So you've decided to try a dry oil in your skin care routine, but you're still confused about what it means. You ask yourself the questions: "What is a dry oil?", "If there are dry oils, are there also moist oils?" and finally: "How can something be liquid and dry at the same time?" We know that solving it is quite a mystery. So let's dive into the paradox of dry oils and help you find some answers.
What is a dry oil?
It is easier to understand the name "dry oil" when we explain that the dryness relates less to the properties of the oil than to the finish that the oil leaves. According to NewBeautyDried oils are body oils that are absorbed so quickly that they sink ”immediately into the skin without leaving any residue. " These oils, which are usually rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, not only absorb quickly, but are also light and do not leave a heavy or sticky feeling on the skin. MindBodyGreen lists commonly used dry oils such as avocado, borage, rose hip seeds, squalene, sesame, grape seed, safflower, camelina, sunflower and evening primrose.
Eminence Organics Wildflower Ultralight Oil is a fine example of a dry body oil – and one 2019 Allure Best Of Beauty Award Winner in the Clean Beauty category. Allure's beauty experts say, "This is the indoor version of jumping through a meadow with arms wide open. The wild bouquet is full of primroses, echinacea, and lavender, giving hair, skin, and nails smoothness." This dry oil moisturizes the skin and immediately leaves a smooth, satin finish.
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What is a wet oil?
If the skin care contains dry oils, moist oils must also be present. "Wet oils" are indeed the term for Oils that linger on the surface and absorb only slowly. Examples of moist oils are neem, coconut, castor, jojoba, tamanu, baobab, sweet almond, hemp seeds and apricot kernel. Though effective to moisturize the entire body, they tend to stay on the skin, making them smooth and greasy for your clothes. A positive note is that these heavy oils are perfect for reducing transepidermal water loss. If you are battling extremely dry or dehydrated skin, moist oils are the perfect solution.
How to use a dry oil
Like most dry oils, our multi-purpose wildflower ultralight oil is designed to be used in three ways for 1] body, 2] hair and 3] nails.
body
To give the skin maximum moisture everywhere, we recommend applying it after a warm bath or shower. Smooth the clean skin and this dry oil binds moisture and leaves a flawless finish.
hair
For light hair, this light oil tames frizz and gives shine without weighing it down. Simply add a few drops of Wildflower Ultralight Oil to your strands to get a smooth and shiny finish.
Nails
And for your hands, the oil strengthens and cares for both nails and cuticles. Gently warm the oil between your palms and massage it into cuticles and nail beds to soften and moisturize it.
In this video you can learn more about our Wildflower Ultralight Oil:
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Can I use a dry oil on my face?
Now that dry oils are less puzzling, you might be tempted to apply them on your face too. But not so fast. According to Alicia HawthorneIt is not recommended to "apply a dry oil to the face as it may not provide enough moisture for most skin types", our product support representative at Eminence Organic Skin Care.
To get effective oils for the complexion, we recommend facial oils such as Eminence Organics Facial Recovery Oil or Triple C + E Firming Oil. These oils are specially formulated for the face and provide the necessary moisture, nutrition and benefits for the complexion and target the appearance of aging.
This entry was originally published in June 2018 and has been updated for accuracy and completeness.