You're not alone if you’ve spent years dodging facial oils like they were the enemy. For anyone with sensitive, acne-prone skin, rubbing oil onto your face sounds like a guaranteed breakout.
The skincare world told us oil = clogged pores, inflammation, and disaster. But what if that story was all wrong? What if the real problem isn’t the oil — it’s the kind you’ve been using, and the damage done by over-cleansing, over-stripping, and overwhelming your skin?
The Truth About Botanical Oils and Breakouts
Let’s get something clear: not all oils are created equal. Botanical oils — especially those rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and fatty acids — can balance your skin, not break it out.
Jojoba Oil in our Lunar Elixir Seed Oil is almost identical to your skin’s natural sebum. That means your skin recognizes it, absorbs it easily, and stops overproducing oil in panic mode. It’s non-comedogenic, soothing, and ideal for everything from oily to ultra-sensitive skin.
Blue Tansy, found in the Lunar Elixir Seed Oil and the Luminous Berry Seed Oil is packed with chamazulene. This vivid blue oil is a natural anti-inflammatory that calms redness, reduces irritation, and combats acne-causing bacteria. It’s like a botanical rescue team for angry skin.
Cherry Kernel Oil, Rosehip Oil, and Cranberry Seed Oil found in the Luminous Berry Seed Oil are antioxidant-rich ingredients that do double duty: brightening, protecting, and supporting skin regeneration. These oils nourish and hydrate without suffocating your pores. The key? Using high-quality oils that work with your skin, not synthetic fillers or heavily fragranced formulas that disrupt its balance.
“Skincare should be about partnership, not punishment.” — Dr. Whitney Bowe, Dermatologist & Author of The Beauty of Dirty Skin -Why Your Skin Barrier Matters More Than You Think. Many of us with acne have been trained to wage war on our faces. Strip. Dry. Zap. Peel. But your skin isn’t the enemy — it’s your largest organ, and it's trying to protect you.
When we bombard it with harsh acids, over-wash with foaming cleansers, or jump from one new product to the next, we destroy its natural barrier. Made of lipids and moisture, that barrier keeps irritants out and hydration in. That's when damaged skin becomes inflamed, sensitive, and more acne-prone. Facial oils, when used correctly, can help to heal that barrier. Ingredients like Ceramide NP and Sodium Hyaluronate ( found in both of our formulations) help trap moisture, reduce irritation, and support healing at a deeper level. So if your skin’s been reactive, raw, or “confused,” it’s not broken. It’s begging to be calmed, not controlled.
The Emotional Weight of Acne — and the Power of Ritual
There’s something else we need to talk about: the emotional toll. Acne doesn’t just live on the surface. It affects how we feel in our bodies, photos, and in social situations. It can make self-care feel like self-punishment. That’s where skincare rituals — not routines — come in.
Taking 60 seconds to gently press our nourishing facial oils into your skin, inhale the calming scent of blue tansy, or look in the mirror without judgment. That’s not “just skincare.” That’s healing. Your skin isn’t a project. It’s a relationship. And the right products aren’t just tools — they’re invitations to slow down, listen, and restore.
One Last Thing…
If nothing has worked for you before, you’re not broken. You’re just using products that don’t meet you where you are. Finny Rute’s Luminous Berry Seed Oil (AM) and Lunar Elixir Seed Oil (PM) are designed to simplify, not complicate — to support, not strip. Your skin doesn’t need more control. It needs balance. And sometimes, that balance starts with one drop of oil.
Ready to rewrite your skincare story?