Hey guys!
I mentioned in my post, My Current Skincare Routine, about alternative methods to reducing hyperpigmentation and dark spots. I’ve tried using acids several times but feel they’re a bit too harsh for my skin. Instead, I began researching alternative methods for treating hyperpigmentation. My research concluded that acne and hyperpigmentation can actually be treated with oils. The following are some oils that are great for those with acne, hyperpigmentation, redness, and uneven skin tone.
Grape seed oil: known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Contains vitamin E, which helps to even skin tone and heal blemishes. This oil is great for acne-prone skin because it promotes cell regeneration to help replace damaged skin.
Rosehip seed oil: full of vitamins, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids that hydrate skin, reduce hyperpigmentation, and has anti-aging benefits. Rosehip seed oil also contains small amounts of tretinoin, a retinoid that is known to improve acne.
Hemp seed oil: contains vitamins A, C, and E, which protects skin against premature aging. Hemp seed oil also has anti-inflammatory properties which help relieve skin inflammation.
Tamanu oil: has anti-inflammatory and antibiotic properties, which may help fade hyperpigmentation. Tamanu oil also contains calophyllolide, a compound that has wound-healing and anti-inflammatory effects, which helps treat eczema and psoriasis.
SeaBuckthorn oil: loaded with essential fatty acids and vitamins to protect and revitalize the skin. Some skin benefits include stimulating skin regeneration, reducing inflammation, promoting skin elasticity, preventing dryness, improving blood circulation, and reducing the appearance of scars.
This list just touches upon some of the oils that can benefit these skin concerns. There are so many more oils that may treat different skin conditions. It’s a matter of what works for you. Remember that every skin type is different and what works for others may not work for you. Always do a patch test first when trying out new products because they may end up having adverse effects.
~Sabrina
Brown Girl Beauti 
I actually just started using tamanu oil and, despite the smell, it makes an *excellent* moisturiser/booster (it’s too soon to comment on results). I’ve tried rosehip oil in the past, but now I’m interested in giving the rest of them a go…
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Hi jay,
Yes, the smell is very intense but tamanu oil is supposed to be very beneficial for the skin and less irritating. I tried rosehip seed oil previously, but it was a bit irritating for my skin so I had to stop using it. Last night was actually my first time using tamanu oil, and so far, there’s no irritation. We’ll see…
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