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Busting Some Facial Oil Myths!

June 02, 2026

There's a lot of misleading information about facial oils these days and it can often become really difficult to distinguish fact from fiction. So, let's debunk some myths on facial oils and set the record straight!

People with oily skin cannot use facial oils

This is probably the biggest misconception about facial oils. The truth is that certain facial oils are actually great for oily skin! Oils such as marula oil are really lightweight and even control sebum production. They're also great for strengthening the skin barrier, which is the outermost protective layer of the skin!

Facial oils clog your pores

This is also not true at all. While some oils can be comedogenic, oils such as jojoba oil are really lightweight and are quite similar to the natural oils our skin produces. As a result, these facial oils absorb rather quickly into the skin without clogging your pores.

Source: Nikithaa Kumaran

People with acne-prone skin should not use facial oils

So we know that our skin secretes oil or sebum through sebaceous glands. Well, acne is a result of hair follicles that become clogged with this oil and dead skin cells. Many people believe that if we put facial oils on top, it'll make the acne worse, and that's totally incorrect. Oils can actually help balance sebum production, and some (such as tea tree oil) are even antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. These can help control acne too!

If you use a good moisturiser, you don't need a facial oil

This is also not true at all. Facial oils are generally applied as the last step of your skincare routine. They help seal in the products applied before and strengthen the skin barrier. Adding a facial oil to your beauty routine may just help lock-in all that goodness you applied earlier. What's even better is that oils are rich in nutrients and antioxidants and provide nourishment of their own!

Facial oils are a new trend

That's not true at all! Facial oil treatments date back to centuries ago. In fact, ancient Egyptians were obsessed with facial oils and incorporated oils such as moringa, sesame and castor oils to tackle ageing. The early Japanese geishas even used camelia oil as a first cleanse! So this isn't anything new and it's certainly not a frivolous fad! Facial oils have gracefully withstood the test of time, and when used properly, do wonders for the skin!

Source: Nikithaa Kumaran

You can't use facial oils every day

Wrong again! High-quality cold-pressed oils such as ours are easily absorbed into the skin. You just need to find which oil is best suited for your skin type and skin concerns.

Facial oils are not great for anti-ageing

When your skin is dry and dehydrated, fine lines and wrinkles become more prominent. Facial oils are hydrating and provide a plumping effect on the skin. Some oils, such as grapeseed oil, are also rich in antioxidants that are great for anti-ageing! Antioxidants fight against free radicals, which destroy proteins and collagen in the skin, and thus help in retaining that youthful glow!

Facial oils are only for the winter

Oils today ar every lightweight and emollient so you don't have to worry about them being too heavy for your skin, even if have oily skin and its summer. In fact, a lightweight oil might be a better option for you as opposed to a heavy-duty moisturiser!

So, there you have it! Facial oils are not your worst enemy, but your greatest friend! Shop our 100% organic, high-quality cold-pressed oils *here*.

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