Why Face Oils Don’t Make You Greasy (When Used Right)

For many, the idea of applying oil to the face feels like a one-way ticket to a greasy T-zone or clogged pores. But here’s the truth: face oils don’t make your skin oily — when used correctly, they can do the opposite.

Let’s break the myth and uncover how to make face oils your skin’s best friend.

 

1. The Confusion: Oil ≠ Oily Skin

Our skin naturally produces sebum — its own oil — to protect and hydrate itself. When you strip it with harsh cleansers or skip hydration, your skin can overproduce oil to compensate. That leads to the greasy feeling you’re trying to avoid.

Applying the right kind of oil can help balance this process — not worsen it.

 

2. The Right Oils for the Right Skin

Not all oils are created equal. Heavier oils like coconut or olive oil can clog pores, but lightweight, non-comedogenic oils (like jojoba, plum, or prickly pear) mimic the skin’s natural sebum and absorb beautifully.

At Adèle & Camille, we formulate with cold-pressed oils that are chosen specifically for their lightweight texture and skin-loving properties.

 

3. How to Use Oils the Right Way

It’s all about the how. To avoid shine or residue:

• Use just 2–3 drops — a little goes a long way
• Always apply after water-based products (like serums or moisturizers) to seal in hydration
• Gently press the oil into your skin — don’t rub
• Use in the evening if you prefer a dewier finish

 

4. Oils Can Actually Help Breakouts

Some oils have natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties (like black cumin seed oil). Others, like jojoba, can regulate sebum production. That means oils can actually help reduce breakouts, not cause them.

 

5. Glowy, Not Greasy

Used right, oils give your skin that healthy, radiant finish — not a slick. It’s the difference between a dull layer of moisturizer and a luminous, nourished glow.

 

 

Don’t fear the oil. The secret isn’t avoiding it — it’s choosing the right one and applying it well.