HW TO BUY / TO DO
HERWORLD JAN 2020Get Oiled
The good ones are not
oily and stinky, won’t clog
pores, and are essential
for skin and hair health.Maybe it’s our humid climate.
Maybe it’s because our skin
breaks out at the slightest
provocation. In any case, the
idea of using oil on our face,
scalp and hair isn’t something
we take to intuitively.
The truth is, the right
kind of face oils are our best
bets for achieving healthy
skin because of how they help
shore up the skin barrier –
that outermost layer of cells
and oils that is the skin’s
fi rst line of defence against
external factors, keeping
moisture in and damaging
stuff out. And since a weak
barrier brings on problems
such as dehydration, dullness
and sensitivity, strengthening
it is right up there on the to-do
list for better skin.
Not only are oils good for
all skin and hair types – yes,
even oily and blemish-prone
complexions, and greasy
scalps – many are lightweight,
fast-absorbing and won’t
result in a slick face or head.
How to use: Add a few
drops to your moisturiser
or foundation, or apply it as
the last step of your skincare
routine to seal in moisture.
For hair, use an oil-infused
shampoo. Remember though:
Using a face oil doesn’t mean
you can skip the moisturiser,
as skin needs both oil and
water to function well.- GYH
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