Oils for your face!? Say it ain't so!
I learned that facial oils actually revive your skin! Giving a healthy glow, smooths out fine lines and wrinkles, helps with acne(wait, what!?), helps with oily skin(again, what!?), AND hydrates hydrates hydrates!!
I jumped feet first into the oil craze 2weeks ago after some major months of research and I have to say, until you actually use it, you will not believe it!
I have been using Josie Maran's Pure 100% Argan oil and immediately my skin looked healthier and had a glow. Ofcourse there was a bit of shine, but hey it's a freakin' oil people! I recommend using this at night, it soaks into your skin, and gives you truly radiance in the morning! I know we hear that about a lot of products, but this really does, and did not break out my sensitive skin. It has helped with dryness from these winter months and also from starting a retinol. But also has not made my oily areas even more oily. It's actually balanced and calmed my skin.
Facial oils come in all different types that cater to your needs: oils for oily prone or dry skin, oils for more mature skin for extra plumpness,oils that help with discoloration & scars, the list could go on.
Benefits of using oils:
- Most face oils are natural, so they nourish the skin with antioxidants and fight free radicals
- Being natural also means they are gentle
- Oils are lipophilic (fat loving) they pass through the lipid layer of the skin faster, preventing water loss and plumping skin with moisture
- Diminishes fine lines and wrinkles because of the ability to plump the skin
- Treats acne prone skin
- Reduces oil production
- Hydrates dry skin
- Excellent way to get vitamins quickly into the skin
Oils benefit all skin types! Oily, Dry, Combo, and sensitive!
*If you're oily and acne prone: this actually works with your skin, because technically your skin is dry so your body is making more and more oil because you’re overdrying it. If you’re not giving your skin any oils, it’s working overtime to create its own, hence the heavy oil production. As soon as you add oil to your skin regiment, it will calm down, heal, and produce less oil.
*If you're more dry prone: this is amazing giving you an extra boost of hydration! Facial oil is crucial for stopping the cycle of dry skin.
How to use:
As said above, I recommend using an oil at night, not only for the over-night effect but also, when mixing an oil with your daytime sunscreen the oil could dilute the SPF protection.When applying, you want to use the oils AFTER your moisturizer!!! because the oil creates a barrier that's sealing the moisturizer into the skin and not making the air dissipate it. If applied before, your moisturizer wouldn't be able to get through the oils, therefore defeating their purpose.
Apply oils by patting, not rubbing! Rubbing will just combine your moisturizer and oil together, but patting actually puts it on top to seal in everything.
How to choose an oil for you:
**Higher-priced oils are less refined, less (if at all) processed, and are purer. Less-expensive oils can have additives, byproducts of
refining, and even bleaching processes. Less-processed means better quality oil, so basically with oils you get what you pay for.BUT the good news is you only need a tiny bit, so it lasts for quite awhile!
Here are seven skin care oils that are the most popular, and they come highly recommended by experts!
**If you have normal dry skin or occasional dry spots, your skin will benefit from ANY oil (obviously except Grapeseed). So no need to worry about which one is best for that purpose, look for other things you would like to benefit from. (Helpful hint if you're dry or you just don't have any other special skin-care needs; I would say get the Argan oil! Not only are you hydrating your skin, but as an extra perk, you're keeping it from aging.)
Now, for EXTREMELY dry skin:
*When saying extremely dry, I'm talkin' super dry, like, 'I've been outside in the desert and/or Antarctica for a week' dry. !!!*
Experts have said Extra Virgin Olive Oil helps. You only need a TINY bit (and make sure you cleanse your face the next morning), but says it does wonders for incredibly dry skin.
Grapeseed Oil:
Best For: Oily skin
Grapeseed oil actually helps regulate your natural oil production. Plus, it has a ton of antioxidants, including the skin-brightening vitamin, vitamin C.
Tea Tree Oil:
Best For: Acne
Studies have found that using 5% tea tree oil is as effective at treating acne as using 5% benzoyl peroxide. Dermatologists recommend it because it is a gentle, natural alternative to harsher acne treatments. Best used as spot treatment.
Argan Oil:
Best For: Anti-Aging
This very rare oil contains a high concentration of vitamin E and fatty acids. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects your skin from premature aging and repairs damaged skin. Argan Oil is more stable in sunlight than other oils, so you're safe to wear it during the day if you chose to, without the worry of getting overly burned/exposed.
Chamomile Oil:
Best For: Sensitive/Irritated Skin
This oil soothes redness and irritation in seconds; it has amazing anti-inflammatory properties that make it ideal for people with rosacea.
Black Currant Oil:
Best For: Skin Repair
This oil is great for after a laser treatment, too much time in the sun, or even from wind-burned. It's an amazing repair treatment because it's rich in fatty acids and has anti-inflammatory properties. It even works on eczema!
Dilo Oil:
Best For: Firming
This is rich in omegas 3, 6 and 9, which plump up fine lines and give skin a fuller look.
Rose Hip Seed Oil:
Best For: Discoloration (from scaring or uneven skin tone)
It contains: essential fatty acids, an antioxidant (vitamin C), and a natural retinol (vitamin A). It's ideal for protecting your skin as well as increasing cell turnover.
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