Most of us, especially people with oilier skin will do anything to avoid using oil as part of their skin care routine. Unfortunately, oils have gotten a bad rap. Oils, or what we usually refer to as lipids when discussing skin, create a barrier protecting your skin against the elements. Damage to this barrier occurs daily, so maintaining an effective barrier requires a continuous application of products containing lipids. For example when oils are applied on the skin it prevents dehydration not only at the surface but at the deeper levels of the skin. In addition, lipids increase the water resistance of the skin which is quite important as it obstructs water-soluble pollutants from penetrating into the skin. Moisture loss may result in dry, scaly or even cracked skin, bacteria-related acne, eczema, rosacea-type inflammation, atopic dermatitis and/or skin congestion, among other problems. Lipids also help to soften the skin, to smooth it and to provide elasticity.The crucial aspect should always be the support of the natural skin regeneration. There are many different oils on the market. And though all oils will create this important barrier, not all oils are necessarily beneficial to the skin such as mineral oil, which is a petroleum based oil. Different oils have different benefits and are appropriate for different skin types. Therefore when I am mixing a serum for oily skin I would not use the same carrier oil that I would use on dry skin. Speaking of dry skin, many people with dry skin feel they need very thick heavy moisturizers. Again, this is not the case. It is the oils, butters and extracts that are in the moisturizer that are going to improve your skin. Generally, most moisturizers are thickened with gums and waxes which are not bad for your skin but do little if nothing to moisturize your skin.
So put those fears aside, try a serum or body oil you will be so happy you did.
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