Do you put oils(Olive, Coconut, Grapeseed etc) on your face?
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free skin care · Sun Jan 13, 2013 11:02 am

Yes?
No?
And why?

Thank You!

free skin care · Sun Jan 13, 2013 11:53 am

YES! I like argan, rosehip, meadowfoam and others. I sometimes mix some essential oils in. I spritz my face with water or HA serum and then apply the oil. It soaks right in.

I like oils as they are natural without additives or artificial fragrance, reasonably priced and do as much for my skin as any expensive moisturizer. My skin tends to feel more moisturized when using oils.

free skin care · Sun Jan 13, 2013 1:12 pm

I've tried and gave up on it. My face feels and looks better without the oils.

free skin care · Sun Jan 13, 2013 1:31 pm

SnowFairy wrote:

I've tried and gave up on it. My face feels and looks better without the oils.

So what do you use to hydrate and moisturize? Do you think oils moisturize the skin?

I have been thinking to switch to aloe vera gel instead. Oils create a greasy, saggy effect on my skin for some reason so I have decided to switch to something more "matte" I guess? Is that how you would say? "matte"?

free skin care · Sun Jan 13, 2013 2:32 pm

morocha wrote:

SnowFairy wrote:

I've tried and gave up on it. My face feels and looks better without the oils.

So what do you use to hydrate and moisturize? Do you think oils moisturize the skin?

I have been thinking to switch to aloe vera gel instead. Oils create a greasy, saggy effect on my skin for some reason so I have decided to switch to something more "matte" I guess? Is that how you would say? "matte"?

In the morning I use a spray by Timeless skincare. It contains Matrixyl 3000, HA, cucumber extract and panthenol. I top it with a sunscreen and that is enough moisture for me. Anything more and my skin feels like it's going to suffocate.
At night I apply Vit C serum followed by ProActiv Clarifying Night cream and Olay regenerist daily regenerating serum.

I have tried using aloe vera gel on my face and it actually seems to have a drying effect on my skin. Now if I take some aloe vera gel in the palm of my hand and apply one single drop of oil (let's say jojoba oil) mix it up and apply to my face - that actually feels quite nice. Not drying and not too greasy. I was doing that for a while and then decided to give the regenerating serum and try. I really like it and whatever is inside of it seems to be providing enough moisture for my face.

I don't think any single oil can moisturise the skin effectively. I think you would need a blend of oils - some that penetrate the skin, some that sit on top of the skin. Mixed with some vitamin E and aloe vera would be even better. ...or applied to damp skin.

The thing about oils - just because something can nourish you on the inside, doesn't mean it will have the same effect applied to the outside. Take coconut oil for example - many people recommend it for use on the skin. But looking at the fatty acid profile of coconut oil, I see no linoleic acid which is necessary for the health of our skin moisture barrier. Maybe that's why a lot of people find coconut oil drying for their skin. It really doesn't supply the skin with the necessary fatty acids. You would need to look at the fatty acid profile of the oils and decide what might be the best oil blend and don't just go for exotic sounding names.

Wed Jan 16, 2013 8:19 am

I use coconut, shea butter and other oils they are too good. Smile

free skin care · Wed Jan 16, 2013 7:57 pm

Yes, I do. I apply my water soluble serums and emulsions, then "seal everything up" with anhydrous DIY mixes. It *is* strange that I like oils and butters because I have oily skin, but lipids are so important for skin metabolism that I experiemented until I found some that didn't break me out. Grapeseed and borage are my absolute favorites so far. I think everyone who uses them should always add a tiny bit of lecithin in (or buy something with it already in there.)

free skin care · Sat Jan 19, 2013 1:45 pm

Yes. I've tried about 1 dozen oils for 2+ months each, to really put them to the test. My favs so far are sea buckthorn oil and unrefined high-quality avocado oil.

free skin care · Sat Jan 19, 2013 6:06 pm

cm5597 wrote:

Yes. I've tried about 1 dozen oils for 2+ months each, to really put them to the test. My favs so far are sea buckthorn oil and unrefined high-quality avocado oil.

I really like sea buckthorn as well. The one I have is an essential oil so I have to mix it with something else (most recently with argan, which is a nice combo). Which brand do you use? I'm just about ready to buy some more.

free skin care · Sun Jan 20, 2013 8:01 am

Hey ShastaGirl Smile

I've only tried Mountain Rose Herb's version. I make it at around 10%, usually in avocado oil, which is still crazy red. I will experiment with other brands in the future, I just haven't gotten to it yet.

Sat Jan 26, 2013 2:24 am

Yes i like only Apricot kernel oil for skin is a light, gentle cold pressed oil with a slight aroma. Apricot kernel oil is also Anti-inflammatory which means it’s great for calming inflamed aggravated skin.

free skin care · Sat Jan 26, 2013 3:47 pm

I used to put coconut oil on my face but it made me break out. Am not convinced it is as good an external moisturiser as some people claim. Seemed more like grease to me.

free skin care · Sun Jan 27, 2013 9:24 am

Moon wrote:

I used to put coconut oil on my face but it made me break out. Am not convinced it is as good an external moisturiser as some people claim. Seemed more like grease to me.

Ditto. For me personally, I actually found coconut oil to slightly dry out my skin. Hence I never understood some of the hype around it as being good for the skin.

Mon Jan 28, 2013 1:02 pm

Yes, because it keeps things simple and if something turns my face red I know what it was rather than having to wonder which ingredient in the face cream didn't agree. I really like the carrot seed oil by Shea Terra Organics and have recently discovered grapeseed oil is great also. There are others I want to try but right now these are working really well.
Also Marula oil works great, my son actually took it back to college with him after Christmas break! It really helped heal a sunburn quickly last summer so I thought if it could do that for a sunburn it could certainly help my face:)

free skin care · Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:32 am

Yes, Emu, Argon, Sea Buckthorn, whatever I have.
I just tried a sample of an interesting one from Sephora called Nude ProGenius treatment oil:

"NUDE’s most coveted product. ProGenius™ Treatment Oil contains ten carefully selected plant oils and is rich in omega 3, 6, 7, and 9. Suitable for vegans, this product is gluten-free with a 100 percent natural, allergen-free fragrance. It contains omega 3, 6, 7, and 9, from ten carefully selected plant oils (black cumin, camellia, camelina, borage, sea buckthorn, macadamia, sweet almond, crambe abyssinica, jojoba, and apricot)."

Didn't have a big enough sample to be able to determine if I really liked it though and it was a bit pricier for an oil but it did contain quite a few!

Tue Jan 29, 2013 1:07 pm

how to say, at night I will put some argan oil on my face, but not everyday. My skin is more combination, so I don't like put too much on my face. During the day, never.

Wed Jan 30, 2013 8:27 am

I used to, but stopped when I went through an acne outrage.
Also, I've read somewhere that putting Olive Oil on your face will darken the skin. is that true?

Fri Feb 01, 2013 12:17 am

Chlorophyll wrote:

Yes, I do. I apply my water soluble serums and emulsions, then "seal everything up" with anhydrous DIY mixes. It *is* strange that I like oils and butters because I have oily skin, but lipids are so important for skin metabolism that I experiemented until I found some that didn't break me out. Grapeseed and borage are my absolute favorites so far. I think everyone who uses them should always add a tiny bit of lecithin in (or buy something with it already in there.)

I have oily skin, and finding anything that left my skin feeling hydrated without stripping it dry, or an oil slick, has been a challenge. I would of never thought of applying oils but they work wonderfully for me. My favorite: grapeseed, apricot kernel, safflower, rosehip. A little goes a long way, I let the oil soak in about 30 mins, and its normally soaked in by then but if not, add a touch of a nightly moisturizer. I imagine if I didnt use so much it would absorb well, but it feels so soothing on my skin after everything I have been doing to it!

Fri Feb 01, 2013 6:08 pm

has anyone applied licorice oil to age spots?

Fri Feb 01, 2013 6:24 pm

i heard this on the steven and chris show. you apply a drop of licorice oil by itself or mix with a little olive oil. regarding seabuckhorn oil it is very high in vit c and rich in antioxidants so it should be helpful against uv damage and good for elasticity

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