Something about oils conjures up the feeling of easy luxury. Think about it—it’s slippy and runny. You have to take time and be intentional about applying it. In the fast-paced modern world, time is priceless. Therefore, spending precious time slowly and intentionally applying oils to your skin is an everyday decadence. For mid-lifers, this step in skin care is an integral part of our regime, especially during the winter months. Facial oils help mature skin maintain its natural glow. If you are pressed for time, make your nighttime regime the time when you use the best products. You can turn your nighttime routine into a mindful experience, then, the benefit in 2 in 1. Selecting an oil with a scent you enjoy will certainly deepen the overall experience. Use oil as part of your nighttime winter skincare regime and you will awake looking fresh and glowy.
Ingredients To Look Out For In Nighttime Winter Skincare
The popular concern for mature skin in winter is the loss of moisture and radiance. Natural oils or products derived from natural oils are good for mature skin. However, if your skin type is oily, use a dedicated to that concern.
To the lack of freshness in winter seek out products with ingredients like:
- Grape seed oil is known for its ability to improve skin texture and elasticity, as well as, even out skin tone
- Rosehip Oil Can calm inflammation and help minimize fine lines. It Moisturises skin
- Sunflower Seed Oil Helps support the skin’s natural moisture barrier, prevent dehydration. It can help make your skin feel softer and smoother
Facial Oils You Can Use In Winter
Eko Botanicals Makeda Radiance Botanical Oil (30ML RRP£45) has an aromatic botanical smell. The moment it hits your palm, it’s almost impossible not to take a deep breath. It can be used day or night. Apply at night for a soothing wind down. ‘Fast absorbing and works to balance skin’s PH and promote cell renewal, leaving skin glowing and radiant.‘
Caudalie is known for its skincare formulas packed with skin-loving nutrients from various parts of grapes and the vine. Their Overnight Detox Oil (30ML RRP£35) is a dry oil that promises to help regenerate stressed skin for a fresh-looking complexion by morning. It contains grapeseed oil rich in Omega 6, musk rose and sweet almond oils, neroli, and lavender essential oils.
Give Abi Cleeve her flowers for bringing lamellar technology skincare to the UK via her brand, Skinsense. The Midnight Oil Concentrate is part of the Hydranet collection, which aims to ‘focus on optimising the skin’s moisture levels and protection from external aggressors.’
The Midnight Oil Concerntrate absorbs quickly into the skin. Two to three drops before night cream is all that is needed to wake with hydrated, plump-looking skin. The fragrance is an indulgent blend of sandalwood, ylang-ylang, lavender, and chamomile; a soothing combination perfect for night to aid sleep.
Budget-friendly natural oils are another option, for your nighttime winter skincare regime.
Keep It Simple
Budget-friendly natural oils are another option. If you like to keep your skincare super easy these oils are store cupboard essentials, purchase two when you go food shopping. Buy one for the kitchen and one for the bath/bedroom. Try one of these:
- Virgin coconut oil helps moisturize dry skin. In addition, research suggests this natural oil may have additional antibacterial, antioxidant, and wound-healing properties when applied to oil.
- Virgin olive may reduce aging skin and wrinkles, Olive oil contains the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. Some of these vitamins may be beneficial for the skin.
You can purchase pure natural oils from the sustainable brand Sheabutter Cottage.
NOTE: If you have a food allergy or topical dermatitis, you should consult a doctor or pharmacist before trying new skin care.
How do you feel about using oil on your face? Do you have any Nighttime Winter Skincare hacks? Comment below.
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