Everything you need to know about face oil

Oil-based cosmetics are loved for a variety of effects, from moisturizing and nourishing the skin to anti-aging and aromatherapy.

Face oil: general information

Cosmetic oil for the face is designed to nourish, moisturize and smooth the skin, and without the greasy and heavy effect that occurs with stone oils. Modern oils are available for different skin types – not just dry. Even owners of oily and problematic skin can count on a suitable oil formula.
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Cleansing oils

Fans of homemade recipes know that oils (olive, coconut, and even the usual sunflower) perfectly dissolve makeup and impurities. If you find yourself in a situation where there is no foam or gel at hand, it is better to use natural oil rather than soap. So you remove impurities and do not harm the hydrolipid mantle of the epidermis. However, this is a “travel” option.

Modern oil cleansing technology involves the use of hydrophilic oil formulas.

Oil for removing makeup and cleansing the skin of the face Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil, Kiehl’s combines a cleansing ritual with an aromatherapy session. Evening primrose and lavender oils, as well as squalane, obtained from olive oil, remove impurities, care for the skin, and have a relaxing effect.

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Care oils

In fact, these are oil serums, real beauty concentrates that give the skin smoothness, radiance, relieve discomfort and serve as the basis for subsequent care. They usually contain natural base oils plus a cocktail of essential oils that have a wide variety of functions (giving pleasure is one of them).

  • Extraordinary Facial Oil “Luxury Nutrition”, L’Oréal Paris

    The base oils are jojoba and rosehip oils. The essential “bouquet” consists of oils of rosemary, lavender, orange, rose, chamomile.

  • Oleoserum for intensive skin restoration with valuable oils Absolue Oléo-Sérum, Lancôme

    If the skin is tired, dull, uncomfortable and dry, this oil is exactly what it needs. Camellia and babassu oils repair the damaged lipid barrier, while lemon oil promotes renewal. And all this without a single hint of greasiness or heaviness.

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