Facial oils, the key to radiant skin

Writer NÚRIA PERUC

Facial oils have many beneficial properties for the skin but there are still myths about them, such as that they will make us oilier. Do we really know all their benefits?
Facial oils are packed with antioxidants and vitamins and are perfect for nourishing, moisturizing, soothing, softening and rejuvenating. Many oils contain plant-based ingredients packed with antioxidants that help protect against free radicals and sun damage. They also prevent irritation or inflammation and help prevent water and oil loss in the skin, resulting in a younger, more radiant complexion and minimizing fine lines.

In addition, a good facial oil used as a base after cleansing will help to enhance the penetration and benefits of our usual cream.

There are two types of oils, base oils that can be used directly as emollients to soften, refine and moisturize and essential oils that can be mixed with base oils to offer therapeutic properties. Some of the most common base oils are avocado oil with rejuvenating properties; coconut oil, ideal for the driest and most sensitive skins or jojoba oil that has antibacterial properties and is perfect for more mature skins. Rosehip oil is also very common, perfect for dry and mature skin, helping to nourish the skin and promote cell regeneration.

Essential oils have all the essence of the plants concentrated, becoming so in powerful and effective regenerators for the skin. They are extracted from flowers, leaves, fruits, skin, seeds or roots of plants.Some of the most common are bergamot oil, which helps reduce the amount of sebum in oily skin and fight blemishes and acne; lavender oil has soothing properties, reducing inflammation and helping to heal wounds or rosemary essential oil has rejuvenating effects and relieves disorders caused by stress or nervousness.

Here are our must-have facial oils for healthy, radiant skin.

Oil made with 12 organic plants and essential oils. It instantly penetrates and nourishes dry skin improving elasticity, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and preventing premature aging. It is indicated for mature or very dry skin. It contains pomegranate seed oil, with high antioxidant concentration, evening primrose oil that acts as an anti-inflammatory or rosewood oil that naturally rejuvenates dull or dry skin. It also contains sap that acts as a cell stimulator or geranium oil that balances oily and dry skin while stimulating blood circulation. RRP: 39,90 € http://johnmasters.com/

<chia serum de perricone md.< strong=””> Luxurious oil highly compatible with the skin and quickly absorbed that provides nutrition and hydration. Smoothes fine lines  and softens the skin while providing maximum nourishment and hydration thanks to omega-3 acids. The oil is formulated with exceptional Chia oil extract and 5 essential fat-soluble vitamins scientifically formulated to quickly transform dull, dry skin into a vibrant, luminous and healthy complexion. RRP: 84,90 € http://www.perriconemd.com/</chia serum de perricone md.<>

The eyes, our window to the world, which joins the environment with our interior and reflects with candid transparency the experiences lived and the time spent, deserves a unique care. The perfect combination of delicate plant extracts combined with the regenerative power of the most exclusive essential oils is the pillar that supports this pampering of Alqvimia for our eyes. Based on wheat germ oil, almond oil or rosehip oil among others, this facial oil for eye contour care, allows cell regeneration, moisturizing and restoring skin elasticity and attenuating fine lines. RRP: 64,50 € http://alqvimia.com