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One criminally underrated skin-care step that goes a long way is a facial oil. It locks in moisture, makes the skin smoother, and strengthens the skin barrier. And, if you pick wisely, it can work amazingly well for your skin concerns. It enhances the skin’s texture, and can even help undo any damage caused by UV rays and active ingredients. However, if adding another step to your already-long daily skincare routine doesn’t seem very convenient, we suggest adding it to your weekly routine, combined with a face massage or gua sha routine. If face massage or gua sha is already a part of your skincare routine, there is a pretty good chance that you are a big advocate for them. However, if you are new to face massage or tools like gua sha, let us bring to your attention that their effects are wondrous. It tightens the facial muscles and helps boost blood flow, reducing puffiness. However, when it comes to face massage, sometimes, the lubricant is just as important as the technique. If you too, would like to hop onto the face massage bandwagon (or even if you’re on it already), we have put together for you our top picks for the facial oils to invest in.
One can’t talk about facial oils from homegrown brands and leave Kama Ayurveda out of discussion. The Kumkumadi youth-revitalising facial oil, in particular, is one of the best anti-ageing facial oils from the brand. It’s enriched with saffron flowers and antioxidants, and addresses skin concerns like fine lines, dullness, uneven skin complexion, and pigmentation. For someone who wants the benefits of retinol without its possible adverse effects, this oil is claimed to be a natural alternative to Retinol!
Indulgeo Essentials also has some great facial oils, like the Zafferano Anti-aging oil and the Splendid Pigmentation Night Oil. Our pick however, is their Rose Gold Oil. The facial oil, infused with 24K gold flakes, rosehip oil, and orange peel extract, targets dark spots, dullness, and signs of aging. Bonus? It doubles up as a primer, offering a smooth canvas for make-up!
This is a great option if you’re looking for an oil that doesn’t feel super heavy or greasy. It’s lightweight, non-sticky, fragrance-free, and very hydrating. Made with natural olives, it moisturises the skin really well. Besides using it as a facial oil, you can also use it for your body and hair. It’s also non-comedogenic, so it won’t clog your pores, leading to breakouts. It works well for UV damage, dryness, and appearance of fine lines.
Enriched with moisturising ingredients like Himalayan seabuckthorn berries, Omega 7, Vitamin K, antioxidants, and bioactives, this oil repairs dry, damaged, and acne-prone skin. The best part? It’s free of harmful additives like alcohol, parabens, silicons, artificial fragrances, and colourants.
Not only does this rosehip oil address a plethora of skin concerns like dullness, fine lines, under-eye concerns, dark spots, acne, pigmentation and blemishes, but it’s also currently-free. It’s light-weight, and gets absorbed easily. It makes the skin look brighter, clearer, and more plump. Pixi Rose Oil Blend