TOaround face oil there are many myths and legends, often unfounded. Optional step of your skincare routine, it has one formulation rich in nutrients and vitamins that help fight epidermal damage caused by external factors and keep the skin hydrated and nourished.
Face oil, what it is and why try to use it
Suitable for everyone, face oil is multitasking and takes care of different skin problemsfrom dryness to aging. Face oil it is usually composed from pure essences of vegetable oils rich in fatty acids and lipids: «Generally it is a mixture of a small amount of water that is absorbed by the skin and a phase oily which, on the other hand, remains on the surface forming a protective layer and repairing damage where necessary »explains the dermatologist Elisabetta Sorbellini.
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T.r the essential oils most used in the formulations are that of almonds, jojoba, coconut and rosehip, each with specific characteristics. Furthermore, another highly specific function of face oils is that of promote general epidermal resilience, keeping the skin elastic and strengthening it.
Suitable for all skin types, even the most oily and combination ones, face oils act by affinity to the skin sebum. Their texture does not weigh down. It is no coincidence that they can also be used in summer.
Face oil, to each his own
But how to choose it? The formulations based on almond oil are suitable for the most sensitive skin, for very dry ones but also for those tried by dermatitis and eczema.
Vice versa, combination or oily skin needs light or astringent formulations. In the first case, those based on rosemary and aromatic plants such as lavender are ideal.
In the second, among the suitable ingredients there is grape seed oil which acts by regulating the epidermal sebaceous production so as to attenuate the appearance of imperfections and lucidity. To counteract wrinkles there are oils of rosehip, coconut and jojoba that smooth out even the most subtle signs.
The difference between face oil, serum and creams
The difference between these three products obviously lies in the texture: «I serums have an oil-in-water formulationthat is the preponderant part is the H2O, and that makes them they are much lighter and fresher than the classic face oil. Not surprisingly, they are absorbed very easily, and based on the active ingredients contained in them they prepare the epidermis to receive a subsequent cream that nourishes in depth»Explains the expert.
In addition, they are rich in anti-inflammatory and antioxidant ingredients present at low molecular weight, so as to penetrate deeper and perform a more intense action.
As for the difference between oils and creams: the former are richer and the percentage of ingredients in them is greater. If desired, the two products can be mixed to form an even more comfortable texture.
How is it applied?
It takes a few drops of product, from 2 to 4 depending on the skin, warm slightly with your hands and then spread on the face with a massage. One trick: face oil should be applied to damp skin so that it can fix hydration well.
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