It seems as if it was only yesterday that beauty industry told you to stay away from all kind of oils if you want to have a clear skin. Before that, they told you, oils are good for your skin, only if you’ve found the right kind of oil. Confused? We don’t blame you. Oils can be broadly categorised into comedogenic and non-comedogenic. Comedogenic oils have a thicker texture which get absorbed into skin and clog the pores, leading to acne. Hence, knowing that the oils that you’re using on your face are non-comedogenic is extremely essential. So if you’re looking for an oil that will moisturise your skin, but also not cause any acne, ahead are some non-comedogenic oils you must know of!

Apricot kernel oil is a light and easily absorbed oil that’s ideal for sensitive as well as acne prone skin. Apricot kernel oil resembles the sebum produced by the human skin.

Tamanu oil is an excellent treatment for damaged skin with anti-inflammatory, antifungal, antimicrobial, antibiotic and antioxidant properties. Additionally, research has shown the successful use of tamanu oil for healing severe skin conditions.

Grapeseed oil is not only low on the comedogenic scale — with a rating of 1 — it also helps improve the skin barrier and reduce the appearance of acne scars and hyperpigmentation. All of these qualities make it a stellar facial oil for all skin conditions.

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Camellia oil moisturises the skin and contains cell rebuilding nutrients, collagen, and elastin, which improve skin texture, repairs sun damage and eliminates premature signs of ageing.

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Pomegranate oil contains omega-5, a property that nourishes the skin. It also contains ellagic acid, a natural antioxidant, which alleviates skin wrinkling and inflammation. Pomegranate oil also promotes rejuvenation of the skin.

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Thanks to the CBD rage in the beauty biz, you will find hemp seed oil (a derivative of cannabis) pretty much everywhere. It is power packed with incredible vitamins and fatty acids that give skin a protective barrier. With oil controlling, moisturising and anti-ageing properties, it works wonders for all skin types.

This light and fragrant oil helps boost the skin cell turnover rate, making it perfect if you have hyperpigmentation or are dealing with mature skin. This oil also moisturises, reduces inflammation on skin and boosts collagen production.Anyone with the exception of oily or acne prone skin will respond well to this oil.

Argan oil is a godsent for people with dry, itchy skin and hair. It’s often called ‘liquid gold’ because it so rare to find a pure version of this oil. Although primarily used for the hair, it is also used on skin for a deep, protective layer of moisturisation.

Jojoba oil is loved by skincare junkies for so many reasons. It’s a humectant, meaning it helps other products work better on skin. It is hypoallergic and it controls sebum production because of similar structure to the body’s natural sebum. This oil is favourite among people with oily or acne prone skin.