Facial oil is a beauty product that many people are too scared to incorporate into their routines. This might have something to do with the fact that we associate oil with looking shiny and greasy rather than glowing.
Despite what you might think, even the oiliest skin can benefit from them. It’s just about using ones designed with your skin type in mind. Get ready to meet your perfect match!
1. Combination and normal skin
For people with regular skin and minimal concerns aside from an oily T-zone, using oil on your skin is about maintaining balance. While you are more spoiled for choice when it comes to which types you can use, it’s best to avoid ones marketed at dry skin, as these formulas may be too heavy. Apply yours to damp skin after washing and toning, as this makes it easier to massage in. Jojoba, sesame and hemp oils are popular ones to try.
2. Oily and acne-prone skin
Most people with oily skin think they need to avoid products that contain oils, never mind the real deal! But, there are facial oils available that are designed with oily skin in mind that have more lightweight formulations and absorb instantly for all the benefits and none of the grease. Jojoba, cannabis seed and argan oils are great picks.
3. Dry and sensitive skin
This skin type shouldn’t even question the importance of adding facial oils to their routines, as they can really provide some major moisturising benefits, especially in the winter months. Using a rich, nourishing oil when you have dry skin can help to add and seal in much-needed moisture. If you want to avoid shininess during the day, use your oil as part of your evening skincare routine. Some of the recommended oils to treat dry, flakey skin include olive, coconut, avocado and shea butter oils.
4. Mature and ageing skin
This is another skin type that should definitely be embracing oil as a skincare ingredient, since as we get older, our skin starts to lose moisture. Oils are able to keep skin more supple by boosting hydration levels and can also improve firmness and diminish the appearance of fine lines. Rosehip seed oil is known in beauty circles for it’s anti-ageing benefits. Other ones to add to your regimen include evening primrose, marula, sea buckthorn and macadamia oils.
