What is the best facial oil?
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free skin care · Thu Dec 27, 2012 3:58 pm

Hello Ursula Smile

I love pure Moroccan Argan oil too, not necessarily Josie Maran, as long as it is pure Moroccan Argan oil. I've used this oil for a very long time and even give my mom this oil to improve her scaly dry skin and it helped greatly. Argan oil is easily absorb into the skin and leaves a silky feeling or smoothness "like a baby's bum". It is especially great in winter time when it is dry and cold. It is also a great hair oil too as a deep conditioning treatment. I LOVE this oil! Smile

Sun Nov 10, 2013 3:04 pm

suzannek wrote:

I've recently discovered Maracuja oil, aka passion fruit oil. I purchased mine from Oca-Brazil. It is relatively inexpensive. I really like the way in gets totally absorbed and doesn't feel like it sits on my skin. It ostensibly has some great properties as well. You can read some review on MUU.

The Maracuja Oil from Russell Organics is also good quality and relatively inexpensive.

free skin care · Sun Nov 10, 2013 3:52 pm

Chia seed oil and Inca inchi oil have vegan omegas that are nourishing to the skin's barrier.
Perricone has been using them but you can buy the oils yourself for a fraction of the cost.

free skin care · Mon Nov 11, 2013 6:53 am

fawnie wrote:

Chia seed oil and Inca inchi oil have vegan omegas that are nourishing to the skin's barrier.
Perricone has been using them but you can buy the oils yourself for a fraction of the cost.

HI Fawnie,
This is the first I've heard of Inca inchi oil. What do you know/think of it? I value your opinion. Thanks.

free skin care · Mon Nov 11, 2013 7:47 am

I use Inca inchi (sacha inchi) oil and chia oil interchangeably since they have similar fatty acid profiles (not exact tho). They both plump up the skin and give a healthy glow when applied to damp skin to seal in moisture. I dont even wear foundation any more because I like this healthy luminous look.

"Sacha Inchi Oil is not only highly digestible and full of antioxidants, it is an amazing plant source of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. It also contains vitamin A and vitamin E – helping the body's cells, tissues, glands and organs stay healthy.
Sacha Inchi oil can be added to salad dressings or smoothies. Additionally, Sacha Inchi Oil is light enough to be applied topically to the skin and has been used for its anti-aging properties and ability to visibly reduce wrinkles."
http://www.sunfood.com/sacha-inchi-oil-250ml-cold-pressed-virgin-raw-sustainably-grown.html

I wont insult you by posting a wall of text but there are many sites that give infos about topical EFA oils:
http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/skin/EFA/

Dr Setterfield recs using omega oil post derma needling but fish oil just seems wrong somehow (not bad tho if you use Carlson's lemon flavor). This doesnt have a fishy smell and its very smooth feeling. You do need to refrig it tho since its fragile like fish oil.

Adding 0.2% rosemary antioxidant oil to a bottle of sachi inchi helps retard oxidation:
http://www.anandaapothecary.com/aromatherapy-essential-oils/rosemary-antioxidant.html

HTH

free skin care · Mon Nov 11, 2013 8:42 am

fawnie wrote:

I use Inca inchi (sacha inchi) oil and chia oil interchangeably since they have similar fatty acid profiles (not exact tho). They both plump up the skin and give a healthy glow when applied to damp skin to seal in moisture. I dont even wear foundation any more because I like this healthy luminous look.

"Sacha Inchi Oil is not only highly digestible and full of antioxidants, it is an amazing plant source of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. It also contains vitamin A and vitamin E – helping the body's cells, tissues, glands and organs stay healthy.
Sacha Inchi oil can be added to salad dressings or smoothies. Additionally, Sacha Inchi Oil is light enough to be applied topically to the skin and has been used for its anti-aging properties and ability to visibly reduce wrinkles."
http://www.sunfood.com/sacha-inchi-oil-250ml-cold-pressed-virgin-raw-sustainably-grown.html

I wont insult you by posting a wall of text but there are many sites that give infos about topical EFA oils:

http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/skin/EFA/

Thank you

HTH

This is a great article. I like that it addresses the value of topical and internal supplementation (Needing both for maximum effect).
So important: EFAs cannot be synthesized in our bodies and must therefore be obtained from the diet. They are almost magical.

free skin care · Mon Nov 11, 2013 9:26 am

I would like to suggest that oil can be great for hair also. I like to use pure 100% argan oil on the ends of my hair. It does not build up like silicone products can.

Other products recommended are olive and avocado.

free skin care · Mon Nov 11, 2013 9:28 am

I would like to suggest Garden of Wisdom for purchasing oils. Huge selection and there is a sample pack offered. Three small bottles selected for your skin type.

Thu Nov 14, 2013 6:36 am

Any oil is good for a skin IMHO.

Thu Nov 14, 2013 3:15 pm

I recommend you jojoba oil (is extremely similar to human sebum and helps in producing collagen)and neem oil (is good for excessively dry skin. I also recommend you to not use lemon if your skin is dry.
Hope I helped Smile

free skin care · Fri Nov 15, 2013 2:22 pm

Lilac1 wrote:

I recommend you jojoba oil (is extremely similar to human sebum and helps in producing collagen)and neem oil (is good for excessively dry skin. I also recommend you to not use lemon if your skin is dry.
Hope I helped Smile

Yup .Jojoba seems to be the lighter and most cleansing plus moisturizing oil.

I have read also the opinion that seborrheic dermatitis is being caused by feeding the yeast that natural exists on skin with any kind of oils including the natural oil production .So would be better to use any oil in moderation and imo never everyday.

Bad things happened to me when i did ocm everyday.

Wed Nov 27, 2013 7:49 am

usually when the the temperature starts to drop outside I use sweet almond oil and it used to be great but now, I have moved to a new apartment with very hard water and my cheeks are not moisturised enough, they tend to actually peel a bit. so I have been applying shea butter mixed with a bit of calendula oil and even that is not doing the job! I'm trying to figure that out right now... do I really need to buy a more-effective moisturiser... Confused

but if you don't live in a very cold climate and with hard water as I do, I STRONGLY recommend sea buckthorn oil. It absorbs quite fast and leaves your skin clear - seriously Clear. it gives you the glowing skin of a 5-year-old girl and it does so from the very fist use. for me it isn't moisturising enough for the winter though.

I don't know if it's very common in the US but I come from the Baltic countries where (my aunt makes it herself actually) it's reallly cheap.

Wed Nov 27, 2013 7:51 am

panoslydios wrote:

I have read also the opinion that seborrheic dermatitis is being caused by feeding the yeast that natural exists on skin with any kind of oils including the natural oil production .So would be better to use any oil in moderation and imo never everyday.

Bad things happened to me when i did ocm everyday.

that is very interesting! what happened?

free skin care · Wed Nov 27, 2013 8:15 am

GillianF wrote:

Any oil is good for a skin IMHO.

I disagree that ANY oil is good for skin. Some skin conditions can only tolerate some oils. If breakout prone, you need to proceed with caution. I always suggest doing a patch test.

If you purchased an oil that cannot be used on your face; maybe try your hair (in very small amounts) or your body.

free skin care · Wed Nov 27, 2013 8:39 am

I usually use argan, squalane or macadamia but oil, but chia seed oil is next on the list!

Thu Nov 28, 2013 6:50 am

I have been using coconut oil for my skin care routine. I have sensitive skin like yours as well, and I am happy that I am going fine with coconut oil which I have learned from winningskin.net.

You can try this as well and see if it will turn good with you as well.

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