Having a thick spread of oil over your face? I’m talking purchased oils, not the type secreted by the skin glands- seems a little odd. Oils however, are beyond the thick grease we all know of. They are about the best beauty products that aid protection and hydration. And for the oily-skinned? Oils are just as essential.
Skincare in recent years has shown that no skin type thrives independent of moisture hence, with the quest for natural moisture supplements, oils have become increasingly popular. More so, understanding that they suit all skin types (sensitive, dry, oily and combination), who wouldn’t oblige?
So, many today are stuck on oils. And for a bit of uncertainty on which oil suits who better, a chunk of others are a little restricted. What is it then? Just on the verge of slathering this wonder on your face, there is a prerequisite- The choice factor!
Oils are in no way similar. And so, it just makes sense to note the differences in their compositions, as in the end, depicts which benefits your skin type. How seamless can this be? Here’s a guide!
Generally, oils are of two divisions; essential and base oils. While the latter constitutes extracts of seeds, fruit or nuts of a plant (say Jojoba), the former is extracted from plant leaves and flowers and is usually more concentrated- Jasmine is a typical example. Essential oils are therefore diluted with base (or carrier oils) before application.
For starters… Night therapy! Adding a face oil- the right one, at that- to your beauty regimen will require the following:
There’s no better time to test for your skin’s response to a new oil than at night. Plus, oils are great for nighttime therapy. There’s no radiation, pressure or work stress, you only have to do the application. While you sleep, the skin takes in every essential nutrient from the oil and gets enough time to heal.
Vital procedure!
It is believed that the best of face oil benefits are derived when applied pre moisturizer/cream. This is because creams form a barrier by locking in the nutrients contained in oil. So, layering oils underneath moisturizers or creams aids deep penetration of essential antioxidants and vitamins. You can this way again, decipher the effects of your new oil- great or not.
More specifically, the choice of oils are dependent on skin type and needs. Every individual falls somewhere among the oily, dry, combination or sensitive skin types, selecting an oil will therefore be based on:
Oily skin
Individuals with acne prone skin types fall in this category. Asides battling acne, they also experience frequent break outs. Staying off oils, since the skin glands already produces beyond enough, seems a good decision but hey! There’s a fight oil with oil therapy and it is just as magical.
Simply settle for lightweight and non-comedogenic products. One of such is Terre bleue balancing facial oil which contains manuka oil (an anti-fungal oil), evening primrose oil, jojoba oil etc. These ingredients are not just pure and light weight, they also do not clog the skin surface.
Dry Skin
Skin’s dry, dull and flaky? Does better with heavy oils. Heavy oils do a lot of surface coating and as such, help to retain moisture. They are rich and nourishing too. Talk of borage, jasmine and cacay oils, talk of Déesse de la forêt revitalizing facial oil. This product has excellent hydrating properties and excellently suits dry skin types.
Combination skin
Somewhere in between oily and drab, or better put, a mix of both conditions defines the combination skin type. Oils with a blend of anti-inflammatory and hydrating properties ends it. Again, you might need to look into Cuerpa’s skincare collection for the facial oil that best suits thus condition. Amazingly, the Terre bleue balancing facial oil gives a mix of balancing, anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties. This passes for sensitive skin types too, not so? Very well, dears.
Ageing skin
Not a skin type but definitely a condition to battle with, particularly in the coming years. Wrinkles, folds, scars and all that blemish, loss of firmness and hydration too? Only a nourishing oil is needed. Soleil du désert anti-aging facial oil seems most excellent. It has contained in its name, its effect- ‘anti-aging’. Pomegranate, neroli, prickly pear and vitamin C are some of its wonder working ingredients. They do so much in retaining skin elasticity and glow.
It’s goodbye to the confusion that lies ahead of facial oil use. A hint on your skin type, its needs and preferred product gives a better guide. What next? Slather that face in oil because no one’s taking the back seat in this glow therapy… Nay!