10 mistakes to avoid when using vegetable oils for the skin

The most common mistakes with a plant oil are choosing one that doesn't suit your skin type, using too much and applying it to dry skin. A few drops of a cold-pressed organic oil on slightly damp skin are enough: sweet almond for dry skin, jojoba for combination to oily skin, prickly pear seed for mature skin.

Plant oils are true treasures of nature: rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants, they deeply nourish, regenerate, and protect the skin.

But you still need to know how to use them correctly! An oil that is poorly chosen or poorly applied can upset the skin's balance, clog pores, or even cause irritation.

At Naturoleum, we believe that beautiful skin comes from knowledge and simplicity. Here are the 10 most common mistakes to avoid in order to get the most out of your natural oils.

Choosing an oil that is unsuitable for your skin type

Not all oils are suitable for everyone.

• Dry skin: choose organic sweet almond oil or organic avocado oil for their nourishing properties.
• Combination to oily skin: opt for organic jojoba oil or organic hemp oil, which are similar to natural sebum.
• Mature skin: organic prickly pear oil and organic argan oil are true anti-aging elixirs.

→ Not sure? Our guide to the best organic oils to hydrate body and face compares our 8 oils.

Applying oil to dry skin

A common mistake! Oils should always be applied to slightly damp skin (after showering or using a hydrosol) to promote penetration and seal in moisture.

Using too much

A few drops are enough. Too much oil can saturate the skin and create an uncomfortable greasy film. The ideal amount? 3 to 5 drops for the face, warmed between your hands before application.

Neglecting product quality

A vegetable oil must be virgin, first cold-pressed, and certified organic. At Naturoleum, our oils (almond, argan, jojoba, etc.) are pure, traceable, and COSMOS Ecocert certified to guarantee optimal quality and total respect for your skin and the planet.

→ Discover our 8 organic plant oils: COSMOS Organic (Ecocert), cold-pressed, 100% pure, bottled in France by an ESAT. 10% off from 2 oils, 15% off from 3.

Forgetting to store oil properly

Heat, light, and air alter the properties of oils. Store them in a tightly closed bottle, away from light and at room temperature.

Using oxidized oils

Expired or poorly stored oil can become comedogenic. Always check the use-by date and smell: a rancid scent is a sign of oxidation.

Mixing oils indiscriminately

Some oils complement each other, others do not. For example, mixing a light oil such as hemp with a rich oil such as avocado can balance the texture, but you need to know the right proportions.

Choose our pure Naturoleum oils, which you can combine according to your needs without risking imbalance.

Neglecting to remove makeup

Oils can be excellent natural makeup removers, but they must be rinsed off with a warm cloth or floral water to avoid residue and impurities. Organic jojoba oil is ideal for this: it dissolves make-up without leaving a greasy film.

Not testing before use

Even natural oils can cause allergic reactions. Always test a small amount on the inside of your arm before using for the first time.

Thinking that “natural” means “magical”

Vegetable oils work gently and require regular use. Results often appear after a few weeks of continuous use. Patience and consistency are the keys to balanced, radiant skin.

Frequently asked questions

How many drops of oil on the face? 3 to 5 drops, warmed between your hands and pressed onto slightly damp skin.

Can a plant oil clog pores? An oil that is too rich, oxidised or overused can. Oily skin should choose a light oil such as jojoba or hemp: see our guide which plant oil for oily skin.

How long does an opened oil keep? Our oils keep for 12 months after opening, tightly closed, away from light and heat.