There’s a face oil for every skin type, almost
Live MintBe it to cleanse skin, hydrate it or prime it, there is a facial oil for every need. While formulated facials oils are more stable, choosing the right oil becomes even more crucial when it comes to commonly used heavy oils like coconut oil and pure essential oils, which can lead to aller- gic reactions on non-sensitive skin as well. Now, facial oils are super hot, with brands from actor Deepika Padukone’s 82e to Kama Ayurveda bringing out different kinds of face oil to cater to the spoilt beauty customer. “Face oils have become more popular now because they are made with natural ingredients, appealing to people who are looking for products that are less harsh on the skin,” says Dr Anand. A guide to help you pick a face oil DRY SKIN Sesame seed oil or camellia oil NORMAL SKIN Argan oil or rosehip oil COMBINATION SKIN Grapeseed oil, tamanu oil or marula oil OILY SKIN Tea tree oil or safflower oil ACTIVE ACNE SKIN Grapeseed oil, tea tree oil or hemp seed By Dr Niketa Sonavane.