Face oils

Discover the beauty secret that was known to ancient queens! These multi-tasking facial oils are full of beneficial natural substances, vitamins and minerals which promote deep regeneration, nourishment and hydration of your skin. Facial oils are very similar to the natural oils in your skin, which is why there’s a suitable facial oil for every skin type. Browse Notino to find the best facial oil that perfectly suits your needs.

Benefits of facial oil

• Intensely nourishes and hydrates your skin.
• Absorbs easily and penetrates the deepest layers of the skin.
• Helps protect your skin from the penetration of toxins.
• Softens and smooths the skin, leaves it silky to the touch.
• Has antioxidative properties, contains nutrients, vitamins and minerals that are beneficial for your skin.
• Promotes natural skin regeneration.
• Helps slow down the process of ageing, reduce wrinkles and restore skin elasticity.

Facial oil treatment

Facial oils are a blend of oil and other active ingredients – however, you might also see a mix of several nourishing oils in one bottle. Facial oils can be liquid but some of them also come in a solid oil form. Those are generally referred to as herbal butters.

How to choose the best face oil?

Find the right facial oil according to your skin type, the effects you’re looking for, and the level of comedogenicity. Facial oils can be sorted according to how comedogenic they are (from 0 to 5) = how likely they are to clog your pores and possibly even cause acne. Highly comedogenic oils are great for dry skin – however if your skin is oily or acne-prone, you should find an oil that scores the lowest on this specific scale (a non-comedogenic oil).

Oils for dry skin prone to oversensitivity

Dry skin needs a proper dose of hydration, plus something that will enhance its natural barrier. 

• Argan oil for face is rich in vitamin A, E, omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids which help protect your skin from dehydration and provide an intense softening effect.
• Castor oil for face is suitable for dry and stressed skin because it helps soothe irritation as well as redness.
• Apricot oil gently regenerates your skin and gives it a fresh, youthful appearance while preventing unpleasant tightness. It also soothes skin irritation.
• Coconut oil for face is rich in antioxidants, it soothes irritated skin and provides necessary nutrients and hydration.
• Olive oil for face deeply softens and hydrates your skin.
• Rose oil for face will soothe skin irritation.

Oils for oily and acne-prone skin

People with acne-prone skin and oily skin should use an oil with a low comedogenic grade that will prevent acne while providing the moisture that their skin lacks.

• Jojoba oil for face reduces sebum production, deeply regenerates the skin and helps alleviate signs of acne.
• Rosehip oil for face helps soften acne scars and regenerate your skin.
• Hemp oil for face is rich in fatty acids which nourish, hydrate and regenerate your skin, soothe irritation and prevent itching.
• Argan oil helps revitalise your skin.
• Neem oil helps soothe your skin and promotes its regeneration.
• Lavender oil for face helps reduce signs of acne and soothes the skin.

Oils for combination skin

Combination skin needs intense hydration in certain areas but also a light product that won’t feel heavy and cause acne.

• Evening primrose oil for face helps even out your skin tone, brighten your complexion and intensely regenerate deeper layers of your skin.
• Grapeseed oil absorbs easily into the skin, hydrates it and locks in much-needed moisture.
• Jojoba oil is a very versatile product which is well-tolerated by all skin types. It enhances the self-defence mechanisms of your skin and reduces sebum production.

Oils for mature skin

Facial oils also work as a preventative anti-ageing product that keeps your skin from ageing prematurely and helps combat wrinkles, dark spots and saggy skin.

• Argan oil for face helps reduce signs of ageing and smooth out fine wrinkles, plus it promotes collagen and elastin production in your skin.
• Rosehip oil reinvigorates tired and ageing skin.
• Avocado oil for face will give your skin essential vitamins and promote its resistance to external factors.
• Macadamia oil improves the quality of your skin, promotes its regeneration and eliminates the visibility of expression wrinkles thanks to minerals (zinc and selenium) and vitamins A, B and E.
• Sea buckthorn oil for face helps reduce signs of hyperpigmentation, brightens your complexion and improves elasticity thanks to vitamins A and E.
• Almond oil for face keeps your skin soft, prevents its dehydration and combats signs of ageing.
• Moringa oil combats wrinkles and evens out skin tone.

What are non-comedogenic oils?

So-called non-comedogenic oils score the lowest on the comedogenicity scale – typically at 0 or 1. Their light texture doesn’t clog the pores, in fact they nourish your skin gently and fight acne. Some of the most popular non-comedogenic oils are argan, hemp, sunflower, sea buckthorn, jojoba and grapeseed oils for face.

What is a dry facial oil?

A dry oil for face is a special type of oil, usually a blend of several plant oils and vitamins which absorb fast and don’t leave an oily film or stain your clothes. These oils are exceptionally versatile and you can use them on your face as well as your entire body. They also provide necessary nutrients to your hair and nails.

How to use a facial oil?

• Always apply the oil to damp skin water – some amazing options include a floral water or a hyaluronic serum. Facial oils hardly contain any water at all, but they’re great at locking moisture inside your skin.
• Do not use warm tap water to wet your skin – it might cause skin problems because of a high chlorine and mineral content.
• You only need a few drops of oil for your face. Use your fingertips to massage them into the skin of your forehead, cheeks and chin, always from the centre of the face outwards.
• Let the oil absorb for a few minutes and then apply your preferred day or night cream. Wait at least 10 minutes before putting on your makeup.
• You can mix the oil with your face cream to enhance the nourishing effects, for instance during the winter months.
• Facial oils are great as everyday skin care and you can use them both in the morning and evening. They’re also great for a regular face massage, as a face mask, a makeup remover and a treatment for your neck and décolleté.
• All oils should be stored in a dark place and some also need to be kept cold so they don’t spoil (for example evening primrose oil or hemp oil).

Our tip: Enhance the effects of your facial oil with a massage using a gua sha stone, and brighten your skin.

Promote your beauty with nourishing oils and enjoy having smooth, healthy-looking skin that’s protected from external factors!

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