The Right Way To Use Facial Oils

2024 Author: Steven Freeman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 08:15

Facial oils have become the favorite product of many beauty-loving girls. And is that the benefits of the new fashion product are many. Deep hydration, vitamins, antioxidants and many more ingredients is what we can find in oils, which not only promise to hydrate the face deeply, but also help to hide wrinkles and keep skin radiant. Now, although everyone loves oils, most do not know how to use them, much less know what to look for when choosing one that feels great to their skin. That is why we speak with Renée Rouleau, esthetician of the famous and founder of the Renée Rouleau Skincare Collection line, who apart from explaining the best way to apply oils, also tells us how to choose them and how to get the most out of them.

The ingredients that we should look for in the oils

There are many formulas on the market that only include one type of oil, but it is preferable to look for one that has a mixture, since each one has a different benefit. For [the oil in my line] I chose 12 of my favorites like almond oil, pomegranate seed oil and rosehip oil.

Pro Remedy Oil, by Renée Rouleau.

Some of the best skin oils

Carrot oil, evening primrose oil, sunflower oil, soybean oil, sweet almond oil, sesame oil, jojoba oil, and cranberry oil.

The best time to apply it during your daily routine

All skin care products have different molecular weights and a different amount of water and oil. Oil normally has the largest molecules, so it should be the last step in your routine. The oil works as a sealant that helps other products work better. No matter what type of skin you have, you always need water and oil. If you apply moisturizer on top of the oil, you will not get the benefits of this.

What you must not do

Don't mix sunscreen with your facial oil. If you mix your moisturizer with sunscreen you can alter the formula. You probably won't get the protection you need.

Take the oil with you on the plane

Aircraft cabins make your skin very dry. Apply the oil every hour so that it helps the skin retain moisture. If you have oily skin, it will produce even more oil to compensate for the dryness of the cabin and if you have it dry, it will dehydrate. So be sure to take your oil with you on the next long-haul flight.

Organic Wear Bright Booster Oil Elixir, from Physician Formula.

Radiant Multi Repair Oil, by Clé de Peau.

Better to apply it at night

Apply the oil when you go to bed, when the skin is ready to rest so that it can repair and protect the skin while you sleep.

It matters a lot how you apply it

If you have dry skin, you should massage it until it penetrates well into the face. But if you have combination or oily skin you must apply it with delicate touches on the face. By doing this you can prevent the oil from penetrating as much, since these types of skins create their own oil.