Are Face Oils really Good for Skin?

The ultimate secret for soft, glowing skin may lie in a product used since ancient times –face oil! With a spate of new face oils gaining prominence on beauty shelves, the question arises – are face oils really good for skin?

Dermatologists have weighed in and the consensus is that this age-old beauty secret may actually be the ‘one missing piece in your skin-care routine. The primary benefit of face oil is moisturizing – putting oil on your face will help supplement the skin’s own natural oils and help repair the barrier that holds in the moisture. In addition to moisturizing, a face oil may alleviate other skin concerns depending on the type of oil chosen as several oils are known to be anti-inflammatory and antioxidant and can help with specific skin conditions.

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How to choose the best face oil for glowing skin?

How to choose the best face oil for dry skin?

How to choose the best face oil for combination skin?

How to choose the best face oil for hyperpigmentation?

Tips to keep in mind while adding face oil to your skin care regimen

Here are three tips to keep in mind as you incorporate face oil into your daily skincare routine:

Use face oil with a Moisturizer

Face oils can nourish your skin and repair its protective barrier but they cannot by themselves moisturize because they contain no water and cannot easily penetrate the skin. So, it is best to use face oil in addition to your moisturizer.

Dab, don’t rub the face oil into skin

Use a dabbing or patting action to spread the face oil. Rubbing, as you would with a moisturizer, will merely cause the face oil to slide on the skin surface and lead to more acne.

Don’t skip the Sunscreen

Yes, face oils will do a lot for your skin, but they do not offer UV protection. be sure not to skip the sunscreen! Apply the sunscreen after you have dabbed the face oil into the skin.