When it comes to facial oils, many people will certainly be afraid because they think facial oils will clog pores and cause acne to appear. Because of this misunderstanding, we are ignoring these types soothing oil very effective. In this article, let's learn about skin care oils with Dermalogica and detailed review of expert-level skin-soothing oils !
What is skin oil?
Facial Oils are known as oils of plant origin. Facial oils are often extracted from seeds. Common ingredients in facial oils include: linoleic acid, oleic acid, vitamin C, vitamin E, antioxidants... In addition, the popular skin beautifying ingredient retinol is it good for sensitive skin ? If you want to learn more, read this article.
Is skin oil an essential oil?
We often confuse these two concepts. You need to understand that essential oils and skin care oils are completely different. Skin care oil is prepared based on carrier oil and essential oil in different proportions and types of oils.
- Carrier Oil: This is the oil used to dilute essential oils. Carrier oils are often extracted from nuts and can be used directly on the skin to massage or remove makeup. Some common carrier oils include: coconut oil, olive oil, Jojoba oil...
- Essential Oil: This is pure oil extracted from different parts of plants such as flowers, leaves, roots, bark... To obtain essential oils, it is necessary to undergo distillation treatment. Complicated distillation and extraction. Thanks to that, essential oils help preserve the unique characteristics of plants such as scent, ingredient properties... Essential oils are extremely powerful oils. Therefore, to be able to use on the skin, essential oil must be diluted with water to steam the face. Or combine with carrier oil to create skin care oil for use directly on the skin. Pure essential oils should absolutely not be used directly on the skin.
Skin care oils
The most popular skin care oils on the market today can be classified into the following 3 types:
- Pure Oils - Pure oils: This is an oil extracted from a single unadulterated seed.
- Pure Blended Oils - Pure Blended Oils: Pure Blended Oils are a mixture of 2 or more oils in the ingredients. Compared to Pure Oils, the price of this balm is much higher. Pure Blended Oils are mixed in certain proportions depending on the manufacturer. The mixing of nourishing oils depends on the characteristics and effectiveness of the product such as: skin-soothing balm, moisturizing balm....
- Oils with active ingredients - Pure oils combined with active ingredients. This is the most popular nourishing oil product on the market. The balm is combined with active ingredients to improve the product's effectiveness on the skin.
Does oil-based skin care cause acne?
Surely, this is a big question of many readers. To understand this problem, you need to know what causes acne?
The cause of acne is that pores are clogged with excess oil and dead skin cells. This blockage becomes the "perfect" environment for bacteria to reproduce, including P. acnes (Propionibacterium acnes). These are the 3 main factors that cause acne.
So does facial oil cause acne? The answer is yes if you choose a skin care oil that is not suitable for your current skin condition. Each skin will have its own characteristics and specific care needs. So, instead of blaming oils, we need to find out: What does the skin need? What skin problems are you having? What skin type are you? Based on clarifying the question, it will help you find the right skin care oil product.
Here are some suggestions for the right conditioner for you:
- For dry skin: you can choose oils that tend to nourish and moisturize the skin such as coconut oil, olive oil, argan oil, Jojoba oil...
- For acne and oily skin: you should choose oils that are antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and regulate the amount of oil on the skin such as: black cumin seed oil, tea tree oil, hazelnut oil, perilla seed oil.. .
Discover Barrier Defense Booster skin-soothing balm
If you are looking for a nourishing oil product that soothes dry and sensitive skin. The Barrier Defense Booster product from Dermalogica is an option you should consider. So what's special about the ingredients of Barrier Defense Booster?
Barrier Defense Booster skin-soothing balm ingredients
Barrier Defense Booster soothing balm is a combination of key oils including:
- Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil - cotton seed oil: Provides the ability to nourish and soften the skin.
- Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil: Is an oil extracted from the seeds of a cruciferous plant native to the Mediterranean region. Crambe Abyssinica Seed contains high levels of Erucic Acid and Omega 9. Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil deeply nourishes the skin. At the same time, provides a layer of skin protection against dehydration.
- Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil: Grape seed oil is considered a highly effective anti-oxidant oil with ingredients such as vitamin E, coenzyme Q10, beta-carotene...
- Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil: Meadowfoam flower seed oil contains two special ingredients: 3-Methoxybenzyl Isothiocyanate (MBITC) and 3-Methoxyphenyl Acetonitrile. These two ingredients have the ability to fight collagen degradation caused by harmful enzymes. At the same time, limit the harmful effects of UVB ultraviolet rays on the skin.
- Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil: Oat seed oil contains Beta-Glucan to help soothe the skin quickly. At the same time, oat seed oil helps strengthen the natural skin barrier thanks to its Lipid component.
- Squalane: Squalane is a moisturizing ingredient that simulates Squalene. Squalene is a lipid naturally produced by skin cells in the body for the purpose of moisturizing the skin. From the age of 20, Squalene production will gradually slow down, causing the skin to become drier. Squalane acts as an artificial moisturizer and emollient with properties similar to Squalene.
Product uses
The uses that Barrier Defense Booster soothing balm can be mentioned as:
- Nourishing oil soothes dry, sensitive skin quickly.
- Provides moisturizing effect and restores the Lipid barrier - the skin's natural protective barrier. Thus, helping to improve skin irritation.
- Triple Defense Complex helps nourish and reduce dry skin
How to use
Take the product by turning it upside down and gently pressing on the bottom of the bottle. Use an amount of 6-10 drops of product. Then, gently rub your hands together. Gently pat your hands on your face and neck from bottom to top and from the inside out.
Additionally, you can mix and match Barrier Defense Booster soothing balm with moisturizer. The product should be used twice a day, morning and evening, for optimal results.
Conclusion
Dermalogica hopes that with the information in this article, you will have a more objective and correct perspective on skin care oil products. Consider your skin condition to choose the most suitable skin-soothing balm!
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