Natural skin care is all the rage and vegetable oils are the absolute superstars. But there are many of them. Which Oil is Good for Dry Skin? Does oil help with impure skin? Or which oil do I use for mature skin? This article gives you an overview. Find out what special abilities the individual oils have and how they benefit your skin.
Nice that you're here! If you've read this article, you've obviously given some thought to how and why natural oils are good for skin care. But if you want to care for your body and face with oil, you are faced with the question: Which oil is good for what? And because there are so many, let's get right into the topic - skin care with oil for Advanced, so to speak. 😉
To avoid disappointment: You will not find any recipes or mixing instructions here. This article is intended to give you an overview of the special features of the most popular oils that you encounter in care products or that can be bought separately. This way you can make an informed decision and tailor your care better to your needs.
Roughly speaking, cosmetic oils are divided into base oils and active ingredient oils. Base oils are something for purists and can (usually) also be used on their own. As the name suggests, however, they often form the basis of a care product. They often have a stabilizing or preserving effect on the entire formulation. Of course, that's not their only function. Depending on the mix and the type of fatty acids, vitamins, etc. they consist of, they unfold their very own super power.
Base oils are opposed to active ingredient oils. They provide excellent and often highly specialized services in skin regeneration and cell activation. However, they are very sensitive to light and/or evaporate quickly. They always have their heads in the clouds and are only kept on the ground by their base colleagues.
For the sake of completeness, we also mention the essential oils, which are obtained from aromatic plants such as lavender, bergamot, peppermint, orange blossom and more. They are the nose flatterers among the essences and very intense. A high level of concentration meets a high risk of escaping, as scent lamps clearly show: even a tiny amount can have a huge effect.
You will often find the individual components of essential oils on the INCI list because they are among the allergens. For example, the essential oil of neroli from the leaves of the bitter orange tree, which gives several FIVE products their delicate fragrance, contains geraniol, limonene, linalool and farnesol. But we are now saying goodbye to the essential oils and their components because we want to focus on the caring effect. So, bye, thanks for participating!
You will come across "spread factor" or "spread" here again and again. We hear that less often in everyday life now. It tells you whether the oil spreads quickly or slowly on the skin and cares accordingly for a short time or for a long time.The fast ones tend to feel particularly comfortable because they don't make you feel like you're sticking. Their effects are rather short-lived.
☝️By the way, applying oil to damp skin helps against the sticky feeling. It's a must anyway.
For each oil you will find here under the German name the designation that is usually given on the list of ingredients (INCI), its "core competence" and areas of application, a short description and a list of the most important properties.
In principle, the base oils are suitable for all skin types. However, some of them have special superpowers for dry, sensitive or mature skin, which are highlighted here again. If you're one of the lucky ones, the
For each oil you will find here under the German name the designation that is usually given on the list of ingredients (INCI), if you have "normal" skin, you have a free choice. Alright, now...
Rich in oleic acid, it feels good right away, is generally well tolerated and enchants with a delicate scent of marzipan when cold-pressed. As if that weren't already a great package, apricot kernel oil also ensures a smooth, even complexion. It soothes irritated areas and balances the moisture balance. Sensitive and dry skin in particular benefit from so much care, but the mild oil is also suitable for delicate baby skin.
Very compatible even with sensitive skin
Has a skin-smoothing and calming effect
Has a moisture-regulating effect for a taut appearance1
The Moroccan gold impresses with its balanced composition of fatty acids, thanks to which it gently cares for even rough, dry and demanding skin . The mix contains smoothing oleic acid, regulating linoleic acid and protective palmitic acid, which is often lacking in mature skin. Especially great for sensitive skin that reacts quickly to irritation: it soothes and relieves itching. Solo or mixed, it improves the skin barrier.
Provides rich care and promotes regeneration
Strengthens the skin barrier
Protects the skin against oxidation damage with a special combination of phytosterols
Avocado oil has a wonderful moisturizing effect, especially on stressed areas of the skin such as the hands. In this case, the oil is extracted from the pulp, not from the seeds.So the next time you have some of it on your fingers while cooking: massage it in instead of simply rinsing it off Thanks to its strong smoothing effect, it also makes it silky soft as a face and hair mask.
Rich in antioxidants and vitamins
Strongly moisturizing and moisture-retaining for chapped skin and dry hair
Anti-inflammatory effect
Jojoba oil 🌿
INCI: Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
→ Base oil for oily and impure skin. Contained in our FIVE facial oil - impure skin.
Actually not a real oil, but a soft-melting wax. This has a big advantage: It has a very long shelf life and also preserves other oils. The skin also benefits from this, because it is even less stressed by free radicals. It also contains a vitamin complex with tocopherol to combat them. It also regulates the pH value and strengthens the skin's protective acid mantle. Because it regulates sebum production and is extremely difficult for bacteria to digest, it also counteracts pimples and skin impurities.
Increases skin elasticity by stimulating collagen production
It is very suitable for impure and oily skin
Vitamin complex including tocopherol has an antioxidant effect
Almond oil inspires with a unique combination of silky skin feel and deep care. Its mild unsaturated fatty acids help the skin to regulate its moisture content. At the same time, their slim, agile molecular structure allows them to penetrate deep into the lower layers of the skin, where they strengthen the connective tissue.
Has a moisture-regulating effect for a taut appearance1
Prevents moisture loss and reduces dryness lines
Cares deep and long-lasting because it only spreads medium to slowly
The marathon runner in our list: Because this vegetable butter spreads slowly, the many phytosterols in it provide your skin with particularly long-lasting care. The consistency is a bit reminiscent of acacia honey and only melts at around 30°C, which is practical on the skin. Shea butter protects the skin from moisture loss and strengthens the natural protective barrier against free radicals. The areas of application are correspondingly diverse. They range from soft-melting day creams and ointments to rich lip care.
Rich in antioxidants, it prevents oxidative stress
Has a moisturizing effect and protects against moisture loss
Soothes and smoothes irritated and stressed skin
Coconut oil 🥥
INCI Cocos Nucifera
→ Fast absorbing base oil
Coconut oil is in body care Extremely popular because it smells so beautifully exotic, at least when cold-pressed and organic, and absorbs immediately. However, this also has disadvantages: it does not provide long-lasting care and removes make-up less thoroughly than slower oils. However, coconut oil is great as a care with immediate effect for the body and hair. Fast distribution is a plus point here.
Has an antibacterial effect on small injuries and sunburn
Absorbs quickly, but does not last as long
This skin-native fabric not only feels ultra-light, but also makes the skin soft and smooth. Squalane can stand alone, but is more commonly found in formulations that make it pliable with its very high spread factor. That is why it is popular in natural cosmetics as a natural alternative to silicone in skin and hair care.
Excellent tolerance
Smoothes the skin and is easy to spread
Immediately gives a silky feeling, but accordingly has a rather short-term effect
Makes tangled hair shiny and supple without being greasy
The small, orange-colored fruits are real nutrient bombs. Their oil also impresses with a balanced content of vitamins, fatty acids and carotenoids, which not only give it its color but are also powerful antioxidants. Dry and mature skin in particular benefits from the cell-protecting and regenerating effect. The oil helps her to repair the skin barrier and better prevent moisture loss. In addition, it inhibits inflammation. However, you should not use it on its own because it stains heavily and its effect is too strong undiluted.
Supports cell regeneration with valuable fatty acids and nutrients
Rich in antioxidants, it prevents light-induced skin aging
Has an anti-inflammatory and calming effect
Black cumin oil has a balancing effect on sebum production and balances oily skin. Due to the high proportion of essential oils, it has an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and slightly antibacterial effect. Its high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids softens cornifications, such as those found in skin blemishes.
Strong against pimples because it has an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect
Regulates sebum production to reduce blemishes
Rich in antioxidants, it prevents oxidative stress
Of course, this list can be expanded endlessly. And there are actually constantly new discoveries in the cosmetics world. Therefore this contribution is a work in progress. Of course, we want to offer you the best possible overview and will expand the list over time. So it's worth checking back from time to time. And if you want to know more about it, take a look at the Ingredients section. We will examine some oils and other ingredients in more detail.
High Five,
your Anna
Tip: Don't forget to always apply the oil to damp skin or use it over the FIVE face serum for a super moisture boost.
Nourishing oil for dry and mature skin
30 ml (1230 € / 1 l)
Inkl. MwSt., zzgl. Versand
Regulating oil for normal to oily skin
30 ml (1230 € / 1 l)
Inkl. MwSt., zzgl. Versand
"No cream should have more ingredients than you can count on one hand."
Anna Pfeiffer
