Are vegetable oils, essential oils, or mineral oils good for your skin? Learn to differentiate them.

Key differences between vegetable, essential, and mineral oils for your skin

Oils such as argan, jojoba, and rosehip are plant-based and highly valued in natural cosmetics. There are also essential oils , extracted from plants, and mineral oils , derived from petroleum, such as petroleum jelly.

Are they all good for your skin?

• Vegetable and essential oils are natural, but they have very different chemical compositions, uses, and benefits.

• Mineral oils require knowledge before applying them, as they can alter the skin in the long term.

Key Question: What type of oil is best for your skin?

The choice depends on their origin, composition, and your skin's specific needs. This guide will help you differentiate between vegetable, essential, and mineral oils and choose the best one for your skin type.

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Vegetable oils: nutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants for your skin

Vegetable oils are obtained from plants rich in fats, such as seeds and nuts.

Cosmetic benefits of vegetable oils (jojoba, argan, rosehip...)

• They protect, revitalize and nourish the skin

• They regenerate cells and increase elasticity

• Deep hydration and moisture retention

• Protection against premature aging

• They provide essential vitamins and antioxidants

Tip: Choose cold-pressed, unrefined vegetable oils to maximize benefits.

Note: Coconut oil , although natural and nutritious, can be comedogenic on oily skin.

How to choose suitable vegetable oils (first pressed, non-comedogenic)

• Some oils are richer in antioxidants, others in vitamins.

• Avoid comedogenic oils if your skin is oily or acne-prone.

List of comedogenicity (from highest to lowest):

1. Coconut oil

2. Almond oil

3. Corn oil

4. Palm oil

5. Peanut oil

6. Sesame oil

7. Sunflower oil

8. Cottonseed oil

9. Soybean oil

10. Wheat germ oil

🔎 Tip: Test on small areas and observe the reaction before applying it to your entire face.

Essential oils: how to use them safely in natural cosmetics

Although called oils, essential oils are volatile concentrates extracted from the flowers, stems, roots, or leaves of plants.

To use them safely they must be:

• Extracted by steam distillation

• Chemotyped and with Latin names

• 100% pure and natural, no blends

They should never be applied directly to the skin; they are diluted in a vegetable oil and used with knowledge.

Mineral oils: why you should avoid them in skin care

Mineral oils , petroleum derivatives such as petroleum jelly and paraffin, are common in conventional cosmetics.

Main problems:

• They clog pores and block perspiration.

• They alter the natural balance of the skin

• They can promote dehydration and accumulation of toxins

INCI names you should avoid:

• Paraffinum liquidum

• Paraffin oil

• Mineral oil

• Petrolatum

• Liquid Vaseline

• Medicinal white oil

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Practical guide: choose the right oil for your skin type

Here's a mini guide to help you make the best choice:

At OhMyKoko we offer solutions for all skin types, including the most sensitive and mature, with formulas without mineral oils and with natural active ingredients .

Why choose OhMyKoko?

Because a good product doesn't just transform your skin. It also transforms the way you take care of yourself. At OhMyKoko:

• We use only natural and vegan ingredients

• We formulate without toxins or hormone disruptors

• We develop effective, sensorial and sustainable products

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