When and How to Use Face Oil: The Ultimate Guide to Face Oil

When to Use Face Oil for Maximum Benefits?

Face oil, like other facial care products, should be used at an appropriate time to maximize its benefits. Carefully selecting when to apply it can enhance the effectiveness of your skincare routine.

Here are examples of when you should use face oil in the morning versus in the evening:

Use face oil in the morning when:

• You want to achieve a glowy finish under your makeup.
• You want to lock in your moisturizer.
• You have dry skin and want to hydrate.

Use face oil in the evening when:

• You want renewal benefits.
• You want deeper nourishment.
• You want to seal in night serums or moisturizers.

You should also use face oil (regardless of time) when:

• Your skin feels dry or tight after cleansing.
• You’ve used active ingredients, such as retinol or acids, and want a calming finish.
• You haven’t used a moisturizer or want to seal everything in.
• You want a finishing glow before heading out.

As with any skincare product, listen to your skin rather than following rigid rules.

How to Choose the Right Face Oil for Your Skin Type

Although anyone can use face oil to support their skincare routine, some products are formulated for specific skin concerns.

• Dry or dehydrated skin: If you have dry or dehydrated skin, consider a richer skin oil such as avocado, marula, or squalane.
• Combination skin: If your skin is oily in some areas and dry in others, you could benefit from a multifunction blend, such as clarifying oil or a lighter squalane, grapeseed, or jojoba oil.
• Oily or acne-prone skin: If your skin is prone to acne breakouts, go for non-comedogenic oils with balancing or anti-inflammatory properties (such as neemseed, hemp seed, or turmeric root). Adding these oils to your skin should not cause more breakouts.

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