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Last updated on January 11th, 2025 at 03:19 pm
Are you searching for the best organic body oils for glowing, radiant skin? If you haven’t tried natural oils yet, you might be missing out on a skincare game-changer. Like many, I was initially skeptical about applying oil to my skin, but once I gave it a try, the results were transformative. My combination skin became less oily and more hydrated, and I believe you can experience similar benefits by incorporating organic body oils into your routine.
Before diving into the best organic body oils, it’s important to have a solid body skincare routine in place. For tips, check out “The Best Body Skincare Routine for Glowing Skin.“
Why Choose Organic Body Oils?
Organic body oils can be an excellent alternative to traditional moisturizers. Their benefits include preventing dryness, regulating sebum production, evening out skin tone, and providing antioxidant protection. With so many options available, how do you choose the best one for your skin type? This guide will help you navigate the choices to find the perfect organic oil for your skin.
Understanding Your Skin’s Natural Oils
Before selecting an oil, it’s crucial to understand the natural oils in your skin and how they function.
Types of Oils on the Skin Barrier
1. Sebum – Sebum is the oil primarily responsible for greasiness and shininess. It’s composed of triglycerides, squalene, wax esters, free fatty acids (such as Oleic and Linoleic acids), and a bit of cholesterol. Sebum helps to seal in moisture and lubricates the skin. A deficiency in Linoleic acid can make sebum thick and greasy, leading to clogged pores and acne.
2. Epidermal lipid – These lipids form the skin’s barrier, protecting against environmental toxins. They include ceramides, cholesterol, and free fatty acids. A disrupted skin barrier can result in damaged skin, so replenishing these lipids with natural oils is essential for maintaining overall skin health.
Choosing the Right Organic Oil for Your Skin Type
When selecting an organic oil, it’s important to consider its fatty acid profile. Oils high in Linoleic acid are lightweight, fast-absorbing, and non-greasy, making them ideal for acne-prone, oily, and sensitive skin types. In contrast, oils high in Oleic acid are richer and more moisturizing, perfect for dry and mature skin.
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 are 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 not only great for cooking but also offers significant benefits for the skin. It’s high in Linoleic acid, yet it provides excellent hydration. 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 Holistics Sunflower Oil contains vitamins A, B, C, D, E, and K, which help combat free radicals and reverse 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 higher amount of Oleic acid than Linoleic acid. This means a combination skin type can use it as well
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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 is light, fragrance-free, and comes in a non-transparent bottle to protect it from oxidation.
Poppy Austin – Sea Buckthorn Oil
Sea Buckthorn Oil has a 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, and hyperpigmentation and soothe irritation. It contains Vitamins 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 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 treat 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 its high fatty acid 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 it contributes 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 other words, 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 oils, Jojoba contains 50% wax esters making it close to the human sebum. It is good for all skin types. Reports have shown that it works well for rosacea, psoriasis, and acne skin types. 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
Organic body oils offer a multitude of benefits, from deep hydration to antioxidant protection. By understanding your skin’s natural oil profile, you can select the best body oil for your specific needs. Always perform a patch test before fully incorporating a new oil into your skincare routine to ensure it’s a good fit for your skin.
Remember, natural oils often come with an earthy scent due to their cold-pressed and unrefined nature. This is a sign of their purity and effectiveness in nurturing your skin.
I hope this guide has helped you find the perfect organic body oil for glowing, radiant skin. Let me know in the comments which one you’re excited to try!
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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!