Find out why facial oil is such a hardworking beauty treatment – then pick the best one for your complexion
Unlike cleanser, toner and moisturiser, facial oil isn’t always seen as a mandatory step in a daily regime, but there are so many benefits it’s certainly worth thinking about adding a suitable facial oil to your beauty collection.
All you have to do is dab a small amount to the forehead, cheeks, nose and chin, morning and night, to enjoy the benefits.
Why should I use it?
Facial oil is brilliant if your skin needs a boost of nourishing, smoothing renewal and a protective layer to seal moisture in place.
Using facial oil dates back to the Egyptians: they used Moringa oil to keep their skin looking vibrant and healthy – and today’s facial oils are designed to do the same thing.
Facial oil gives the skin an instant softness and flawlessness and, as well as making skin feel good, it forms a protective layer for the cells. Helping skin absorb other skincare products, facial oil might be the solution if you’re not quite seeing the results you’d like from using serums and moisturisers.
Can I still use facial oil if my skin is greasy?
If you’re prone to oily skin it might sound counterintuitive to use facial oil – but if you choose a product to match your skin type, you might actually find that the natural oil your skin produces is better controlled.
Jojoba oil-based products, for example, can often reduce oil production, so they can balance out any topical acne treatments you use, which can be drying. Facial oils containing tea tree can help to calm breakouts and control pimples.
Other oils can pull out grime and dirt from your pores, making them appear smaller and less noticeable, and some have anti-inflammatory properties, so they can help to calm down irritated skin.
So if you assumed facial oils weren’t an option for problem skin – think again!
Which facial oil should I choose?
There are lots of fabulous facial oils on the market, but we’ve chosen a few of our absolute favourites, available at Beauty Flash:
Dermalogica Phyto Replenish Oil – ideal for daily use on normal to dry skin, this new facial oil from Dermalogica helps to provide dewy skin that looks more radiant than ever.
Elemis Pro Definition Facial Oil – designed for mature skin, Pro Definition is formulated to restore hydration and leave skin feeling regenerated, while reducing fine lines for a toned and luminous look.
Medik8 Glow Oil – suitable for all skin types, this ultra-silky and fast-absorbing dry facial oil contains powerful antioxidant Vitamin C to hydrate and repair, leaving skin radiant and glowing.
Ren Skincare Moroccan Rose Gold Glow Perfect Dry Oil – this gorgeous dry facial oil leaves skin glowingly soft, nourished and healthy. Formulated with precious plant oils and actives, it deeply hydrates, conditions and protects while giving skin a silky sheen.
Decleor Aromessence Lavandula Iris Oil – a new blend of 15 essential oils and botanical ingredients, this facial oil from Decleor is a brilliant treatment for lines, wrinkles and loss of firmness. It works in harmony with the skin to reduce lines and wrinkles, redefine facial contours and boost cell renewal.
Elemis Superfood Facial Oil – a natural blend of highly concentrated plant-based super foods, this facial oil deeply nourishes, balances and hydrates the skin for a healthy, radiant glow.
Ren Skincare Vita Mineral Omega 3 Optimum Skin Oil – this is a transforming facial oil that strengthens the lipid barrier and re-energises skin cell activity to improve moisture levels.
Decleor Aroma Nutrition Satin Softening Dry Oil – suitable for use on the face and body, and suitable for normal to dry feeling skin types, this versatile dry oil leaves your body and face feeling softer and more comfortable.
