25 Incredible Essential Oils for Skin to Fit Your Unique Needs

We hate to break it to you, but there is no one-size-fits-all solution to skincare. So, what are the best essential oils for skin, and some that tackle multiple challenges?

Every person has unique concerns and needs. Even throughout your life, these needs change as your hormones and environmental conditions change your skin.

What works at age 20 won't quite work the same at age 40 – you need to take your skin into consideration.

Then what is the answer? Don't worry, we have them below.  

What Are the Best Essential Oils for Skincare?

This extensive list is broken up by category so you can select the best essential oils for your personal skincare needs.

You know your body better than anyone else.

It's important to use these essential oils on a daily basis. They aren't miracle cures you can simply apply once and expect immediate results. Instead, they provide powerful natural solutions for skincare as a part of a holistic routine.

Over time, you'll probably notice much better results than you would from using conventional chemical-laden skincare products. Plus, selecting the best essential oils for skincare allows you to create a personalized or bespoke skincare regimen.

Add a few drops of these oils to your moisturizer, face wash, toner, and other products to amplify then and start to track your results!

Best Essential Oils for Anti-Aging

Rosehip oil is one of the most powerful essential oils for slowing down the aging process.  The anti-aging benefit from using rosehip oil on your face is a result of the antioxidants, and the oil’s ability to penetrate deeper into the layers of your skin. The vitamin C antioxidants support collagen production as well.

Citrus oils like lemon, orange and tangerine are chock-full of antioxidants to ward off free radical damage and oxidation and have the benefit of high levels of vitamin C.

Here are the best essential oils to keep an eye out for to help with anti-aging:

1. Rosehip
2. Frankincense
3. Sandalwood
4. Cypress
5. Lavender
6. Hemp Seed 
7. Lemon, orange or tangerine

Best Essential Oils for Dry Skin

For dry skin, you need essential oils that hydrate and replenish moisture. These oils won't make your skin feel greasy or oily. Instead, they penetrate deep into the skin's structure. Don't forget to consume lots of water as well as water-based fruits and veggies, too.

1. Mānuka
2. Jojoba
3. Chamomile
4. Lavender
5. Sandalwood
6. Citrus

Best Essential Oils for Acne-Prone Skin

Mānuka is one of the best natural sources of potent antibacterial enzymes, which is an important factor in the fight against acne. Combining mānuka, jojoba and lavender creates a powerful combination solution to help prevent acne and calm the skin -- like our East Cape Mānuka Blemish Oil specifically for acne-prone skin.

Here are some of our favourite essential oils for acne prone skin:

1. Mānuka
2. Frankincense
3. Lavender
4. Lemon
5. Turmeric
6. Tea Tree

Best Essential Oils for Clear and Supple Skin

Many people may not know about mānuka, but it's an excellent natural solution for all-around skincare. Try a few different oils below to make your own mixture to see what works best for your skin.

1. Mānuka
2. Orange
3. Lavender
4. Geranium
5. Frankincense
6. Myrrh

If you're looking for some amazing essential oil blends that tackle plenty of unique skincare challenged, explore our East Cape Mānuka Essential Oil Blends today!