Facial oils are officially the it girl around town! No different than any product, when something blows up on social media and becomes the hot ticket item, your feed will be flooded with a lot of the same product. Trust me, I get it; brands hop on the trend and pay to have their products totally take over everything from TikTok Shop to your Instagram Explore Page. Please don’t forget that so many of these posts are advertisements, and these products may not suit your skin type and or be the highest quality product available to you.
It’s crucial to choose the correct facial oil for your skin type. It could be too heavy and cause breakouts; it could have added fragrance that might irritate sensitive skin; I could go on! Everyone’s skin is just SO different. Read the labels, ask questions, and educate yourself.
Facial oils are typically the last step in your night time skincare routine, and they offer a range of benefits, think everything from essential fatty acids to vitamins and minerals. They will also act as an occlusive and will help with locking in hydration.
Here are a few of my favorite ways to use a facial oil, but I cannot recommend enough that you experiment and find out what methods suit you and your skin best!
1. Apply a few drops after a hydrating toner, essence, or facial serum to lock in hydration.
2. Promote lymphatic drainage and incorporate facial oil into your gua sha routine.
3. Enhance your everyday moisturizer (this works amazing for your body, too!).
4. Spot treat any extra dry areas.
Go ahead, treat yourself to a bottle of liquid gold, and get hydrating! The more you look like a fast food bag, the better!
