Home » Life Advice » Oil for the face: learn how to use it and have hydrated and radiant skin –

Oil for the face: learn how to use it and have hydrated and radiant skin –

Skin hydrated, soft, radiant. Extra protection against signs of aging. Light texture, thin and fast absorption. These are the proposals for facial oils – but are they a good choice in a country with a humid and hot climate, where most women have oily skin and the cosmetics oil free predominate on the shelves?

This type of product is especially indicated for those who have dry skin and sensitive, as it offers the benefit of not excessively degreasing the skin, which is already low in lipids. However, even oily skin owners can benefit from it, as it helps preserve the protective hydrolipidic layer.

“Normally, those who complain of excess oiliness end up exaggerating the cleaning. This is harmful, as it causes the rebound effect: more oil is produced to replace what was removed and the result is an even greasy surface”, says Silvia Zimbres, dermatologist from São Paulo.

(Youngoldman/Thinkstock/Getty Images)

The secret is not to exaggerate the amount – two or three drops are enough to get the benefits of the product without clogging the eyes. pores. It is better not to pass the T zone and also to avoid when the weather is too hot and humid – they are ideal products for the winter season. winter.

already who has acne should not use: “I only recommend it under very specific conditions. For example: to recover the skin that has gone through treatments aggressive treatments, such as laser and peeling, as good quality oils attenuate the inflammation and help with healing.”, says Érica Monteiro, dermatologist from São Paulo.

Continues after advertising

Read Also:  What are impact sports? - GOOD SHAPE

Subscribe to our newsletter and stay up to date with the latest news from

How to use face oil

1. The best time to apply the oil is at night, so that it works while you sleeps and also because the temperature is usually lower.

2. “Always with your hands and face clean, put two drops on your fingertips and slide over the skin. skin in smooth movements, from the inside out. It is important to spread the product well”, says Silvia Zimbres. If you realize you overdid it, pass an absorbent tissue.

3. “If you want to use your usual cream, apply it before the oil. Cosmetic actives must be in direct contact with the skin. The oil, on the other hand, occludes, that is, covers, and helps these substances penetrate”, says dermatologist Érica Monteiro.

4. You can also put a few drops in your moisturizer facial and apply it with smooth movements.

5. During the day, if you want to brighten your skin, spread just a drop on your cheekbones or eyelids.

* Article originally published in August 2014.

Continues after advertising


Are You Ready to Discover Your Twin Flame?

Answer just a few simple questions and Psychic Jane will draw a picture of your twin flame in breathtaking detail:

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Los campos marcados con un asterisco son obligatorios *

*

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.