Skin oil repairs the skin and smooths lines – This is how you choose the right one for you

Oils benefit all skin types, begins the co-founder of the Pure=Beauty series Ilona Salomäki.

However, Salomäki says that because there are differences in the fatty acid compositions of the oils, you need to know how to choose the right oil for your skin. He mentions one oil that works for everyone.

– Jojoba oil’s fatty acid composition is close to the skin’s own sebum and is therefore a safe choice for all skin types, including sensitive skin. Jojoba oil has a balancing effect on the skin’s sebum production and is a well-absorbed, relatively light oil.

Salomäki says that jojoba oil can be used on the face, body, scalp and hair.

Face

Cold-pressed vegetable oils contain a lot of fatty acids and antioxidants that are important for the skin. Oils repair the skin, smooth out lines, increase skin elasticity and softness, and improve skin tone.

Beauty expert Katja Kokko reminds us that quality is everything.

– It is worth investing in high-quality oil made from cold-pressed vegetable oils. Such oils are not the cheapest out there, but the point of the oils’ care lies in the omega fatty acids and antioxidants they contain. If the oil is heated, the treating substances are destroyed.

Not all oils are suitable for all skin types, so you need to know how to choose the right product for your skin.

– Oil that does not clog pores should be chosen for oily or acne-prone skin. The oil should calm the skin and curb inflammation, Salomäki advises.

If you haven’t tried oils in facial care yet, Salomäki recommends testing it first instead of, say, a night cream.

– The oil should be rubbed onto slightly damp skin. First, remember the water moisture below, i.e. face water. If you also use a serum, you should also apply it before the oil, he adds.

Body

Almost all skin oils are suitable for body skin. Thick oils work especially well on the body.

– Coconut oil is a good example of this. On the skin of the face, it may clog the pores, but on the body it can be used without any worries. Shea butter is also a great product for dry areas of the body, such as feet, heels and dry hands.

Applying the oil should be done after showering on slightly damp skin. You can also wash your body with shower oil instead of soap.

– After the shower oil, the body does not necessarily need to be moisturized separately, but it remains wonderfully soft and moisturized after washing.

In spring and summer, Salomäki recommends testing carrot oil, as it contains beta-carotene, which strengthens and protects the skin. It also promotes tanning and gives the skin a beautiful tone.

Hair

The oils are especially suitable for dry, processed, thick and curly hair.

– Oil treatment gives your hair shine and vitality, Salomäki says.

The best oils for hair include argan oil, marula oil and monoi oil.

When washing your hair, you can use the oil before, during or after the shower.

– The oil can be rubbed into the hair or ends before washing and left on for 15-30 minutes, after which the hair is washed with shampoo, says Salomäki.

You can also add a drop of oil to the treatment to bring more care.

– The lighter dry oil can be rubbed into washed and dry ends after showering. I recommend this method especially for thick and curly hair.

Beauty expert Katja Kokko recommends choosing a dry oil for your hair, because it does not make your hair look greasy.

“Dry oils mean oils whose base is made of decomposed vegetable oils, so the feel is silicone-like thin and the oil can be used for finishing and to bring shine,” says Kokko.

Neal’s Yard’s Organic Rosehip Oil facial oil contains rosehip oil that protects and moisturizes the skin. The product also promises to reduce wrinkles. The product is wonderful for skin with poor moisture. The oil can be applied as it is to cleansed skin or mixed with e.g. serum or moisturizer. 31.20 e, Skincity.

The idea of ​​the i+m brand’s Clean Beauty product line is to choose only a small amount of clean ingredients for the products. The products do not contain perfumes, preservatives, parabens, silicone, sulfates or microplastics. This gentle rosehip oil made the facial skin smooth, moisturized and supple. 16.90 e, BeautyShaman.

The ByRaili Pro Glow oil serum has an excellent price-quality ratio. It felt nourishing and made the skin glow after just one use. With longer use, it smoothed surface lines, plumped up the skin and made it look healthy and vibrant. 29 Pharmacy 360.

Domestic Pure=Beauty’s argan oil can be used on the face, body and ends of the hair. Argan oil contains plenty of vitamin E and antioxidants, which renew and repair the skin and slow down skin aging. Argan oil is suitable for all skin types, but especially for treating dry and aging skin. 24.90 e, Hilla’s shop.

Mirific Anti-Age Oil smells wonderful. The body oil left the skin feeling smooth and elastic. The best thing is, you can put on your clothes almost immediately after oiling, because it didn’t leave the skin feeling sticky. The product contains seaweed extract and four different oils, the purpose of which is to strengthen and repair the skin’s own protection. 44.99 e, hobby Hall.

The composition of Patyka’s body oil is organic and does not contain essential oil or allergens. This is good news for anyone with sensitive skin. The product promises to prevent pregnancy scars and other stretch marks and to fade the marks that have already appeared. Musk rose, rich in vitamin A, together with almond and sunflower oils promises a rejuvenating, nourishing and soothing effect. The product was easy and pleasant to apply, absorbed quickly, leaving a satisfied feeling on the skin. 26.90 e, Jolie.

L’occitane spray body oil contains almond oil, camelina oil and omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. These ingredients nourish the skin, leaving it looking smoother and glowing. 41 e, Stockmann.

Aveeno Skin Relief Body Oil Spray contains oat and jojoba oil, so this product is great for all skin types. The product moisturized and nourished the skin of the body right from the first use. Good value for money! €9.50, The university’s online pharmacy.

Made in Finland, Kaurila Sauna’s lavender-scented body oil moisturizes well. The soothing fragrance world of the oil is good for a busy mind. This is the perfect product to spritz on during the day as a replacement or apply all over your body on clean skin before bed. 26.90 e, Kaurila Sauna.

Schwarzkopf BC Bonacure Frizz Away Smoothing hair oil containing heat protection smoothed rough, dry and unruly hair in no time. Plus the moisture protection of the oil. Contains antioxidant babusa oil. A little goes a long way. I was impressed by the ample product. 21.90 e, Hair and Hole.

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