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
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.
𝟐 // 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
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.
𝟑 // 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐩𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤
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!
Many brands now carry facial oils and oil based serums. Here are a few that I’ve enjoyed:
- La Coess(my #1 favorite)
- Wabi Sabi (I love “Age Gracefully” and “Light Reveal”
- Mila the Clarity Oil (also one of my favorites, optimal for acne prone skin)
- MaisonMade(potent, biodynamic ingredients)
- Mica Organics (formulated with CBD, sustainably sourced)
- Creation Skin (calming botanical ingredients)