No matter what type of skin you have (yes, even those of you with permanently oily skin! ), face oils may be the key to achieving healthy, radiant skin. They penetrate the skin to transform and protect, helping to create a strong skin layer known as the lipid barrier. They are filled with nutrients, including vitamin C, vital fatty acids, and antioxidants. Learn how to apply them correctly and how to select the best oil (s) for your skin type.
Simple Advice: How to Use Face Oils
What time of day is ideal for applying oils? How much oil should you use? What additional products should you use together with your oils? Here are a few simple guidelines to help you make the most of your facial oils.
1. Combine oils and moisturizers or serums.
Oils "may be used with other products to produce increased benefits," says Inas Anis, a nurse practitioner, esthetician, and expert in anti-aging skin care. The ideal combinations include moisturizers and serums (for treating) and glycerides (to lock in hydration).
2. Use according to your skin's requirements.
Renee (of Gothamista), a beauty blogger, suggests using oils after using any facial serums and, if necessary, using oils to treat dry patches of skin rather than applying them all over the face.
Depending on your skin type, according to Anis, you might only want to use oils before bed so that they can absorb into your skin overnight and provide protection during the day. This is especially true for oils that can make your skin more sensitive to light or for thicker oils that might give your face a bit too much shine for an appropriate appearance for the day. Anis also advises using facial oil as a primer before applying makeup if you have dull skin. For a healthy, dewy shine, wait until the oil has completely absorbed before adding your makeup.
According to Dr. Alex Roher of San Diego Botox Inc., face oils should be used both in the morning and at night. In the morning, before applying sunscreen and makeup, he suggests applying oil as the final stage of your morning skincare routine.
3.Pat oils into your skin.
Anis and Renee both agree that you shouldn't apply the oils to your skin as a moisturizer. Instead of merely moving the oils around on the skin's surface, dab or pat them into your pores. Your skin will absorb the oil and benefit from its advantages more quickly as a result.
4. A Few Drops Are All That You Need.
A little bit of face oil goes a long way because it has such concentrated concentrations of nutrients (marula oil has four times the vitamin C of an orange!). You only need one to three drops of the oil of your choice to cover your entire face and provide your skin with the benefits it requires.
What Face Oil to Use for Your Skin Type?
Selecting the ideal oil (or oil blend) for you is essential to utilizing face oils and reaping their advantages. With recommendations from both Anis and Diane Elizabeth, the founder of Skincare Ox, here are some of the best oils for aging, dry, oily, and sensitive skin types.
Skin aging
You become more prone to drying out as you age because your skin generates less oil. For many women, this makes wrinkles appear more prominent. Anis claims that because face oils swiftly move through the skin and include vital components like antioxidants, they prevent water loss and keep the skin supple, they can "eliminate your wrinkles." Antioxidants promote skin suppleness and increase collagen formation, which reduces fine wrinkles.
Argan and rosehip seed oils are the best for aging skin.
Dehydrated or dry skin
Face oils can be a part of the treatment, whether your dry, parched skin is seasonal or a year-round issue. Face oils that absorb quickly and are high in nutrients help to deeply hydrate and smooth your skin. You might wish to apply a hydrating serum to skin that is dry before applying a moisturizing oil to seal in the serum's benefits.
Maracuja, argan, olive, sunflower, jojoba, and coconut oils are the best for treating dry skin.
Skin that is oily or prone to acne
In an attempt to remove greasy sheen, over-stripping oily skin actually encourages your skin to generate more oil, creating a vicious cycle. In fact, certain oils can help balance your skin's oil production, remove extra oil from your face, and reduce the visibility of pores. Anis claims that certain oils can minimize the appearance of pores by dissolving extra sebum and removing dirt and fat from them.
Dr. Debbie Palmer, a board-certified dermatologist, also suggests using an oil-based cleanser to help get rid of makeup, pollution, dead skin cells, and other impurities from your skin. For the greatest results, she advises selecting a cleanser that is hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic, and made for sensitive skin.
Macadamia, jojoba, tea tree, and camellia flower oils are the best for oily or acne-prone skin.
Skin Damage/Sensitive
By lessening cellular oxidation, one of the processes that causes skin to age, free radical-fighting antioxidants also shield your skin and prevent further harm. Products with a vitamin E base or those with primrose oil protect against and lessen UV damage by combating free radicals. They do not, however, prevent UV radiation. Be sure to use sunscreen after massaging a few drops of face oil onto your skin in the morning. Face oils help relax the skin and lessen rashes since they have anti-inflammatory qualities.
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