Our mothers all told us that skin care and oil were never good companions.
In fact, it was considered a no-no from doctors and dermatologists alike.
We learned that oil is not good for skin nor hair care.
Oil only clogs pores, creates acne, black and whiteheads, and all sorts of skin complaints.
And of course, one should never use oil on hair! However, times have changed.
In fact, dermatologists, beauty specialists and even Hollywood have started to sing the praises of facial oils for a daily skin care regime.
Why the change of heart - well, certain facial oils possess the capability to turn dull, lifeless complexions into radiant, healthy ones.
It's just a matter of understanding the best ones to use.
For facial oils to work for your complexion it is first best to start with only a quality oil.
Never use mineral oil, lanolin or cheap carrier oils that are often found in flea markets, cheap on-line sites or even drug stores.
Inferior oils have the tendency to clog pores and exacerbate problem skin.
Too often they are not natural and have chemical ingredients or worse, petroleum byproducts...
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mineral oil.
Also it is important to understand the doses to be used; too much will simply be difficult for your skin to absorb leaving that unattractive an unwanted greasy, shiny skin look.
Do your homework to learn about some of the quality oils that are available and their benefits.
Make sure you purchase from a reputable company or brand and always read the label.
If it includes PET, mineral oil, parabens, silicon, and lots of chemical names you have never heard of then it is most likely not pure and certainly not organic.
The highest quality facial oils have beneficial properties that can help remove and regulate excess oil (sebum) production in the dermis, provide valuable hydration and moisturizing which helps improve the skin tissue, reduce the signs of ageing and provide an overall luster to dull and dry skin.
There are many carrier or base oils available including, grape seed, apricot, almond, avocado, coconut.
All have varying benefits and degrees of vitamin E.
My favorites are a few of those below: Argan Oil Argan oil is now the beauty industries number one facial oil.
It is known for its unique properties to hydrate and repair stressed skin due to harsh environmental elements.
Known to have nearly twice as much Vitamin E as Olive oil it is an extraordinary skin treatment.
As a result, argan oil is frequently used in skin care products directed at mature skin variations.
Extensive research has revealed that Argan oil: restores the skin's water-lipid layer and boosts the quantity of nutrients and oxygen inside skin cell, neutralizes free radicals, and protects connective tissue.
It contains saponins, which soften your skin and ease acne and eczema and it restores the skin's water lipid layer, helping to minimize wrinkles.
However, its natural properties also enable an effective way to soothe inflamed, upset skin, which makes it ideal for use on acne prone skin.
Whether in a product formulated with other key ingredients such as essential oils or used by itself in its raw form, Argan oil is best when applied to the skin in the evening to allow for the oil to absorb deeply into the skin.
Argan oil is expensive but well worth the investment.
Its easy absorption never leaves a greasy residue and its results are fabulous.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil There are numerous skin care products that feature olive oil as a major ingredient.
Women with complexions suffering from years of sun damage, environmental pollutants and even the results of unhealthy habits like smoking, can benefit from the use of olive oil, especially if it's extra virgin.
There are homemade recipes for making use of extra virgin olive oil, which can be bought at the supermarket.
However, for the best results, it's also worth looking into special skin care moisturizers fortified with extra virgin olive oil and other natural, potent ingredients.
Again it is important to seek natural oils and not mineral oil of any kind.
Camellia Oil Like other facial oils, camellia oil has the power to supply the skin with amazing moisturizing properties in a way that leaves the complexion feeling soft, supple and not greasy.
The many properties that make up camellia oil also give it the ability to penetrate right through the deepest layers of the epidermis, unlike cheap oils, which merely float on the top of the skin.
Due to this, camellia oil works perfectly as an anti-aging ingredient to safeguard against premature aging and very dry skin.
Evening Primrose Oil Widely used in aromatherapy, evening primrose oil is effective as facial oil for anyone with skin conditions like eczema and acne.
Using evening primrose oil is fantastic for respite from skin that's flaky, itchy and/or inflamed.
It also works wonders as an eye serum for combating wrinkles and fine lines in this and other delicate skin areas.