In recent years, there has been a trend in the beauty industry of “using oil for skincare”. However, due to the humid and hot climate in Hong Kong, many people are hesitant to use oil-based products. But when transitioning between seasons, relying solely on moisturizing is not enough to achieve the optimal balance of water and oil in the skin. It is only by combining moisturizing with skincare oil that significant improvements can be made! In terms of everyone’s concern for a refreshing feel, the following are recommended lightweight and easily absorbed skincare oils, which are definitely essential for moisturizing and firming during the transition into autumn.
What is “oil skincare” exactly?
The skin surface has a layer of sebum film composed of sweat, oil, and other secretions, which can protect the skin’s health and prevent the invasion of irritants. “Nourishing the skin with oil” refers to using skincare oil or essence oil to moisturize the sebum film of the skin, thereby replenishing and strengthening the sebum film, preventing the loss of skin moisture, and achieving a moisturizing effect. “Nourishing the skin with oil” is suitable for any skin type and can be used all year round, especially during weather changes or in the autumn and winter seasons!
//Only dry skin needs oil in autumn and winter?//
Many people have a common misconception about facial oils, thinking that they are only suitable for dry skin or for use during the dry autumn and winter seasons. Additionally, due to the hot and humid weather in Hong Kong, people tend to hesitate when it comes to using facial oils. However, the skin needs the nourishment of oils, as only moisturizing without replenishing oils can easily lead to increased oil production due to an imbalance of water and oil. During seasonal transitions, simply moisturizing is not enough to achieve the optimal balance of water and oil in the skin. It is necessary to incorporate facial oils along with moisturizers to effectively improve the issue.
//2023 Skincare Oil Recommendations//
This natural “Royal Honey Essence” that combines honey, propolis, and royal jelly is the perfect partner for repairing damaged skin! With 97% natural ingredients, it perfectly combines the advanced technology of essence with the silky smoothness and non-greasy lightweight feeling of care oil. With just one application, it instantly moisturizes the skin and reshapes the skin’s natural defense barrier, with long-lasting effects! With long-term use, it can improve the skin barrier and provide even more hydration to the skin!
CLARINS Double Serum has been well-loved since its launch. The new lightweight version retains the core elements of Double Serum: the [water+oil] golden ratio remains unchanged. It perfectly blends 21 highly effective plant extracts with the super antioxidant ingredient, turmeric, to maximize 5 major cell repair effects: regeneration, nourishment, hydration, oxygenation, and defense! This ultra-light and fast-absorbing skincare oil is especially suitable for the hot and humid weather in Hong Kong, as well as for individuals with combination or oily skin.
Combination and oily skin resist using oil mainly because they are afraid of the sticky texture. Elizabeth Arden’s Super Evolution Golden Navigation Lightweight Capsules will definitely be your best choice! The essence and oil are precisely blended in a golden ratio to create a lightweight texture that is light and non-greasy and can be quickly absorbed by the skin. The added ingredient of squalane effectively controls sebum secretion, helps the skin restore water-oil balance, and easily creates a delicate and light water-glowing complexion, allowing combination and oily skin to get rid of the curse of oily surface and enlarged pores!
Office workers often stay up late and face various life pressures, which leads to a decrease in the skin’s self-repair ability. I highly recommend INNISFREE Red Tea Anti-Aging Revitalizing Essence Oil, which deeply repairs and intensely moisturizes dry and aging skin. The water-based formula of the essence oil is refreshing and non-greasy, allowing it to quickly penetrate the skin. The exclusive patented skincare ingredient, Red Tea Anti-Aging Extract™, has powerful skin conditioning effects. Combined with highly effective active ingredients, it helps fight against premature aging, deeply moisturizes, and brightens the skin, radiating a healthy glow from within!
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//Usage 1: Use in combination with other skincare products//
Want to hydrate while also achieving a locking water effect? I recommend a “oil-based skincare” tip, which is to mix one to two drops of skincare oil with toner or essence. You can also mix it with essence or moisturizer, and then massage and apply it, which helps with penetration and moisturizing the skin. Jurlique’s exclusive “8+2” skincare golden rule uses an upgraded version of the activating essence paired with facial nourishing oil to simultaneously nourish the skin with water and oil, effortlessly cultivating hydrated and beautiful skin.
Jurlique Rose Moisture Plus Revitalising Oil HK$370/30ml
Jurlique Herbal Recovery Antioxidant Face Oil HK$580/50ml
//Usage 2: Mask Oil Application//
If you want to rescue your skin from dryness during the changing seasons, or if your skin is peeling, you can try the popular Japanese “oil mask method” to quickly replenish moisture to your skin! After cleansing, warm the essence oil in your palms and apply it to your face, gently pressing with your palms for 3-5 minutes. Then, leave the essence oil on your face for 30 minutes for your skin to absorb. Finally, use a cotton pad soaked in toner or a moisturizing mask, and apply it to your face for about 15 minutes!
//Usage 3: Mixed Foundation//
In addition to mixed skincare products, Korea also highly recommends mixing skincare oil into foundation to enhance the moisturizing effect of makeup and make the base makeup more adherent and glossy!
