"Do you feel that you have just finished applying cream, and your face is tight when you go out?"

"Makeup card powder stuck to doubt life, smile and fine lines come out to say hello?"

"Every night after washing my face, I feel that my skin is so dry that it will crack..."

Let me tell you a secret, what you lack may not be water, but "oil".

It's time to ask for the "secret weapon" of winter skin care-skin care oil!

Why is winter inseparable from "skin care with oil"?

Skin's own needs

The skin has a "sebum film" composed of sebum and sweat on its surface, which is the skin's first line of defense. Low temperature, strong wind and indoor heating will all lead to reduced sebum secretion, damaged sebum film and reduced water locking ability. Skin care oil can simulate and replenish our own sebum, quickly repair the sebum film, like putting an "invisible protective clothing" on the skin, and firmly locking in moisture and nutrition.

The unique advantages of skin care oils

Oils are more sealing than lotions/creams and prevent excessive evaporation of moisture. Moreover, those oils rich in omega and other ingredients (such as squalane and ceramide) can directly participate in barrier repair. Many vegetable oils (such as rosehip oil and argan oil) are rich in antioxidants and vitamins, which can fight free radicals and prevent dry lines and fine lines. These ingredients can give the skin an instant and healthy glow instead of shiny.

How to Choose Your "Natal Oil"?

Choose by skin type

Dry/mature muscle: Choose oils that are nourishing and have a slightly thicker texture. Such as argan oil, avocado oil, marula oil, rosehip oil.

Oily/mixed-oily skin: Choose a refreshing, fast penetrating oil. Such as jojoba oil (similar in structure to human sebum), grape seed oil, and green tea seed oil.

Sensitivity/Red Muscle: Choose oils that are restorative and have simple ingredients. Such as squalane (excellent skin-friendliness), calendula infusion oil, baobab oil.

Select according to efficacy

Moisturizing and repairing: Squalane, Jojoba Oil, Macadamia Oil

Brightening and anti-oxygenation: Rosehip oil, Sea buckthorn fruit oil, Marula oil

Soothing and anti-allergic: Calendula oil, chamomile oil, baobab oil

Anti-aging and lightening lines: Argan oil, pomegranate seed oil, borage oil

The golden rule of "skin care with oil"

Core usage 1: Use alone

Water-oil-water/milk/cream method: After cleansing, first use spray or toner to make your face moist, rub 3-5 drops of oil in your palm, press it on your face, and then apply lotion or cream to lock it after it is absorbed.

Oil application method (weekly care): Imitate the oil mask, use a little more dosage, stay for 15-20 minutes after massage, and then gently press off the excess oil with a wet towel.

Core usage 2: Mixed blessing

Mix in the essence: In the serum step, add 1-2 drops of oil to your serum, mix and apply to your face to boost the moisturizing power.

Mix in the cream: Take an appropriate amount of cream on your palm, drop 1-2 drops of oil, rub and mix it on your face, which can instantly upgrade the cream that is not moist enough. Mix in Liquid Foundation: Save you those liquid foundations that are too dry in winter! Drop a small drop of oil, and the base makeup will become extremely docile and shiny. Say goodbye to card powder. (Makeup tips)

Core usage 3: Massage rejuvenation

Using oil as massage medium, combined with lifting, circular motion and other techniques, facial massage for 3-5 minutes can promote circulation, eliminate edema and double the absorption effect.

Common misunderstandings and Q&A (Q&A)

Q: Can oil be used for oily skin/acne skin?

A: Yes! The key is to choose the right oil (e.g. jojoba oil, grapeseed oil), and Control Dosage 。 Many acne muscles are oily on the outside and dry on the inside, and the lack of oil leads to damage to the barrier. Scientific oil replenishment can improve the balance of water and oil.

Q: Will using oil cause acne?

A: Select Small molecular, refreshing texture, non-acne-causing oil (You can check the acne-causing list of cosmetics), and it is thoroughly emulsified, massaged and absorbed, usually not. The causes of acne are complicated, and oil is not necessarily the culprit.

Q: What is the sequence of use of skin care oil?

A: The principle is "First water then oil, first thin then thick" 。 Generally after the serum step and before the cream step. But it can also be flexibly mixed into cream or foundation.

Q: Can I use oil during the day?

A: Yes! Just keep up with sunscreen. The protective film formed by the oil also makes the base makeup last longer.

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Disclaimer

  • 1. This website aims to popularize skincare knowledge for readers;
  • 2. The popular science content cannot replace doctors' diagnosis opinions, and is for reference only; If you have skin problems, please consult a professional doctor in time;