facial oils are making a comeback (updated)

Many people are under the impression that facial oils can make you look greasy, cause breakouts and should only be used to treat dry skin. We're here to tell you otherwise!

Facial oils alone are not moisturisers and you shouldn't use them as such. Instead, they should accompany traditionally moisturising ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerine.

"A good moisturiser has to deliver both water and oil" says aesthetician Ling Chen

Ancient Egyptians kept their skin vibrant and flawless with Moringa Oil. This (very) old-school beauty secret is making a pretty big comeback right now.

In fact, according to top dermatologists, facial oils may be that missing step in your beauty routine. This is why at Avant, we’re revamping skincare traditions by creating wonderful products such as our Age Retexturizing Glycolic Acid Mask-In-Cream, rich in Moringa Oil, to help smooth fine lines and wrinkles.

Whether you’ve got dry or oily skin, you should be using a facial oil to retain or boost the amount of hydration in your skin.

This is especially important in the winter months. You just need to find the right one for your skin type, one which is the correct consistency to not clog up your pores and make you break out.

Oils are fat loving, so they absorb into the skin's lipid barrier (top layer) easier and keep the skin hydrated for longer than just creams. Facial oils give the skin instant softness and smoothness and are jam-packed with essential nutrients, fatty acids and antioxidants.

Facial oils are most commonly made from plant based natural oils which nourish your skin with antioxidants and fight free radicals. They plump skin and can even benefit acne-prone skin. They shouldn’t irritate your skin because of their gentle, natural ingredients. Face oils can also help with the absorption of other products you apply after them, like your serum.