Healing Oils for Radiant, Healthy Skin

There are many oils that are known to be healing for the skin for their specific nutrients, antioxidants, and ability to help the skin barrier. I’ve listed some of the most healing oils, why they are healing, and how you can use them.

Rosehip Seed Oil

Rosehip seed oil contains vitamins A and C. It helps with skin regeneration, skin texture, and collagen production. Use rosehip seed oil on fine lines, scars, dark spots.

Calendula Infused Oil

Infusing oil with calendula gives you an oil that has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can soothe irritated skin and help wound healing. It can also be used for eczema, psoriasis, and rashes.

Argan Oil

Argan oil is great for dry, aging, and damaged skin. It is full of essential fatty acid, vitamin E and other antioxidants. It can help restore your skin’s barrier, reduce inflammation and promote elasticity.

Tamanu Oil

Tamanu oil can be used to stimulate the growth of new tissue making it useful for wound healing, scar reduction, burns, and irritations. It is also useful for acne and stretch marks.

Jojoba Oil

Jojoba oil is similar to the skin’s natural sebum and helps to balance oil production in your skin. Use it for acne prone and sensitive skin as it has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.

Sea Buckthorn Oil

Sea Buckhorn oil contains omega fatty acid and vitamins C and E. These ingredients make it good for repairing the skin, scars, regenerating skin cells, and having a healthy glow. Damaged, aging, or dry skin can benefit from using sea buckthorn oil.

Evening Primrose Oil

Evening primrose oil supports skin healing and helps to reduce inflammation because t is high in gamma-linolenic acid. It is often used for eczema, acne and irritated skin. Evening primrose oil can also be used on sensitive skin.

Coconut Oil

Try coconut oil if your skin is dry, irritated, or cracked. It has natural antimicrobial properties and fatty acids to soothe and moisturize your skin. Coconut oil helps to improve the skin’s barrier function and heal wounds faster.

Olive Oil

Olive oil is great for dry and aging skin as it is moisturizing and helps repair skin damage, but don’t use too much or it may cause acne. I found this out myself. It contains antioxidants and squalene, protects against free radicals, and helps to restore elasticity in the skin.

Avocado Oil

Avocado oil contains vitamins A, D, and E, and oleic acid. Use it to boost collagen production, help wounds heal faster, and moisturize deeply. It’s great for dry, sensitive, and aging skin.

Essential Oils for Healing Skin

Many essential oils are known for their healing properties. Many are anti-inflammatory, antibacterial or antioxidant. Here are some of the most skin-healing oils and why they are helpful. I could write many lists about which essential oils to use for which purpose. Here are some oils for eczema and here are some for mature skin.

Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender is best known as a calming essential oil. It has anti-bacterial and antifungal properties. It is helpful for healing wounds, reducing scars, and soothing irritating skin. Try it on burns, acne and minor cuts.

Tea Tree Essential Oil

Tea tree is excellent for treating acne, blemishes, fungal infections and wounds. It is a bactericide and fungicide. It also helps reduce inflammation, helps prevent infection and promotes faster healing.

Frankincense Essential Oil

Frankincense is great for your skin. It aids in the repair of skin cells and reduces the appearance of scars, wrinkles, and fine lines. It is also great for skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis as it is anti-inflammatory.

Helichrysum Essential Oil

Helichrysum is very useful for healing scars, wounds, and burns. It is anti-inflammatory and antioxidant which helps reduce skin inflammation and repair tissue.

Chamomile Essential Oil

Chamomile is useful for sensitive skin as it is soothing, anti-inflammatory, and calming. Use it to help reduce redness, soothe eczema, and help small wounds and cuts heal faster.

Geranium Essential Oil

Geranium is antibacterial and a useful essential oil to use if you have oily skin, acne, or scars. It helps balance the skin’s oil production. It can also help reduce inflammation and promote cell regeneration.

Myrrh Essential Oil

Myrrh is a great choice for mature or damaged skin. It is also useful on wounds. Myrrh is full of antioxidants and is antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory. Use it to repair damaged skin, reduce wrinkles, and help in the healing of wounds and skin infections.

Rose Essential Oil

Rose is another great oil for mature skin. It is also good for dry or sensitive skin. It is moisturizing and has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. These attributes make it great for soothing redness, irritation, and promoting skin regeneration.

Neroli Essential Oil

Neroli essential oil is one of my favorites because it smells lovely. It is antiseptic. Use it for scars, stretch marks, and acne. It promotes skin regeneration, helps elasticity, and reduces the appearance of stretch marks and scars.

Sandalwood Essential Oil

Sandalwood is best for dry, inflamed, or acne prone skin. It is anti-inflammatory, soothing, and moisturizing. Use it on irritated skin, acne, or wounds. It can help your skin retain moisture and improve the skin’s hydration.

Carrot Seed Essential Oil

Carrot seed oil is rejuvenating and healing. It is best for mature skin, scars, and pigmentation. It’s full of antioxidants. Use it to help heal scars and smooth wrinkles. It can also help even skin tone by stimulating cell regeneration.

Eucalyptus Essential Oil

Eucalyptus oil is helpful for wounds, cuts, skin infections, and acne as it is antiseptic, antibacterial, and antifungal.

Peppermint Essential Oil

Peppermint oil is cooling and calming for your skin. It helps to reduce inflammation and irritation. It is also helpful for those with acne, rashes, or itchy skin because it is antimicrobial.

Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil

Ylang-ylang is a great choice for both oily and dry skin. It is moisturizing and can help balance sebum production. It has both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties with help the skin repair and rejuvenate itself. Use it to reduce wrinkles and improve skin texture.

Face Oil Blends

Here are a few healing face oil blends using the most healing carrier and essential oils. Each blend targets specific skin concerns and provides unique benefits. I’ll explain why you would use each one based on the ingredients’ properties.

Calming & Healing Blend for Sensitive or Irritated Skin

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon calendula infused oil

1 tablespoon jojoba oil

2 drops chamomile essential oil

2 drops lavender essential oil

1 drop geranium essential oil

Directions: Pour the oils into a small bottle with a dropper lid. Shake well to combine. Use 4-6 drops of the blend on clean, damp skin. Massage gently into the skin in upward circular motions.

Scar-Fading & Regenerating Face Oil

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon Rosehip Oil (promotes skin regeneration, fades scars)

1 tablespoon Tamanu Oil

3 drops Helichrysum Essential Oil

2 drops Frankincense Essential Oil

1 drop Myrrh Essential Oil

Directions: Pour the oils into a small bottle with a dropper lid. Shake well to combine. Use 4-6 drops of the blend on clean, damp skin. Massage gently into the skin in upward circular motions.

Anti-Aging & Rejuvenating Facial Oil

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon Argan Oil

1 tablespoon Sea Buckthorn Oil

3 drops Frankincense Essential Oil

2 drops Rose Essential Oil

1 drop Sandalwood Essential Oil

Directions: Pour the oils into a small bottle with a dropper lid. Shake well to combine. Use 4-6 drops of the blend on clean, damp skin. Massage gently into the skin in upward circular motions.

Acne-Fighting & Healing Face Oil

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon Jojoba Oil (balances oil production, non-comedogenic)

1 tablespoon Tamanu Oil

2 drops Tea Tree Essential Oil

2 drops Lavender Essential Oil (calms irritation, soothes skin)

1 drop Geranium Essential Oil (regulates sebum, promotes healing)

Directions: Pour the oils into a small bottle with a dropper lid. Shake well to combine. Use 4-6 drops of the blend on clean, damp skin. Massage gently into the skin in upward circular motions.

Hydration & Glow Restoring Face Oil for Dry Skin

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon Avocado Oil (deeply moisturizing, rich in vitamins)

1 tablespoon Olive Oil (locks in moisture, provides antioxidant protection)

3 drops Rose Essential Oil (hydrates, soothes dry skin)

2 drops Neroli Essential Oil (improves elasticity, reduces fine lines)

1 drop Sandalwood Essential Oil (soothes, hydrates)

Directions: Pour the oils into a small bottle with a dropper lid. Shake well to combine. Use 4-6 drops of the blend on clean, damp skin. Massage gently into the skin in upward circular motions.

Balancing Oil for Oily or Combination Skin

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon Jojoba Oil (balances oil production)

1 tablespoon Grapeseed Oil (lightweight, regulates sebum)

2 drops Geranium Essential Oil (balances sebum, heals blemishes)

2 drops Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil (balances oil production, rejuvenates skin)

1 drop Tea Tree Essential Oil (antibacterial, prevents breakouts)

Directions: Pour the oils into a small bottle with a dropper lid. Shake well to combine. Use 4-6 drops of the blend on clean, damp skin. Massage gently into the skin in upward circular motions.

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