The various types of oil react in different ways with the skin. For example, grapeseed and rice bran oil are good for nearly all types of skin – light, beneficial and rapidly absorbed into the skin. Wheat germ oil acts as a preservative, so it’s good to include some in all massage oils. Generally speaking, you will find that the following oils are good for these skin types.
Dry skin: almond, castor, cocoa butter, grapeseed, olive, rice bran, wheat germ
Normal skin: almond, corn, grapeseed, sesame, rice bran, sunflower, safflower
Oily skin: soybean
Oils that are effortlessly absorbed into the skin are: corn, grapeseed, rice bran, sesame, sunflower and wheat germ.
Less easily absorbed oils are: sweet almond, avocado, coconut, olive, apricot and peanut.
It’s good to develop a skincare practice to keep the skin in excellent condition, or to repair it if it’s in poor condition.
Two factors decide the number of times a day you need to follow this routine: your occupation (clean or dirty) and whether or not you live in the clean air of the country or you are surrounded by pollution in a big city. Air conditioning will also make the skin need more moisture.