Last month I posted about rich moisturizing creams for dry winter skin, and this week I am following that up with another skincare step– the face oil. Face oils are designed to provide skin with moisture and lock in hydration. As the last step in your skincare routine, face oil acts as an occlusive seal over every other product. Basically, they are skin-hydrating powerhouses. In fact, according to top dermatologists, facial oils may be the one missing step in your beauty routine. Below is a list of 7 face oil benefits, followed by the top 10 (or 12) picks.
Fights wrinkles: Antioxidants are potent compounds in facial oil that fight free radical damage and oxidation, which cause early signs of aging, like sun damage, dark spots, wrinkles, and fine lines.
Relieves dry skin: Oils are the ideal antidote to dry, flaky skin and rough, rosy cheeks — and they can be much more effective at moisturizing than your standard over-the-counter lotions and creams.
Promotes a healthy-looking glow: Face oils help maintain a degree of moisture necessary for a steady, natural glow. For a quick highlight just smooth some onto the high points of your face.
Primes for makeup: Face oils zip through the top of the skin and give an immediate plumping effect which creates the perfect smooth canvas for makeup.
Calms rashes: Many oils have anti-inflammatory properties as well, helping to quell irritated skin. Geranium oil is also fabulous at reducing redness from rosacea, as well.
Protects the skin barrier: Because oils are lipophilic, they can penetrate deep into the skin, trapping water and other moisturizing goodness in, while keeping toxins and other bad stuff out.
Zaps acne & shrinks pores: Using face oil in moderation can reduce oil production, resulting in fewer clogged pores, and fewer breakouts too. Higher-end oils actually pull out grime and fats from pores, making them appear smaller and less noticeable.
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