July 13, 2012

beauty diy | facial oil tips

No matter what facial oil you choose (Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Virgin Coconut Oil or Grapeseed Oil are a few of my faves), remember these basic tips for putting your best face forward with facial oils.

shirodhara facial oil

{Photo By Therme Loipersdorf/Courtesy Flickr}

1. Treat your skin, not your sheets.

My general rule of thumb is to get ready for bed at least an hour before I hit the sack. That means after a wash, tone and treat, I have at least 45 minutes for product — oil or otherwise — to absorb into my skin…not my sheets or pillow.

2. Use as little as possible.

You can always add more. Start small, and spread the oil around in gentle, circular motions. If you find that your cheeks aren’t as lubed-up as you like, add a touch more. You don’t want to waste, and you definitely don’t want to be so slick that the oil just sits on your face all night.

3. Keep it cool.

Store your facial oils in a cool, dry and dark area. Underneath the bathroom sink is a typical place to keep your oils, but if you’re used to heating up your bathroom sink like a sauna with long, hot showers, reconsider where you store your precious oils.

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  • http://www.source1beauty.com/ Sophia

    Thank you so much for giving this facial oil tips. This is 100% ayurvedic treatment.

    • http://www.kimberlyloc.com/ kimberlyloc

      you’re welcome! thanks for stopping by :)

  • http://www.tipsfornaturalbeauty.com/ Dima Al Mahsiri

    I like to warm olive oil before applying it to my skin, it absorbs better :)

    • http://www.kimberlyloc.com/ kimberlyloc

      warm olive oil sounds sooooo good right now :)

      • http://www.tipsfornaturalbeauty.com/ Dima Al Mahsiri

        Hi Kimberlyloc,
        I live in the middle east, and virgin olive oil is a traditional natural treatment for hair here .
        Have you been to Jordan before, you should use Dead Sea mud, great natural way for exfoliating skin :)

        • http://www.kimberlyloc.com/ kimberlyloc

          I have never been to Jordan! I’ve tried some Dead Sea muds in products made in North America, but have never been able to be in the Dead Sea — I’ve heard it’s amazing for your skin! I love ocean water regardless — it really gives you a glow and helps you exfoliate, as you mentioned!

          • http://www.tipsfornaturalbeauty.com/ Dima Al Mahsiri

            Yes indeed ! We go to the Dead sea from now and then, I have once wrote a post about one of our trips on my blog, I included some photos,too!

          • http://www.kimberlyloc.com/ kimberlyloc

            Lovely! Link me!

          • http://www.tipsfornaturalbeauty.com/ Dima Al Mahsiri


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