Contents
To restore the balance of moisture, to retain water in the skin – cosmetic oil can do all this. If you have dry skin, read our article especially carefully and remember valuable information.
What you need to know about moisturizing oil
So. The hydrolipidic mantle protects the skin from moisture loss. Its main component is lipids, or fats. Like cement, they “glue” other cells of the barrier layer – keratinocytes. Lipids are made up of:
ceramides (50%);
cholesterol (35%);
fatty acids (15%).
If for some reason (malnutrition, washing with aggressive products, UV radiation) the amount of lipids in the skin decreases, gaps form between keratinocytes, and the liquid gets the opportunity to evaporate faster. The skin becomes dry, sluggish, irritated and flaky.
Oils are able to penetrate the skin and, by strengthening the protective barrier, prevent moisture loss.
Composition and properties of cosmetic oils
The products used to moisturize the skin, as a rule, contain compositions of vegetable and essential oils.
Vegetable cosmetic oils obtained from plants by cold or hot pressing. Most often, cosmetic formulas use oils such as olive, sunflower, corn, peach, soybean, grape seed, jojoba, coconut.
In addition to fatty acids, they contain the so-called unsaponifiable fraction, which has a good effect on the skin of the face. It consists of:
vitamins A, C, some forms of vitamin D, K;
waxes;
phytosterols;
phospholipid;
antioxidants.
Essential oils include various substances from the group of terpenes, aromatic compounds, alcohols, acids.
Essential oils – volatile mixtures of aromatic substances of plant origin. The most popular oils in cosmetics are coriander, anise, mint, lemon, orange, lavender, lemon balm, rose, basil, eucalyptus.
Essential oils include various substances from the group of terpenes, aromatic compounds, alcohols, acids.
Essential oils are valued not only for their pleasant aroma, but also for their antiseptic, anti-inflammatory properties.
Rules for choosing oil for moisturizing the skin of the face
Since vegetable oils are fats, they strengthen the hydrolipidic layer, preventing the liquid from evaporating. But the positive effect of oils on the skin is not limited to this.
Oily and problematic skin
Non-comedogenic oils (tea tree, sage, eucalyptus, juniper, rosemary) regulate sebum secretion.
Vegetable cosmetic oils are obtained from plants by cold or hot pressing.
Dry and sensitive skin
Sage, hop, corn, sandalwood, chamomile, calendula, jojoba, grape, peach, almond, peanut, olive, rose, apricot kernel oils soften and soothe the skin.
aging skin
Restore, have powerful antioxidant properties of corn germ oil, wheat germ, almond, soybean, rice bran, moringa, grape seed.
Funds overview
Extraordinary Facial Oil “Luxury Nutrition”, L’Oréal Paris
Contains lavender, rosemary, geranium, orange, rose, marjoram, lavandin, chamomile, jojoba & rosehip oils. Restores and renews the skin of the face. Its dry texture absorbs instantly.
Precious oil Prodigy Sacred Oil, Helena Rubinstein
The formula is based on takamaki oil, which was used to treat burns in ancient times. Moisturizes and regenerates fading dry facial skin.
Face Oil Liquid Glow Skin Best
It can be added to the usual cream or generously applied to the face as a mask.
How to use cosmetic oil to moisturize the skin of the face
After cleansing, apply a few drops of oil to slightly damp skin and spread it along the massage lines.
Safety measures
Use oil in moderation. In composition, it is close to skin lipids, but not identical to them. So if you apply more oils than necessary, the effect will be the opposite of what is expected: the ratio of skin lipids will be disturbed, which will increase dryness and flaking.
Oils, especially essential oils, are not intended for the eye contour. If they come into contact with mucous membranes, they can cause an allergic reaction.