Face Oils
Oil is integral to healthy, hydrated skin because it acts as a sealant to keep moisture in. That’s why using a face oil should be a regular part of your everyday skincare routine—even if you have oily skin. Without essential oils for skin, it loses moisture, especially in dry weather. Using a face oil helps repair and protect the skin barrier, which helps your skin absorb your other skincare products better. So if you’re not seeing the results you imagined from your serums and moisturisers alone, adding an oil to the mix can help.
Benefits of Face Oils
Why use face oil? Not only do oils give skin an instant and addictive softness, but they’re often packed with vital skin-loving nutrients, fatty acids, and antioxidants—and they come in all sorts for all skin types. From the most basic coconut face oil for all skin types to face oil for acne. Yes, acne. It might seem counterintuitive to use face oil for acne when excess sebum, the oil that your skin produces, causes breakouts by clogging pores. But face oil can actually help balance your skin’s oils, kill acne-causing bacteria, and reduce inflammation for a clearer complexion. Look for products like argan oil or jojoba oil for a balancing treatment that still allows skin to breathe. Face oil for dry skin can help form a protective layer around the cells that locks in hydration for the skin longer. Look rosehip or rose face oil to give your skin a soothing and hydrating pick-me up.
How to use Face Oils
How to use face oil? After cleansing, toning, and exfoliating the first, your skin will be ready to fully absorb the benefits of your oil. You can mix a few drops of oil with your daily moisturiser, morning and night. Or you can pat and press a few drops directly onto the skin after (or instead of) serum. Let it fully absorb before finishing with a layer of moisturiser. In the morning, to get a dewy look, try layering a couple drops of treatment oil over your sunscreen before applying foundation. At night, stick with a moisturising oil and let is really soak in while you sleep.
Ready to get more out of your skincare routine? Shop online at Sephora to choose the best face oils for your skin type and achieve your most hydrated, healthiest complexion yet.