Why Oil Can Actually Help Fight Acne

At the drugstore, you’ll see a lot of “oil-free” washes. These cleansers fight blemishes by drying out your entire face, disrupting the normal balance of oils. Seems a bit extreme—like radiation that attacks all cells in order to get to the bad ones. Yes, it can be effective (and sometimes the only option) but it's extremely damaging in the process. 

You’re better off turning to natural products, and you may be surprised by some ingredients, like oil. Here's why oil is actually super effective.

The Truth About OilOil gets a bad rap since we associate it with breakouts. But people with dry skin break out too! That's because oil doesn't cause acne - bacteria is the real culprit. A pimple may have a lot of oil in it, but that's because the pore's clogged, not because oil started it. 
Oils can be really effective against acne since they penetrate deep into the skin, trapping moisture in & keeping pore-clogging toxins out. Plus they're anti-inflammatory, shrinking zits & reducing redness.

Facial Oils May Be What You're Missing 

The Egyptians had a number of beauty secrets (hell-o Cleopatra) to keep them looking young out in that harsh sun. One of them was moringa oil. Also called ben oil for its high behenic acid content, it’s one of the best moisturizers out there—not too oily, it absorbs easily, treating your skin to a high dose of omega-9 fatty acids. Because it’s anti-inflammatory, it’ll fight pimples without drying out your whole face. Plus, it’ll help old acne scars fade. 

Himalayan Grown

Sea Buckthorn Oil is known for being super regenerative thanks to all its antioxidants, Vitamin E & C. It reduces redness, calms irritation, and helps skin heal from burns and blemishes. It’s high in essential fatty acids Omegas 3, 6, & the elusive 7, anti-inflammatories that soothe acne-prone skin. Combine the healing Sea Buckthorn Berry oil with SIBU’s polishing facial cleanser and face cream, and you’ll have acne on the run, plus the softest, most radiant skin you’ve ever had. 

Another Great Acne-Fighting OilTea Tree Oil is also ranked high when it comes to fighting acne. An anti-microbial with plenty of anti-bacterial properties, it'll sink into your pores and kill acne-causing bacteria. It can be incredibly drying by itself, so make sure to use a product that has diluted it with other good-for-you oils.