Facial Oils That Are Safe For Acne-Prone Skin

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It may sound like an oxymoron when we say some facial oils are great for acne-prone skin because the last thing you need is something clogging your pores to give you more zits. However, you will be pleased to hear that some non-comedogenic facial oils exist and won’t clog your pores. Non-comedogenic oils keep acne-prone skin hydrated, soft, and free from breakouts (via Healthline). Board-certified dermatologist Jennifer Herrmann told Byrdie, “Plant-based oils contain essential fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants, which nourish the skin but also strengthen its barrier.” She added that some plant-based oils are helpful for acne-prone skin.

It is helpful to learn the comedogenic scale before choosing the right facial oil for you, though. The comedogenic scale helps measure how much a product may or may not clog your pores based on its ingredients (via The Beauty Holistic). With 0 meaning it will not clog your pores at all to 5 meaning it has the highest chance to clog your pores. Choosing a facial oil with lower comedogenic ratings will be beneficial and improve the quality of your blemish-prone skin (via Allure). Chemists Gloria Lu and Victoria Fu of Chemist Confessions told Byrdie, “Oils can impact individuals differently.” They added there is no universal oil that works for everyone, so it is best to do a patch test…