In the desire to provide the skin with additional moisture, most people will reach for a quality moisturizing cream or face serum. Far fewer will think of face oils in the context of skin hydration. Although facial oils have been present in the cosmetic market for a long time, they still face prejudices, and the mere fact that they are oils will cause skepticism for many. What exactly is facial oil? Will the oil clog pores? Will it cause acne? Can hydration be ensured with oil at all? How to choose the best facial oil that suits a specific skin type and how to apply it correctly? Keep reading to find out...

WHAT IS FACIAL OIL AND HOW DOES IT WORK?

Facial oils provide deep hydration to the skin. They penetrate deeper layers of the skin, protecting and nurturing it from within. Facial oil is rich in essential nutrients and fatty acids, which nourish and revitalize the skin, even in its deepest areas. Additionally, they are rich in antioxidants, which neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidative damage caused by UV rays and environmental pollutants. Combined with the natural fats found in our skin, facial oils even out the complexion, renew the skin's surface layer, thus preserving moisture and preventing evaporation, balancing sebum production, and strengthening the protective barrier and outer layer of the skin. They are rich in fatty acids such as linoleic acid, palmitic acid, oleic acid, and stearic acid. Facial oils are enhanced with essential moisturizing vitamins such as vitamin E.

WHO SHOULD USE FACIAL OILS?

The shortest answer to this question is - EVERYONE! In fact, there is an oil that will have beneficial effects in every situation for every skin type and condition. The claim that facial oils are designed only for dry skin is a myth because the application of innovative cosmetic technologies has resulted in quality products that fit into the daily care routine of every skin type.

9 ADVANTAGES OF FACE OILS

1. Strong hydration: Facial oils act through a combination of emollients that moisturize and soften the skin and occlusives, which prevent transepidermal water loss. Face oils are exceptional moisturizers!

2. Reduction of wrinkles and slowing down the aging process: Thanks to antioxidants, facial oils effectively combat the negative effects of UV radiation, oxidation, and damage caused by free radicals, exposure to pollutants, and chemicals, thereby slowing down the formation of wrinkles.

3. Alleviating extreme dry skin problems: Thanks to powerful hydration, face oil is a real antidote for conditions accompanying extremely dry skin, such as flaking, peeling, and cracking. It is a boon for the skin, especially on windy and cold days. They actively work on problematic conditions such as rosacea.

4. Excellent makeup base: By applying oil, the skin instantly becomes smoother and more radiant, making it a perfect canvas for applying daily or evening makeup.

5. Reduces enlarged pores: The best face oils have lightweight textures, do not clog pores, and do not leave oily traces. With gentle but powerful action, they draw out dirt and oils from pores, making them visibly smaller and less noticeable.

6. Calms irritation: Due to their anti-inflammatory action, they are a real boon to irritated skin covered with rashes.

7. Combats acne: There has long been a myth that oils are not suitable for oily, acne-prone skin as they further clog pores, but it has been shown that non-comedogenic oils like evening primrose or jojoba reduce inflammation and regulate sebum production.

8. Cleanses the skin: Oil-based skin cleansing products prevent drying out, nurture the skin, cleanse it easily, gently, and effectively. They efficiently remove makeup, excess sebum, and dirt that clogs pores. Oils are suitable cleansers for all skin types, dissolve and remove excess oil and dirt on the skin.

9. Gives a radiant and healthy appearance: Regardless of the skin condition, by using face oils, it becomes healthy, firm, and radiant. The skin may look bad due to inadequate nutrition, dehydration, sleep problems… Whatever it is, a few drops of the right face oil will make it radiant.

BEST FACE OILS ACCORDING TO SKIN TYPE AND CONDITION

For the result of introducing face oils into daily care to be favorable, it is necessary to choose the appropriate oil. Each skin type and condition is unique and requires a different approach. Do you know, therefore, which is the best face oil for your skin type?

DRY SKIN

The best oils for dry skin are those that strengthen the skin's protective barrier, retain moisture, and prevent water loss. Some of the oils with great moisturizing power are:

• Almond oil - has an anti-aging effect, nourishes, moisturizes, and strengthens skin elasticity, alleviates irritations, natural sun protection…
• Rose oil - fights wrinkles, rejuvenates, renews the surface protective layer, preserves moisture, soothes…
• Helichrysum oil – regenerates, calms irritated skin, has antioxidant and anti-aging properties, firms the skin, reduces the appearance of wrinkles and soothes existing ones
• Jojoba oil - protects against drying out, has anti-aging properties, effective for inflamed and irritated skin…

OILY SKIN

Oils suitable for oily skin are rich in vitamins, amino acids, and antioxidants for healing, protection, and skin hydration, and among them are:

• Jojoba oil - protects against drying out, has anti-aging properties, effective for inflamed and irritated skin, regulates sebum production, cleanses clogged pores, thereby helping with oily and combination skin
• Helichrysum oil
• Tea tree oil

COMBINATION SKIN

Oils for combination skin formulated for this skin type will help open pores, remove acne-causing bacteria, reduce oil production, and moisturize the skin. Some of the oils suitable for combination skin are:

• Jojoba oil - protects against drying out, has anti-aging properties, soothes inflamed and irritated skin, regulates sebum production, cleanses clogged pores
• Helichrysum oil
• Tea tree oil

ACNE-PRONE SKIN

Many facial oils are incredibly effective in treating acne because they have pronounced anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. They reduce sebum production and prevent toxins and bacteria from entering deeper layers of the skin. Such oils include:

• Tea tree oil - contains active ingredients that act antibacterial, fungicidal, and anti-inflammatory.
• Jojoba oil - a universal oil, protects against drying out, preserves the skin from premature aging, good for dry, inflamed, and irritated skin, regulates sebum secretion, cleanses clogged pores, and thus helps with oily and combination skin.
• Evening primrose oil - soothes sensitive, redness-prone skin, restores the surface protective layer, preserves moisture, prevents its loss, and acts against wrinkles.

SENSITIVE SKIN

Sensitive skin types require extra care and attention. Sensitive skin needs oil that soothes and nourishes, and among such oils are:

• Avocado oil - has strong anti-inflammatory effects, soothes and relieves inflamed skin, reduces redness and photo-damage, and improves skin elasticity.
• Olive oil - restores the skin's surface layer, thus preventing moisture loss from deeper skin layers, prevents the formation of stretch marks and alleviates existing ones, excellent for scars, reduces itching and rash, a natural protective factor that reflects UV rays.
• Calendula oil - has anti-inflammatory, soothing, and healing properties.
• Passionflower oil - has anti-inflammatory and healing properties, soothes irritated skin, excellent moisture retainer in the skin.

HOW TO APPLY OIL TO THE FACE?

Proper application of facial oil is crucial for maximizing nutrient absorption. You can use them alone or as a base for your favorite cream. Put a few drops of oil on the palm, rub it to warm it up. Bring warm palms to your face, take a deep breath of the beneficial scent, and gently apply the warm oil to clean face, neck, and décolleté.

• In the morning and evening, put a few drops of oil on your palm.
• Rub your palms to warm the oil.
• Inhale the scent of the oil from your palms and gently massage it into your face, neck, and décolleté with gentle movements.

NIKEL RECOMMENDATION

In the rich range of NiKEL products, there are exceptional oil-based preparations that daily confirm the effectiveness of the best face oils. Among them are SILKY Face Oil, Helichrysum BIO Elixir, Anti-Wrinkle Elixir, Evening Primrose Oil, Wild Rose Oil… If you want hydrated, healthy, radiant skin, do not hesitate to introduce one of the facial oils into your skincare routine. We are sure it will bring a smile to your face!