Skin's Natural Oil Production
Sesame oil, sunflower seed oil, olive oil, and other plant-based oils have long been essential cooking ingredients on human tables. If these substances are beneficial when ingested, applying them to the skin should at least be safe. It's precisely this reasoning that led humans to use plant oils for skin moisturization centuries ago.Many dermatologists also affirm that the natural lipid barrier produced by our skin is the best skincare product! This means that among all skincare categories, facial oils most closely mimic the skin's own sebum.
02／Ultimate Repair: Restore the Skin's Natural Grid Pattern
Anyone who's had a skin analysis knows this: under magnification, healthy, undamaged skin displays a grid-like pattern. These crisscrossing lines retain moisture effectively. In contrast, damaged or suboptimal skin reveals parallel lines—thin and unable to hold moisture—forming a horizontal grid pattern.Experts share that plant-based skincare oils effectively repair the skin's underlying texture, rebuilding the moisture network safely and naturally. They are especially the best skincare treasure for normal and dry skin.
03／The Most Fragrant: Healing More Than Just Your Skin
Skincare oils infused with botanical aromas bloom a beautiful flower within your heart the moment you drip them into your palms. The elegance of lotus, the soothing calm of lavender, the sweetness of rose... Who knew skincare could lift your spirits so wonderfully?So, ladies facing mountains of stress, recharge twice daily with botanical oils! To use: pour oil into palms, cup hands together to warm it with body heat, then cup hands over nose and take three deep breaths, letting the fragrance enter your body through your nostrils before pressing it into skin.
Beauty Through "Oil" Care
01／Combine with Creams, Lotions, and Masks
If you prefer not to use too much oil at once, or wish to incorporate essential oils into your routine, try pairing "oil" with other skincare products. For instance, when using cream or lotion, add a few drops of essential oil to your palms, mix it with the cream or lotion, and apply.Or before applying a mask, lightly layer a skin care oil to soothe nerves and soften the skin's surface. Then apply a thick layer of mask. The nutrients from the oil will penetrate alongside the mask's nourishment. The results? Try it and get ready to be thrilled.
02／Remember: Never skip the application order
Most follow the routine of "toner → serum → lotion → cream." Adding a facial oil might tempt you to place it after lotion—but that’s incorrect.Regardless of its name (beauty oil, essence oil, booster oil, nourishing oil...), its texture remains consistent. Skincare oils typically have excellent affinity with the skin (as mentioned earlier, because they closely mimic the skin's natural sebum) and are easily absorbed.Therefore, it must be applied after toner and before serum. This is especially crucial when using thicker serums, lotions, or gel-based creams (their viscosity stems from large-molecule ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which can hinder absorption of subsequent products). Applying the oil first is essential; otherwise, it won't absorb properly and will be wasted.
Note: For products like Lancôme's Advanced Génifique Pre-Serum, always apply the pre-serum first, then follow the sequence: toner → oil → emulsion → cream. Once you incorporate a facial oil into your routine, you can choose to skip either the emulsion or cream step, effectively reducing your skincare count by one product.
03／Massage: Press and Lift for Better Skin
Every woman on Earth knows massage enhances skincare results—especially with oils. This 2-minute technique reduces forehead lines and boosts facial elasticity.
Step 1: Place the first knuckles of your middle and ring fingers on the center of your forehead. Move your fingers up and down while applying pressure, working from right to left once, then repeat in the opposite direction.
Step 2: Position both thumbs at the center of your jawline. Cup your nose with both hands as if breathing.
Step 3: Press the sides of your thumbs and index fingers firmly against your skin, minimizing gaps. Slowly glide both hands upward toward your ears while applying gentle pressure. This helps push facial fat outward from the sides of your face.
Step 4: Slide two fingers from the center of your forehead to your temples, then continue along the front of your ears, down your neck, and to your collarbone. Repeat steps 1-4 three times.