Hey guys, in my article about Argan Oil, I promised to follow up on natural oils and butters that are good for curing and taming acne. When you’re looking for a product, make sure that it is non-comedogenic. Non-comedogenic products are those that will block your pores when you use them. Due to their ability to prevent pores from getting clogged, you’re likely to end up with skin that’s less greasy as non-comedogenic products regulate the production of sebum in the skin. With a less greasy face, you get less spots. I’m telling you, it’s quite simple. There are some people that have severe acne that will not be cured overnight and there’s obviously a lot more to treat the acne than having a right skin care regime however, I know several people with very bad acne that swear by using non-comedogenic butters and oils. It has not totally gotten rid of their acne however it has helped to reduce the spots on their skin quite dramatically and aids skin irritation, inflammation and swelling.
You can start by applying butter or an oil to the skin in the evening. It’s often too greasy or oily to apply in the morning and you won’t feel very pretty at all. I use Argan Oil in the evening and I use a really small amount as it’s not only quite expensive, but a little goes quite a long way. I do use Shea Butter in the morning though, which is also non- comedogenic as I have some really messed up, combination skin where it’s oily in some places and dry in the other. Finding something to moisturise the dry parts of my face and something which isn’t too greasy for the oily parts of my face has honestly been a nightmare but alhamdulillah, Shea Butter has ended my search.
Below is the chart of the non-comedogenic oils and butters that I’ve compiled. You can mix them together to create an cleanser (more detail here) and as a moisturiser too.
|
BUTTER OR OIL |
PROPERTIES & BENEFITS |
| OILS | |
| Sweet Almond Oil | Non-greasy, rich in vitamins A, B1, B2 and E, ideal for irritated skin, helps balance the skin, evens the skin tone, smoothens wrinkles and soothes itchy skin. |
| Jojoba Oil | Nourishes the skin, anti-inflammatory, breaks down sebum in clogged pores, good for sensitive skin and rich in vitamins E and B. |
| Sesame Oil | Rich in vitamin E, sunscreen properties, oil pulling properties, soothing, and traps toxins within the skin. |
| Sunflower Oil | Rich in Vitamin A, D and E, thin and not greasy and anti-aging. |
| Olive Oil | Gives a radiant and glowing complexion, high in antioxidants, maintains the elasticity of skin and regulates sebum. |
| Hazelnut Oil | Lightens dark spots and acne scars, soothes irritated and inflamed skin, easily absorbed by skin and a great astringent. |
| Avocado Oil | Helps skin to produce collagen, high in vitamins A, B, D and E, relieves skin damaged by the sun and smoothes dry skin. |
| Apricot Kernel Oil | High in vitamins A, B and E, easily absorbed by the skin, relieves itchiness, protects skin against the elements and nourishing. |
| Grapeseed Oil | Rich in antioxidants that are more powerful than vitamins C and E, ideal for cleansing the face as it removes grease effectively, aids the skin with the production of collagen and locks in moisture. |
| Argan Oil | Heals damaged skin, lightens scars, smoothens skin, gives skin glowing appearance, high in unsaturated fatty acids, retains moisture and soothes irritated and inflamed skin. |
| Castor Oil | Gives the skin a glowing complexion, smoothing, cleansing properties, prevents new scars from forming and prevents stretch marks. |
| BUTTERS | |
| Kokum Butter | Softens worn and rough skin, promotes cell regeneration and ideal for dry and acne prone skin. |
| Shea Butter | Scar lightening, reduces the appearance of stretch marks, helps skin to retain moisture and an ideal after-sun treatment. |
| Mango Butter | Wound healing, SPF benefits against UV radiation, fantastic emollient properties, restores skin elasticity and an ideal moisturiser. |
| Avocado butter | Rich in vitamins A, B, E and G, rich in moisture which is what acne, natural SPF properties and penetrates into skin easily. |
Thank you for the tips! I will definitely try it out!