How you are using your beauty oils wrongly

Skincare Blunders: 5 Ways you’re using your beauty oils wrongly

Perin Sidhu

14 Dec 2015

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Choosing the right oil
It is important to choose the right type of beauty oil for your skin type. For drier skin types, opt for a nourishing oil. If you are prone to oilier skin, choose a purifying beauty oil instead.
Dr. Hauschka Normalising Day Oil, SGD49
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Aesop
Aesop Fabulous Face Oil, SGD77
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You are not applying it right
The best way to apply a beauty oil is to rub 2-3 drops of the oil in between your palms to warm it up. Once done, massage it in ciruclar strokes onto your face. Be sure to not rub it excessively into your skin to avoid any skin trauma. Use patting motions instead.
Clarins Blue Orchid Face Treatment Oil, SGD54
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Boscia
Boscia Tsubaki Beauty Oil, SGD56
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Apply oils in the right order
When is the right time to apply your beauty oil? If you have dry to nromal skin, apply your beauty oil after your moisturizer so that the oil has a base to adhere to. For combination to oily skin types, apply the beauty oil first followed by moisturizer.
Fresh's Seaberry Moisturizing Face Oil, SGD65
6/10
Kiehls
Kiehls Midnight Recovery Concentrate, SGD88
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You are applying it too often
As much as beauty oils are beneficial for your skin, applying too much of any product will have its cons. For drier skin types, it is recommended to apply beauty oils twice a day (i.e. day and night). On the other hand, individuals with oilier skin types should apply beauty oils only once a day to avoid clogging the pores.
Orico Superico Vitamin Rich Face Oil, SGD65
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Origins
Origins High Potency Night A-Mins Skin Renewing Face Oil, SGD58
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It is too heavy for your skin
Every skin type behaves differently. What may be beneficial for one may not yield the same results for the other. If you find that the beauty oil leaves a slick apearance on your skin each time you apply it, mix a drop or two of a beauty oil into your moisturizer. Mix well and apply to your face. This gets rid of the excessive slickess.
Josie Maran 100 percent Pure Argan Oil, SGD66
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The Body Shop
The Body Shop Coconut Beautifying Oil, SGD23

Frustrated that your beauty oil isn’t doing wonders for you? Perhaps these common beauty oil mistakes are standing in between you and flawless skin.

Facial beauty oils have taken over the world of skincare in the last few years. Contrary to popular belief using a facial oil will not make your skin more oily. However there are some common beauty mistakes that you may tend to make, preventing you from reaping the full benefits of the oils.

One mistake is to apply facial oil on top of skin which has not beenproperly cleansed. This forms a barrier which prevents the oil from absorbing fully. As a result, your face appears to be more oily and may even cause breakouts. The best way to apply your oil in this case is to do a double cleanse after removing your makeup. If you are using micellar water to remove your makeup, go in with your face cleanser to remove any remaining residues. Beauty oils are best applied on surfaces where your skin has been freshly stripped of a little moisture.

For more skincare blunder, head over to the gallery for a quick rundown and a round up of oils to try for glowy and perfectly hydrated skin.

Perin Sidhu

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