Facial-Care
Facial Care: plant oils, simply done.
The reason this collection stays small is that oils are not a category that benefits from variety for variety's sake. The right oil depends on your skin type, the climate, and what you are layering it with. We stock the few that perform reliably and pair well with everything else in a routine. If you are new to face oils, this is the right place to start.
What is actually happening
Plant oils mimic skin sebum
Jojoba in particular has a molecular structure almost identical to human sebum. The skin recognises it, so it absorbs rather than sitting on the surface. That is why jojoba works for both dry and oily skin types.
Carrier oil ratios for blending
If you are blending in essential oils for aromatherapy or topical use, the standard adult dilution is 2 to 3 percent, which is about 12 to 18 drops per 30ml of carrier oil. For face use, go lower (1 percent) or skip essential oils entirely.
When to use oils vs serums
Oils are occlusive: they sit on top and seal in hydration. Water-based serums (hyaluronic acid, niacinamide) need to go on first to do their job. Apply serum, then oil last in your evening routine.
Comedogenic ratings explained
Comedogenic ratings (0 to 5) flag how likely an oil is to clog pores. Jojoba is 2, sweet almond is 2, rosehip is 1, argan is 0. Coconut oil is 4, which is why it does not belong on most adult faces.
How we think about it
One oil, used consistently
You do not need a shelf of oils. Pick one that matches your skin type and use it nightly for a month before adding anything else. Jojoba is the universal starting point.
Layer with what you already use
Cleanse, water-based product (toner or hydrating serum), then oil to seal. In SA winter you may want oil twice a day, in summer just at night.
Spot treatments and oil blends
Once the basics are stable, single-ingredient oils give you a base for custom blends: a drop of rosehip into your night oil for tone, sweet almond as a gentle eye-area option.
Our top picks for this concern
Curated by what works, ranked by what sells. The handful we reach for first.
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Crede Jojoba Oil 100ml
R119.00
The universal starter oil. Mimics skin sebum, suits oily and dry skin alike, non-comedogenic at rating 2. Cold-pressed and unrefined by Crede in the Western Cape.
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Crede Sweet Almond Oil 100ml
R55.00
Gentle, mildly nourishing, and the standard carrier for blending essential oils. Works as an eye-area oil and a body oil too, which makes the 100ml bottle good value.
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Now Foods Glutathione Capsules 250mg
R549.00
An inside-out support for skin tone and oxidative stress. Glutathione is the body's master antioxidant. Pair with topical oils for a complete approach.
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Eleven 2 Glycolic Toner 100ml
Eleven 2 Ceramide Moisture Cream 30ml
Eleven 2 10% Azelaic Acid Mask
Eleven 2 Squalene 30ml
Eleven 2 Squalane Vitamin C Oil 30ml
Eleven 2 Rosehip Concentrate 30ml
Eleven 2 Radient Eye Oil 10ml
Nutrigums Womans Multi Gummies 60s
Now Foods Glutathione Capsules 250mg
Build your stack
Three tiers, not 12. Start with one, add the next when you are ready.
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1ESSENTIAL
One face oil, used nightly
Crede Jojoba is the universal first oil. Non-comedogenic, suits every skin type, and lasts months at a few drops per use.
Crede Jojoba Oil 100ml
R119.00
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2BUILD
A second oil for blending
Sweet almond as a softer body oil and as a carrier if you want to add essential oils into your routine.
Crede Sweet Almond Oil 100ml
R55.00
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3SPECIALTY
Inside-out support
Glutathione caps for antioxidant support. A complementary internal lever alongside the topical work.
Now Foods Glutathione Capsules 250mg
R549.00
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