The best and worst oils if you have acne
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Oils are a very tricky topic when it comes to acne. I have already written about how Oil Cleansing Is Actually Terrible For Acne and although I recommend avoiding oils as a general rule, not all oils are equal and there are some oils that are more acne friendly than others if used in the right amount, the right way, in the right place. In my e-course, The 8 Steps To Clear Skin, I have a section about oils in Step 3 where I discuss the best practices for making sure you are using oils in the safest way (such as avoiding it directly on your face) but here is are a few shortlists for you.
The worst oils for acne:
Argan Oil
Avocado Oil
Coconut Oil
Soybean Oil
Evening Primrose Oil
Grapeseed Oil
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Linseed Oil
Mineral Oil
Mink Oil
Peanut Oil
Rosehip Oil
Sesame Oil
Shark Liver Oil
Sulfated Castor Oil
Sulfated Jojoba Oil
Wheat Germ Oil
*Cocoa Butter, Coconut Butter and Shea Butter are not technically oils but they are similar and highly comedogenic so avoid these too
The best oils for acne:
These are some of the less comedogenic oils for acne but that does not mean they are acne safe (nothing is ever acne safe, there are only ingredients that are friendlier than others). As I discuss in my e-course, the amount you apply, how you apply it, and where you apply it (e.g not on your face) all matters:
Jojoba Oil
Kukui Nut Oil
Macadamia Nut Seed Oil
Safflower Seed Oil
Squalene Oil
Sunflower Seed Oil
