Article by BR Kellie
If someone had told me as a teenager to put oil on my face, I would’ve given them an ‘are you mental’ look that would’ve had them questioning everything they’d ever believed about anything. Actually, I’d have probably nodded my head, thought ‘no way am I adding oil to this oil slick’ and then went back to stripping my skin of its natural oil with harsh cleansers every morning and every night.
These days many of us don’t think twice about adding an oil into our beauty routine, and many oils have become firm favourites. One such oil is rosehip, celebrated for its ability to nourish and repair the skin. But what about the other facial oils out there, what can they do, and who benefits from using them?
If you’ve super dry skin macadamia oil should be sitting on your bedside table. Rich in Omega 7 it helps to replenish your skin’s protective barrier, leaving skin hydrated, while working to smooth fine lines.
Sweet almond oil is an amazing multi-purpose oil that anyone could find a use for. Not only does it make a great base for massage, you can use it to remove eye makeup, or you can apply it to your whole face to help soothe redness and uneven skin tone, all the while nourishing and softening your skin.
But what about those of us who have oily skin? Can you really put oil on it? Yes. Promise. It’s especially good if you’ve stripped your skin of oil with harsh cleansers, because a good facial oil will add back in the good oil your skin needs, restoring balance. So what kind of oil should you go for? Try jojoba oil. It offers a non-greasy barrier, which not only protects against moisture loss but also helps to control sebum production – therefore helping to balance an oily complexion. Amazing. And something I wish I’d known about back in my younger days.
You can also get specially formulated blends of oils, like Thursday Plantation’s Nurture Oil. They’re kind of like super oils, and offer loads of amazing benefits. For example Nurture Oil, when used regularly, can improve the appearance of scars and stretch marks, enhance your skin’s tone, improve fine lines and wrinkles, all the while nourishing your skin and protecting it from environmental factors that cause ageing. Now that’s the good oil right there!
Are you a fan of facial oils? Which are your favourites and why? Or has this article opened your eyes and got you thinking ‘oil be damned, who knew oil was so good for your skin?!’ – which will you be trying? Chat away.
Oil just doesn't work for me on my face. I tried the Essano rosehip oil and my face looked gross, like it highlighted my skin in a bad way