Facial oils are the latest favorite these days. The word oil – which has always been considered something that should be kept away from the face – is slowly gaining the reputation of a one-stop solution for all your skin needs, including acne.
The market has endless options for oil-based products and facial oils for skincare, but we will be talking about jojoba (pronounced as ho-ho-ba) oil. Jojoba oil is a fairly new entrant in the skincare market and is yet to gain popularity. But experts believe that this could be your safe pick to take care of a variety of skin needs.
Natural oils have their advantages when it comes to skincare. For example, a good massage with facial oil instantly calms down tired skin. Oils also add radiance and sheen to the skin. But those with oily and acne-prone skin have always been reluctant to use oils as they can be comedogenic (clogging the pores leading to breakouts). But that is not the case with jojoba oil.
# Jojoba Oil and Aloe VeraJojoba oil alone can sometimes prove to be too irritating for sensitive skin. In such cases, combine it with aloe vera to make a mild cream. For example, you can take two drops of jojoba oil and equal drops of aloe vera and mix them well. Then, gently apply this serum to acne-affected areas on the face. Massage it for a few minutes so that it gets absorbed into the skin. Keep it on for 2-3 hours, and then wash your face with lukewarm water. Apply a moisturizer afterward.
# Jojoba Oil and Tea Tree OilThe combination of essential oils with jojoba oil is highly beneficial. Tea tree oil has been widely accepted as a topical antiseptic. It has shown to be highly potent in treating acne (mild to moderate). Combine these two natural agents and see their magic on the skin.
Take 2 drops of jojoba oil along with 5-6 drops of tea tree oil. You can add water to dilute it further. Apply the liquid to the affected area and keep it on for a couple of hours. You can also make this in large quantities and refrigerate it for future use.
# Jojoba Oil and Glycerine
This is yet another easy way of treating mild symptoms of acne. Combine jojoba oil and glycerine in equal quantities and prepare a mixture. Gently massage this on your skin. Glycerine soothes your skin while jojoba oil fights acne. This excellent combination nourishes and repairs your skin. However, if you’re suffering from eczema or a bad flare-up of acne, avoid this trick.
# Jojoba Oil and Cornmeal
This paste is quite beneficial for acne-prone dry skin. This can make your skin blemish-free faster. All you have to do is take two teaspoons of jojoba oil and one teaspoon of cornmeal flour. Make a paste with a consistency that is easy to apply. Add more oil if the mixture appears dry. Now apply this paste to the blemished skin and let it stay for a while. Wash your face and feel the difference with its regular usage.
# Makeup Remover/ Face Cleanser
Jojoba oil wonderfully takes up the role of a gentle makeup remover/ facial cleanser. Beauty experts have long recommended the use of oils to remove makeup. Sleeping with makeup on your face can cause breakouts, and using harsh cleansers can further irritate the skin.
Take a cotton pad/ makeup sponge and pour a few drops of jojoba oil onto it. Then, gently wipe it all over your face to remove makeup residue and dirt. To use jojoba oil as a cleanser, massage a pea-sized amount gently into the skin for a couple of minutes. Then, rinse off with lukewarm water or a washcloth to see good results.