Rosacea Skincare: Incorporating Face Oils into Your Rosacea Skincare Routine

What is rosacea?

Rosacea is a common, long-term skin condition. Symptoms include redness, flushing, visible blood vessels, and sometimes small red bumps on the face.

Symptoms can be managed with the right skincare, lifestyle changes, and sometimes medical treatments.

Can you use a face oil for rosacea?

You certainly can use a face oil on rosacea, as long as you choose carefully.

When selecting a face oil for rosacea, look for:

• Non-comedogenic oils (won’t clog pores)
• Soothing and anti-inflammatory properties
• Safe options for sensitive skin
• Natural, cold pressed plant oils over mineral oils

Here are some great choices for rosacea-prone skin: jojoba, apricot, argan, rosehip, olive squalane, raspberry seed, and pumpkin seed oils. These plant-based oils are known for their soothing, hydrating, and anti-inflammatory properties, making them ideal for sensitive and rosacea prone skin.

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How face oils can help rosacea-prone skin

Face oils are more than just moisturisers - they provide hydration, nourishment, and protection for the skin.

Many people with rosacea have dry skin and a weakened skin barrier. This makes the skin more vulnerable to irritants and inflammation.

Face oils for rosacea can:

• Help calm visible redness with their natural anti-inflammatory properties
• Support and strengthen the skin barrier, which is often compromised in rosacea-prone skin
• Lock in moisture to reduce dryness and water loss

Face oils rich in omega fatty acids are especially beneficial, as they help nourish, repair, and protect the skin barrier.

Face oils can be a supportive addition to a rosacea-prone skincare routine when they’re chosen carefully. Lightweight, non-comedogenic oils help seal in moisture, support the skin barrier, and reduce the tightness and dryness that often make rosacea feel more uncomfortable. When the skin barrier is well supported, skin tends to feel calmer and more resilient over time.

If you’re curious about face oils but feeling cautious - which is completely understandable with rosacea - starting with a mini size can be a gentle way to see how your skin responds.

Essential oils for rosacea

Are essential oils safe for rosacea?

Some essential oils can irritate sensitive skin, but others have soothing properties. Examples of skin-friendly and soothing essential oils are lavender, frankincense and chamomile.

Avoid strong oils like peppermint or tea tree, which may trigger flare-ups. Always ensure essential oils are properly diluted and patch-test before use.

When used thoughtfully and at very low concentrations, certain essential oils can be well tolerated by rosacea-prone skin. The key is careful formulation, appropriate dilution, and choosing essential oils known for their calming properties.

How to use face oil in your rosacea skincare routine

A soothing face oil for sensitive, rosacea-prone skin

Amaranthine’s soothing face oil was created with sensitive, rosacea-prone skin in mind. It’s a lightweight blend of organic, natural oils chosen for their soothing, nourishing, and hydrating properties, designed to support the skin barrier and help ease visible redness and dryness.

For rosacea-prone or reactive skin, I usually recommend beginning with the mini size, giving your skin time to adjust and allowing you to patch test over several days before moving on to a full size bottle.

“This is the one product I keep returning to. Every so often I stop using the oil and try other products, but I really notice the difference. My skin feels softer and I suffer less with redness when using the oil.” - customer review

Why this face oil works for rosacea-prone skin

When caring for rosacea-prone skin, it’s important to choose products rich in anti-inflammatory ingredients that support, rather than stimulate, the skin.

This blend combines carefully selected plant oils — including argan, jojoba, raspberry, pumpkin, lavender, frankincense, and geranium — which are known for their calming and barrier-supporting properties. Together, they help soothe visible redness and promote a healthier-looking complexion.

These oils are also naturally rich in linoleic acid, a fatty acid that helps moisturise dry skin and strengthen the skin barrier. Research suggests that people with rosacea often have reduced levels of certain fatty acids, including cis-11-eicosenoic acid, which is found in jojoba oil. Using jojoba oil as the base helps support balance and long-lasting hydration.

“I am a 51-year-old man who has rosacea. After trying many products with no visible benefit, I’ve finally found one that has made a real difference to the appearance and health of my skin.” - customer review

A note from Sarah, founder and formulator

This face oil was the first product I ever formulated, and it’s still one of the most loved. Over the years, I’ve seen how supportive it can be for customers dealing with redness, sensitivity, and inflammation - including rosacea and acne-prone skin.

This has only reinforced my belief in the power of thoughtfully chosen natural ingredients, and this formula’s calming effect comes from the anti-inflammatory properties of the oils themselves. That’s also why I offer a money-back guarantee - so you can try it with confidence.

Conclusion

Face oils don’t have to be an all-or-nothing step. When chosen thoughtfully and introduced slowly, they can become a comforting part of a rosacea-friendly routine - helping skin feel softer, more nourished, and supported.

If face oils feel like something you’d like to explore but you’re not quite ready to commit, the mini size offers a low-pressure way to experience the benefits and decide what feels right for your skin.

Related articles

Face masks for rosacea

‍How to manage rosacea flare-ups naturally.

‍References

1) Jean, Na, Sun, Lee and Lee 2018 “Citron Essential Oils Alleviate the Mediators Related to Rosacea Pathophysiology inEpidermal Keratinocytes”

2) Lin, Zhong and Santiago 2018 “Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils”

Updated May 2025