Behind the Juice: Are Facial Oils Secretly Messing with Your Skin?

Welcome to Behind the Juice, our new blog series where we spill the tea on the science behind the juicy ingredients in your favourite Glowcery products. First up: facial oils. Are they your skin’s secret weapon, or lowkey sabotaging your glow? Let’s get into it.

Facial Oils in Natural Skincare: Friend or Frienemy?

If you’re into natural skincare, chances are you’ve seen facial oils all over TikTok and Instagram. They promise hydration, radiance, and that glass-skin finish, but if you’ve got oily or acne-prone skin, you might be wondering: Are oils actually good for me?

Here’s the deal: Not all oils are created equal. The key is knowing what works for your skin type and choosing high-quality, plant-based options like cold pressed jojoba.

Skincare Science: Oils & Oily Skin

One of the most common oily skin tips is to avoid heavy, greasy products, but skipping oils altogether can backfire. When your skin feels stripped or dehydrated, it actually produces more oil to compensate. That’s where light, non-comedogenic oils come in. They balance your skin without clogging your pores.

Our go-to? Cold pressed jojoba oil. It's super close to your skin’s natural sebum, which means it hydrates without that greasy after-feel. Plus, it's packed with vitamins E and B, making it a total multitasker for calming, repairing, and brightening.

Enter the Glowing Serum

At The Glowcery, we blend nutrient-rich oils with superfood extracts to create clean, potent formulas that deliver serious results. Our glowing serums are designed for all skin types, including oily and combination skin. They're lightweight, fast-absorbing, and powered by cold-pressed botanicals that your skin will drink up.

Whether you’re just getting into clean skincare or you’ve been on your vegan skincare game for a while, our oil-based serums are made to give you that healthy, lit-from-within glow, without the heaviness.

Pro Tips for Using Oils on Oily Skin

• Apply oils after water-based serums to seal in moisture
• Use just 2–3 drops—a little goes a long way
• Always go for cold pressed and natural oils
• Patch test new products to find your perfect match

The Bottom Line

Oils aren’t the enemy, in fact, the right oils can totally transform your skincare routine. When you use high-quality, cold-pressed, plant-based oils (like we do here at The Glowcery), you’re giving your skin the nourishment it actually understands.

So, are oils secretly messing with your skin? Only if you’re using the wrong ones. But with The Glowcery Clean Greens Facial Oil powered by superfoods including cold-pressed jojoba oil, you’re in good hands, and glowing skin is just a drop away.