Why Facial Oil Is A Must
To take care of your skin, you first think of religiously applying your favorite moisturizer. But, it’s not enough! Face oils are a wonderful galenic for diffusing active ingredients. It has become a priority to protect and repair weakened skin. Discover all the reasons why facial oil is a must!
Why is face oil an essential skin care gesture?
Since the protective barrier of the skin is often altered by internal factors (stress, medication) or by external aggressions (hot, cold, pollution), face oil acts as a protective veil. When the skin is put to the test, the intercellular cement that ensures good cohesion between the cells becomes fragile. The lipids naturally produced by our skin can lose quality and density. The face oil then comes as a reinforcement and acts as a crutch to regenerate and nourish the skin.
Applying a vegetable oil on your face also allows you to put on your skin a real anti-dehydration shield. Indeed, its formula makes it possible to supplement the skin with fatty substances (perfect in the case of dry skin), but it is also a great asset for treating dehydrated skin, because the very thin layer of oil applied will act like a shield, preventing water from evaporating. If you leave a glass of water in the middle of the desert, you will see that it will only take a short time before it is completely dry. Cover it with a thin layer of face oil and you will see that the water will no longer be able to volatilize… It’s the same for your skin.
How to choose your face oil?
It is important to distinguish between vegetable oils and mineral oils.
Vegetable oils come from plants: pits, seeds, fruits, vegetables… natural ingredients, they can therefore be certified organic. Having a great affinity with the skin (they look like it!), they penetrate and each one, depending on its origin, will have a specific action.
Mineral oils are derived from petrochemicals and are therefore not natural ingredients. They remain on the surface of the skin and, unable to penetrate, they form a protective film on the epidermis. Acting as an insulator, they can relieve dry skin thanks to their “dressing” function. However, combination, oily or skin prone to skin problems will favor to go without it, the film-forming effect can clog pores and stimulate the appearance of small pimples.
Vegetable oils, on the other hand, are very naturally rich in good active ingredients: such as essential fatty acids (also known as Omegas 3, 6, 9) and vitamins. In short, they are a real treat for the skin!
You should choose your vegetable oil according to your skin problems. To be sure of your choice, a skin diagnosis will allow you to take stock of your skin priorities.
How to apply a face oil?
- Clean the face and gently dry the skin.
- Apply a hydrosol to the cotton or mist with a tonic. (Tip: it is by slightly moistening the skin in this way that the face oil will penetrate in 2 seconds!)
- Take 4 to 6 drops of oil in the palm of the hand.
- Massage the face with gentle strokes
- Finish by placing the hands on the face, to make the oil penetrate with the heat of the palms.
In practice :
The face oil can be applied in the morning: as a serum or mixed with your face cream for soft, “pulpy” and perfectly protected skin. Or, in the evening, alone, for intensely nourished, repaired and plumped skin when you wake up!
Integrating a facial oil into your skin care routine punctuates all the skincare routines and radically transforms the epidermis. Whatever your skin type, the face oil knows how to hydrate, repair, firm or even purify. Finally, do not hesitate to consult these skin care tips to care best for your skin.
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