A Clean Beauty Junkie Reveals Her Top 3 Facial Oils
Even before I worked in beauty, and before I became a clean beauty nut, I was a big fan of facial oils. There is just something so luxurious about them; the lovely scent as you put them on, the beautiful bottles, the premium ingredients, the lush glow they give your skin - I could go on…
What's To Love About Facial Oils?
I have quite dry skin, so I have always loved the way oils make my skin not only feel hydrated, but actually look healthier. When I really need a pick me up, I’ll even add a few drops to my moisturiser to give some extra illumination and glow (oh, and you can add a drop to your foundation for a dewy finish). With consistent use, I've found using facial oils has helped to boost my skin’s elasticity and give me plump, happy skin.
And the best part about most facial oils is that they don’t have fillers or artificial fragrance, just pure hard-working botanical extracts. And don’t forget to share the facial oil love by slathering some on your neck and decolletage too!
Where Do You Apply Oils In Your Routine?
Ahhh the age old question of layering. It's actually easier than you expect. You just apply your skincare in order of lightest to heaviest in terms of their consistency. So for example, you'd apply a water-based serum like a hyaluronic acid first, then your facial oil, then your creamy moisturiser.
And if you don't like the feeling of facial oils, our Beauty Editor adds a couple of drops directly to her moisturiser and mixes it in, so she still gets the benefits of the facial oil without the texture of it.
So, let's get to the important part - which oils are my must-haves?
