Face Oil: What it is and How to Use It

Alexandra Samuel, SELF magazine

People ask me constantly whether or not they should be using face oil. People are all like, "Will it make my skin feel greasy?" "Will it cause breakouts?" "Will I be shiny?"

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No matter what, I always answer, "No, you won't feel greasy, the oil won't feel greasy and your face will not look shiny...if you use it right."

The first thin to remember: You MUST choose a high quality face oil. Crappy oils are too heavy for your skin, and can cause clogged pores and breakouts. Picking up a light oil like a jojoba- or coconut-based formula is your best bet. The test to see if its light enough? Rub a little into the back of your hand and count to thirty. If it's still greasy after thirty seconds, find a new formula. Oh, and simple is better, too. In general, the more random ingredients there are in a product, the more likely the product is to wreak havoc on your skin. Choose something with only a few ingredients and you'll be way better off.

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If you tend to be dry like me, use your fingertips to massage oil all over your skin, then wipe away with a warm, damp wash cloth.

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More on the oily side? Use the oil in the same way you would use a makeup remover at night, then lightly rinse with your normal face wash.

Just try it! I promise your skill will look amaze.


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