You’ve heard by now that face oils benefit all skin types, right? If you are still having trouble jumping on the skin oils band wagon, it’s time to take a look at one of your favorite food groups. Yep, fruit oils are a beauty bounty.

Those of us with dry skin have been neck deep in facial oils for some time now. But if the idea of applying oil to your not-at-all-dry skin still seems like a complete mistake, you are going to love this news. Fruit oils offer something for every skin type.

Oil extracted from seasonal and exotic fruits holds amazing beauty benefits. They have the ability to balance oils, moisturize, fire up a healthy glow, prevent premature aging, and ease inflammation. See, something for everyone.

The key in using fruit oils effectively is choosing the right ones for your skin type. Let’s take a look at the best fruit oils for skin and which ones are about to become your new jam.

Fruit Oils for Acne/Oily Skin

Passionfruit oil is anti-inflammatory, fights redness and irritation, and prevents blemishes. Watermelon seed oil is amazingly non-greasy while hydrating skin, super gentle, detoxifying, and calms irritation and breakouts. Schisandra fruit oil rids skin of impurities, protects against UVB damage, and brings a glow to skin.

Osmia Organics Facial Calibration Serum contains schisandra fruit oil and helps to balance oil production. Mix with your daily moisturizer for acne fighting benefits. Even though my skin is not oily, this stuff gave it an other-worldly radiance. Perfect for daytime use.

Organic Bath Co. Enhance Face Oil is chock full of every fruit oil you’d ever want to use. This beautiful combo heals while preventing breakouts, is oh so smooth, and smells divine. Love!

Fruit Oils for Dry/Mature Skin

Cranberry seed oil hydrates and helps skin to hold in moisture, and is high in omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids. Blackberry seed oil is rich in vitamin C, brightens, boosts elasticity, and gives a glow to skin. Apricot kernel oil is rich in fatty acids, contains vitamins A, C, and E, antioxidants, and feels light on skin. Acai berry oil is a super anti-ager, protects against UV and free radical damage, and reduces inflammation.

Kypris Beauty Elixir I – 1,000 Roses contains cranberry seed oil and is said to deliver rose petal soft skin.

The main ingredient in Odacite Acai Rose Serum Concentrate is acai fruit oil. A great way to get some anti-aging power to skin.

Hana Organics Rouge Lip + Cheek Tint is a plum-hued, apricot oil infused pot of dreaminess. What looks like imperceptible color on fingertips, brings face alive. There is a time and place for intense, creamy color, but this sheer, fall-flush enhancer is the bomb for the season.

Fruit Oils for Sensitive Skin

Red Raspberry softens, calms inflammation, and contains some incidental UV protection. Pomegranate seed oil soothes, hydrates, and doesn’t leave skin greasy or shiny.

Use Metta Skincare Face Balm, with pomegranate and red raspberry oils, to hydrate, soften, and calm upset skin.

Weleda Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil delivers soothing softness to skin, while protecting against environmental damage.

The pick of the crop for your skin type. Get in on the goodness of fruit oils.

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Mmmm. The nectar of the bees can be used for more than sweetening your tea this summer. Honey benefits for skin are pretty sweet too.

Honey holds superfood status and is widely used as a more nutritious sweetener option over processed sugar. The powers behind this sticky substance have been used for centuries.

Ancient Egyptians made honey offerings to their gods and even used it as an embalming fluid. The syrupy sweetener is no longer used by morticians, but doesn’t stop at high tea either. Used on skin, honey holds a veritable smorgasbord of benefits for all skin types.

Honey Benefits for Skin

For Dry Skin: Honey is a natural humectant, drawing moisture to the skin. When wind and sun have had their way with your complexion, bring it back to life with raw honey. Use May Lindstrom Skin The Honey Mud to cleanse skin and restore hydration. Follow with Tata Harper Repairative Moisturizer for moisture retention and luster inducing qualitities.

For Mature Skin: A favorite amongst green beauty experts looking for a little skin revitalization? A honey mask. Full of antioxidants, the sweet treat seems to tighten skin and add a healthy glow. La Bella Figura Bio Active Healing Mask is made with raw Manuka honey and Barbary Fig Seed oil to nourish and exfoliate skin, while neutralizing free radicals that cause premature aging.

For Acne Prone Skin: Yes, honey even holds acne taming abilities. Its antimicrobial properties prevent the growth of bacteria on skin, clear pores and ward off breakouts. It is also anti-inflammatory to help calm upset skin. Added bonus? Honey won’t dry skin out like benzyl peroxide acne treatments. Ditch the harsh chemical scrubs and try HollyBeth Organics Grits & Honey Scrub to exfoliate and clear the skin.

For Treating Spots: If you are dealing with occasional pimples or trying to make dark spots or scars disappear, try using honey as a spot treatment. An excellent option is Wedderspoon 100% Raw Organic Manuka Honey. Hydrogen peroxide is produced in Manuka honey, which draws impurities out of pores and lightens spots.

For Lips: If you’ve yet to be called Sweet Lips, let’s change that pronto! Honey has an amazing softening effect on skin, but applying straight from jar to lips can be a bit too sticky. Suvana Beauty Paw Paw & Honey Organic Lip Balm is organic-beauty-famous because it goes on like petroleum jelly but is free from nasty stuff. Your pucker will be deliciously soft and smooth.

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Seems simple enough, right? Get it clean and the job is done. Not so much. Do you know how to wash your face for best results?

You may be surprised to learn that your skin issues could be chalked up to improper cleansing. That’s right, mistakes in the product or method you use can cause acne, irritation, congestion, dryness, oiliness, uneven tone, flakiness…you get the picture.

So, what’s the right way to go about cleansing the face? The best first step is selecting the right cleanser for your skin. Most skincare products are formulated to suit a particular skin type. If you are unclear on your skin type, here’s a snapshot.

Another cause of imbalance is the use of chemical cleansers. Many women believe they have highly sensitive skin and realize, once they switch to natural skincare, that it was the chemicals causing upset. And did you know that chemical acne washes can actually cause acne? The harsh ingredients dry skin out, causing a flaky top layer that traps oil and causes breakouts.

Cleansers made with natural ingredients clean the skin, remove makeup, and balance oil production without stripping the skin of natural oils. Avoid products made with Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS). These ingredients are behind that luscious foam you get from conventional cleansers, but are linked to health issues and may contain harmful contaminants.

For Normal/Combination Skin Types // Those with this skin type enjoy naturally balanced skin, for the most part. A light cream cleanser works well. For excess oiliness or breakouts, try using using a blemish-control cleanser in the T-zone to avoid causing dryness on cheeks and neck.

For Oily/Acne Prone Skin Types // An antiseptic cleanser helps to keep pores clear and eliminate bacteria from skin. Be sure you are not over cleansing with a too-harsh product in an attempt to combat breakouts. Using a gentle cleanser designed to balance oil should do the trick.

For Dry/Mature Skin Types // These are actually separate skin types, but are often lumped together because mature skin tends to need extra moisture. Dry skin does well with cleansing oils and balms. Have you tried the oil cleansing method? If not, give it a shot. Plumps skin and reduces the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

For Sensitive Skin // If your skin tends to be easily upset be sure to use a cleanser designed for sensitive skin. Products free from fragrance ingredients are best for reactive skin. And if your skin isn’t dirty, don’t wash it. Over-cleansing or exfoliating can induce irritation. It is important to go to bed with clean skin, but you may be able to skip that morning cleanse if you don’t truly need it.

Now you know how to wash your face for max benefits. Here are our natural cleanser picks for each skin type:

May Lindstrom Skin The Clean Dirt

Lavera Basis Cleansing Milk

Tata Harper Purifying Cleanser

Kahina Giving Beauty Facial Cleanser

Pai Camilla & Rose Gentle Hydrating Cleanser

One Love Organics Chia Whip Purifying Foam Cleanser

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One lucky EcoSalon reader will win $240 worth of incredible skin care products from Vision Biospherically Correct products. Want to enter for your chance to win? Read on.

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Silky Olive Cleanser: For centuries people have understood the benefits of olive oil for the skin and now you can experience it too. This finely textured facial cleanser containing pure olive oil, will leave your skin feeling soft and silky smooth. With a gentle blend of essential oils to add a light, fresh scent this is a wonderful product to use every day. Finish your skin care routine with your favorite Vision moisturizer. Palm oil free.

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