3 Benefits of Facial Oils

I think facial oils (and oil based serums) get a bad rep because many of us don’t understand their benefits or how to use them. For me, facial oils totally amp up my routine and give me a more glowy, hydrated complexion. All you need is a few drops!⁣👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼⁣ Keep reading to learn a few benefits of facial oils.

𝟏 // 𝐍𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬⁣⁣
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Plant-based oils are filled with essential fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants that help maintain moisture, strengthen the skin’s protective barrier, and protect your skin from free radical damage. ⁣⁣⁣
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𝟐 // 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧⁣⁣⁣
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Oils provide occlusion, which means they help seal-in moisture that is already there. They can help prevent water loss in dehydrated skin and boost your moisturizer’s hydrating efforts. ⁣⁣⁣
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𝟑 // 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐩𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤⁣⁣⁣
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Oils easily pass through the lipid layers of the skin, preventing water loss and creating an immediate plumping action. All you need is a few drops!⁣⁣⁣
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Many brands now carry facial oils and oil based serums. Here are a few that I’ve enjoyed: