DO BEAUTY OILS MOISTURIZE?

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Uh, NO! I'm still completely baffled by the exploding trend of beauty oils on the market.

The human body is 50-70% water depending on who you source. If you pour a cup of oil into a gallon of water the oil will rise to the top correct? If you pour a gallon of water into a container first and then pour in the cup of oil, the oil will still rise to the top right?


So if we're mostly made of water and oil sits on top of the skin where does the moisture come into play?
In fact, if your body/skin is dehydrated or lacking moisture/water then oil will only seal in existing moisture. OILS DO NOT MOISTURIZE.

What's worse is if your skin is dry and you add oil to your skin it will create the perfect breeding ground for acne-promoting bacteria. Oil will help clog the dry skin and debris into pores. When you're much older and don't have to worry about hormones this is less of a worry, but the best thing to do is use either shea butter (whipped) or an emulsion/oil-free formula where the ingredient "alcohol" is VERY low on the label.

If you do use a face oil make sure you are well exfoliated. Apply the oil on top of skin that is damp to help seal in moisture. Stay away from oils that are too fragrant. I've seen fragrance (no matter how natural) promote breakouts on sensitive skin.

Hope this helps make your winter better!