what is best.
Lol 😂… Sea Buckthorn oil got like a orange to yellowish hue which might stain sheets so I would recommend adding to a carrier oil like jojoba or add to your daily moisturizer. You can use it just like a moisturizer whether morning or evening is fine
Just the post I needed I love natural oils, you are right about Rose Hip oil, I purchased it because almost everywhere I read glowing reviews, but it’s just the best 🙂
Bookmarked this post! Will definitely need some natural oils recommendations. 🙂
Thank you ☺️
I’d love to try oils as I have oily skin (its dry so it makes a lot of oil!) but i’m so scared since it ends up super oily! Should I try an oil for oily skin or dry skin? or combination?
I get your point about your skin ending up getting super oily by applying oil. But the way oily skin works is that it is depleted of natural oil in itself so it causes overproduction of oil. If left alone, it keeps oily.
By using a natural oil to replace the depleted oil, you are thereby replenishing your skins natural oil. This will help balance sebum production and makes it less oily
I’ve always wondered the difference between all the oils! This is so informative! Thank you!
I’m glad you found it helpful
I love using rose hemp oil for my oily skin. It took me some time to realize that hydrating my skin will actually help my oily skin. Thanks for sharing. I now know of some other oils to try.
Thank you for reading 💜
I have oily skin so I loved seeing options for my type of skin! I want to try Rose Hip oil now, and I made a batch of evening primrose oil last year with fresh flowers from the garden. 🙂
Oh that’s awesome 😎, I would like to know how you made it. Thanks for reading
So, I picked the flowers fresh and made sure they were dry before putting them in a jar and covering them with grape-seed oil. I kept them in a closet for a couple months before straining it.
Interesting read. I have oily prone skin and hair so it’s always difficult to find products that won’t clog my pores. Will give hemp oil a go. Thanks for posting
Oh great, I’m glad the post was helpful
I thought the Argan Oil is the only oil that has beneficial effects on our skin. I didn’t know there’s a lot! Thank you for this article.
There are actually different kinds of oils out there that beneficial to the skin but there acid profiles are different. So glad this post was helpful
I have such oily skin and love these recommendations, thank you x
Thank you so much for reading
I love reading all your posts as they are so useful! I always learn so much, I have quite oily skin and it’s great to see recommendations for my skin type! Thanks for sharing – great post x
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This is a great post! So useful with the different types of oil. At the moment I am mixing lavender and tea tree oil in with coconut oil, for a skin serum; but now I think I will be changing up the coconut oil for a different one after reading this.
Thanks for sharing!
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For some reason, Lavender oil irritates my skin so I don’t use it. Thank you for reading 💜
Sometimes it’s difficult to find the best skincare. And at the moment my skin is going through something else and don’t know what to use. Nice to see a list of products that could be of benefit. Thanks for sharing.
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You are welcome, I’m glad you found it helpful through the list.
Such an interesting post 🙂 I’d definitely going to give natural oils a go myself
Yes you should 💕
I didn’t know there were so many different oils. this is very informative. thank you🤗
Yep, there are a lot of oils out there. They are different according to their acid profiles. Thank you for reading 💜
I’ve been wanting to get involved in oils so thanks for the helpful information.
I’m so glad you found it helpful 💜
Heard a lot about Argon Oil. Is it really that good? Thanks for the post!
Oh yes, Argan oil got a lot of benefits for the skin and hair. You can give it a go
I’m curious about the different natural oils, but I wasn’t sure which one would work well with my skin. Thanks for writing this very informative post. I’d really love to try some of these products.
Thank you, so glad it was helpful 💜
This was honestly really interesting to read. While I sometimes suffer from dry skin, I have never stopped to consider the oils that naturally occur and how to best replicate that. Thank you!
I’m so glad that this post helped 💜
What a fab, comprehensive post, so useful, thanks for sharing 💋
I have very dry skin but I like rosehip, the retinol element is one of the only ways I can keep my skin both moisturised and lightly exfoliated without irritating my sensitivity. I’m also a fan of almond oil for my particularly dry areas x
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I use Moroccan oil and love it. Thanks for taking the time to research other options!
I had no idea how beneficial all of these oils are for skin. Very informative post. Thanks for sharing!
Amazing post, I have tone of oils at home which I end up leaving on a box, as I am not sure which to use based on my dry skin. Thank s for making my choices easier.
I have never tried natural oils. Not a bad idea though as I live in a cold climate and get a lot of dryness in the winter.
Thanks for another helpful post, reading your blog regularly has made me think about my skin more. I have been using coconut oil mixed with lemon essential oil. Is this combination any good?
Thank you for your kind compliments 💜. As for coconut oil, it’s more of antimicrobial than hydrate. The Oleic acid and Linoleic acid profiles are pretty low so most times I prefer jojoba oil as carrier then you can add lemon extracts. But if coconut oil works for you, you can use it.
Brilliant. I have argon oil and I shall be giving that a go as my skin seems to be going through a very dry and rough stage at the moment x
Thank you, so glad you found it helpful
Such an informative post! I use oil on my skin but I definitely need to do a bit more research into what type would be best for me!
Loved all the good info! It’s hard to find the right products sometimes and understanding the ingredients and your skin is very useful.
I definitely have used Moroccan oil before and sunflower oil! All of these seem like great things to use!
Oh wow, this post is really interesting! I’ve never even heard of half of these natural oils – I will have to give them a try though.
So interesting! I have really oily skin and I’ve started using oils as moisturiser and it’s changed my life. My skin has never been clearer, smoother, brighter. Thank you for all of the information you’ve shared. | lanalikes.com
This is such an informative post! I think I need the Rosehip one because I am still suffering from acne, even as an adult! So annoying! But thanks for sharing all this info!
I learn something new every time I read one of your articles. But this time around, I actually have experience with several of the oils that you’ve mentioned here! Yay! I love argan oil, I find it to be very healing.
Awww… thank you ☺️.
Thank you so much for sharing this! I love reading your posts, they are so informative!
Thank you for this informative post! I have oily skin and I use Jojoba oil and I really like what it does to my skin!
I never thought of using oil for the skin before I saw my coworker do it. She would add a little bit of oil to her lotion before she put it on her body. I was just never sure which ones to use for my skin. But thank you for this post I will be looking into it now!
Ooh this is so interesting. I have just learnt so much about oils that I had no idea about – thank you!
Thank you for this informative post – I never thought of applying oils on the skin, other than as part of a specific skin product. These all sound really good!
My skin is definitely unpredictable! I’m never sure what to use anymore since having kids. My hormones are all weird.
Got this post at just the right time. Was finding the perfect oil for myself. Thanks a lot for this post.
Amazing blog that is..keep it up & thanks for sharing it with us.
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Well I’m not a skincare or beauty connoisseur but it’s been good to read this post and know what type of oil would best compliment my skin. I think I’ve got a combination skin type gathering from the previous research I’ve done so might be inclined to do a lil investment on some Jojoba Oil to spice up my looks 🙂 Appreciate it!
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Really glad you chose to read despite not good at skincare. Jojoba oil is great for the skin because it matches the skin sebum so I think it is a good pick. Thank you for reading
This is such a helpful post! I have oily skin so I never used an oil until more recently because I thought it would just make my skin even oiler, but I found one that is good for oily/acne-prone skin & it was great & it didn’t make my skin oiler like I thought!
I love rosehip and grapeseed oil. I love the breakdown of squalane, I’ve been wanting to try it for a while now. Thanks for sharing!