They can soften lines, fight blemishes, and moisturize like crazy, but do they deserve all the hype? Juno DeMelo takes a closer look at facial oils.
A few years ago, I moved from New York City to Portland, Oregon, where people not only knit their own scarves, but also dye the yarn with marigolds and mushrooms they’ve gathered while hiking. I got on board with the crafting and foraging, but when one of my friends suggested I Portlandify my skincare regimen by swapping moisturizer for a facial oil, I stood my ground. Even though I lived in a place where flannels and clogs were considered evening wear, that didn’t mean I had to trust my complexion to extracts that have been around for thousands of years.
Lately, though, the entire country has started drinking the activated Kool-Aid: Beauty oils are everywhere. Zoë Kravitz swears by the softening powers of coconut, Chloë Grace Moretz credits olive oil for clearing up her complexion, and model Anaïs Pouliot slathers on argan before bed. I may not have two dots over the vowels in my name, but I’m beginning to think it’s time to find my own magic elixir.
“Unfortunately, there’s no one-size-fits-all oil,” says Dr. Mona Gohara, a dermatologist in Connecticut. “They’re like jeans: A pair that looks good on Gisele won’t work on me, because I’m 4'11" and curvy.” While most experts agree that it takes a little trial and error to find the right concoction for your skin, knowing the basics can help you test out of Oils 101.
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