10 Amazing Beauty Oils to Add to Your Daily Routine

The fountain of youth can be found right in your kitchen.

Switch Up Your Routine - Have you maintained a steady beauty routine only to be disappointed when an acne breakout occurs? Don’t worry, because you’re not the only one! Unknowingly, our everyday habits can be the leading cause of why our skin unexpectedly takes a turn for the worse. If you’re ready to break these acne-causing habits, take a look at a few of the daily routines you should switch up today. By Dontaira Terrell (Photo: Image Source/Corbis)

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Skin Deep - Everyone from our best friend to our favorite beauty bloggers has a product recommendation to make when it comes to achieving gorgeous skin. But Mother Nature also has a number of homemade alternatives that can help us score glowing skin and luxurious locks. To help you get started, we've rounded up 10 plant-and-fruit-based oils, breaking down their natural beauty benefits. Generally, first-time users should do a patch test on their skin before using these oils to avoid any adverse reactions. By Patrice Peck (Photo: Image Source/Corbis)

Tea Tree Oil - Best for: acne, dandruff and dry scalp A gentle alternative to harsh acne treatments, tea tree oil helps destroy pesky bacteria hiding out in pores and hair follicles before they become blemishes. Another great benefit to this oil is its ability to quickly penetrate the skin. (Photo: Getty Images/Imagemore)

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Tea Tree Oil - Best for: acne, dandruff and dry scalp A gentle alternative to harsh acne treatments, tea tree oil helps destroy pesky bacteria hiding out in pores and hair follicles before they become blemishes. Another great benefit to this oil is its ability to quickly penetrate the skin. (Photo: Getty Images/Imagemore)

Grapeseed Oil - Best for: oily skin Grapeseed oil is considered a godsend to those constantly battling oily skin with blotting papers and pressed powders. It’s praised for its ability to regulate natural oil production, as well as its high levels of antioxidants and vitamin C, which brightens the skin. Say bye-bye to future shiny foreheads! (Photo: 145/Bill Boch/Ocean/Corbis)

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Grapeseed Oil - Best for: oily skin Grapeseed oil is considered a godsend to those constantly battling oily skin with blotting papers and pressed powders. It’s praised for its ability to regulate natural oil production, as well as its high levels of antioxidants and vitamin C, which brightens the skin. Say bye-bye to future shiny foreheads! (Photo: 145/Bill Boch/Ocean/Corbis)

Argan Oil - Best for: anti-aging, dry skin and hair This so-called miracle oil has made quite the name for itself thanks to its excellent hydrating and regenerative properties. The high concentration of vitamin E, omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants help fight free-radical damage, acne and fine lines. Although it can be pricey, the result is softer skin with a healthy glow. (Photo: Foodfolio/the food passionates/Corbis)

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Argan Oil - Best for: anti-aging, dry skin and hair This so-called miracle oil has made quite the name for itself thanks to its excellent hydrating and regenerative properties. The high concentration of vitamin E, omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants help fight free-radical damage, acne and fine lines. Although it can be pricey, the result is softer skin with a healthy glow. (Photo: Foodfolio/the food passionates/Corbis)

Fat Necrosis + Oil Cysts - When breast tissue is damaged — as the result of injury, surgery or radiation — it can experience these changes. Fat necrosis is when the fatty tissue is replaced by firm scar tissue as it heals. But sometimes fat cells die and release their contents, which creates a sac of greasy fluid called an oil cyst. They are most common in women with large breasts. Link to cancer risk: None. (Photo: Kate Kunz/Corbis)

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Best for: super dry skin and hair If you frequent natural hair blogs, then there’s a good chance you’ve encountered the term EVOO. Rich in vitamin E and fatty acids, extra virgin olive oil nourishes very dry skin and hair while helping to fight aging. The best part? You can easily pick up a bottle on your grocery run. Just make sure to seek out brands that say “first cold press,” which basically means higher levels of antioxidants. However, individuals with acne-prone skin might want to skip applying EVOO to their face.  (Photo: Kate Kunz/Corbis)

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Coconut Oil - Best for: dry skin and hair, sensitive skin and eczema Coconut oil has become a popular moisturizer and hair conditioner in contemporary cosmetology circles, but the light oil has long since been used in folk medicine. Individuals dealing with eczema will also benefit from coconut oil’s fatty acids. As for thirsty strands, this natural resource restores dry hair by penetrating hair cuticles to provide flexibility and strength. (Photo: Studio R. Schmitz/the food passionates/Corbis)

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Coconut Oil - Best for: dry skin and hair, sensitive skin and eczema Coconut oil has become a popular moisturizer and hair conditioner in contemporary cosmetology circles, but the light oil has long since been used in folk medicine. Individuals dealing with eczema will also benefit from coconut oil’s fatty acids. As for thirsty strands, this natural resource restores dry hair by penetrating hair cuticles to provide flexibility and strength. (Photo: Studio R. Schmitz/the food passionates/Corbis)

Jojoba Oil - Best for: dry and normal skin and hair You might not need that much convincing when it comes to using jojoba oil. Packed with vitamins B and E and rich minerals like zinc and copper, this plant-based oil goes on extra light and is easily absorbed. Just remember that it's pronounced ho-HO-ba. (Photo: Christian ADAM/Corbis)

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Jojoba Oil - Best for: dry and normal skin and hair You might not need that much convincing when it comes to using jojoba oil. Packed with vitamins B and E and rich minerals like zinc and copper, this plant-based oil goes on extra light and is easily absorbed. Just remember that it's pronounced ho-HO-ba. (Photo: Christian ADAM/Corbis)

Almond Oil - Best for: all skin and hair types, anti-aging, sensitive skin, eczema and psoriasis, chapped lips Chock-full of vitamin A, B and E, almond oil will help maintain your skin’s moisture levels without blocking pores. It also reduces itching, redness and inflammation caused by medical conditions or other irritants. When it comes to hair, almond oil adds shine and helps hair look and feel healthy by getting rid of split ends, treating dandruff and reducing scalp inflammation. If you have nut allergies, try coconut oil for very similar benefits. (Photo: GettyImages)

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Almond Oil - Best for: all skin and hair types, anti-aging, sensitive skin, eczema and psoriasis, chapped lips Chock-full of vitamin A, B and E, almond oil will help maintain your skin’s moisture levels without blocking pores. It also reduces itching, redness and inflammation caused by medical conditions or other irritants. When it comes to hair, almond oil adds shine and helps hair look and feel healthy by getting rid of split ends, treating dandruff and reducing scalp inflammation. If you have nut allergies, try coconut oil for very similar benefits. (Photo: GettyImages)

Avocado Oil - Best for: irritated, sensitive, dry skin, psoriasis, dry hair and hair loss Encourage proper skin cell function and decrease inflammation with a rich emollient like avocado oil and you’ll be rewarded with soft, supple skin. This fruit oil also works on hair, providing a huge amount of benefits, including frizz control, split end control, scalp rejuvenation and hair growth stimulation. (Photo: Carnet/photocuisine/Corbis)

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Avocado Oil - Best for: irritated, sensitive, dry skin, psoriasis, dry hair and hair loss Encourage proper skin cell function and decrease inflammation with a rich emollient like avocado oil and you’ll be rewarded with soft, supple skin. This fruit oil also works on hair, providing a huge amount of benefits, including frizz control, split end control, scalp rejuvenation and hair growth stimulation. (Photo: Carnet/photocuisine/Corbis)

Rose Hip Seed Oil - Best for: discoloration scars, anti-aging and acne Considered Mother Nature’s Retin-A by many, rose hip seed oil contains vitamins A and C and omega-6 essential fatty acids. So, what does all of that mean? It means an increase in cell turnover, collagen and elastin production and a decrease in skin discoloration. (Photo: ChamilleWhite/GettyImages)

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Rose Hip Seed Oil - Best for: discoloration scars, anti-aging and acne Considered Mother Nature’s Retin-A by many, rose hip seed oil contains vitamins A and C and omega-6 essential fatty acids. So, what does all of that mean? It means an increase in cell turnover, collagen and elastin production and a decrease in skin discoloration. (Photo: ChamilleWhite/GettyImages)

Castor Oil - Best for: very dry, rough skin, aging skin, thin hair and alopecia Washing your face with oil has been a huge trend as of late, but this practice has been used for ages — and for good reason! Castor oil's anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties help to disinfect your skin and kill acne-causing bacteria by pulling out the impurities and dead skin cells clogging your glands and pores. Additionally, the rich emollient contains vitamin E, minerals and proteins and has anti-inflammatory properties. That translates to healthy hair growth, stronger stands and a stimulated scalp. (Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Castor Oil - Best for: very dry, rough skin, aging skin, thin hair and alopecia Washing your face with oil has been a huge trend as of late, but this practice has been used for ages — and for good reason! Castor oil's anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties help to disinfect your skin and kill acne-causing bacteria by pulling out the impurities and dead skin cells clogging your glands and pores. Additionally, the rich emollient contains vitamin E, minerals and proteins and has anti-inflammatory properties. That translates to healthy hair growth, stronger stands and a stimulated scalp. (Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto)