Oils are emollients that help us maintain a protective barrier on the skin, softens and hydrates the skin surface. They can be used for skin care, creating a natural shine and beauty looks. Oils are an excellent choice, especially when used in combination with traditional moisturizing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and glycerin.

The oil is in fact an integral part of a healthy skin and acts as a protective barrier that helps fight skin dryness. They give instant skin softness and smoothness. But more than that, oils are often packed with essential nutrients, fatty acids and antioxidants.

We can move on to the most fun part of using oil - application in make-up.

Stir in a drop of oil in your favorite liquid foundation on days when you want to reduce the coverage of foundation or you want radiant complexion.

Use oil as an primer, especially for dry skin. Feed your skin, reduce dry parts of the face and prevent further occurrence of flakes throughout the day. Allow oils to thoroughly absorb then apply foundation. Radiant complexion is guaranteed!

Small amounts of oil dropped directly to Beautyblender sponge will blend powder and concealer perfectly. In addition to blending, it will leave a subtler glow to the skin. After this, do not forget to wash your sponge.

Apply a drop of oil on top of the fingers, warm it well and then apply it to the highest point on the face as an highlighter. Tops of cheekbones, just above the lips and under the brow.

My current favorite oils are:

Dermalogica Phyto Replanish Oil - beautiful fresh smell that very quickly absorbs into the skin and leaves it soft and supple. When using it for makeup it creates very decent and natural sheen, which looks great live or on camera.

Olival golden oil (available in Croatia, Croatian brand you must try!) gives the skin a moderate sheen. It is not greasy and quickly absorbs into the skin. It can give off more of an intense glossy look if necessary.

Bio Oil, cult oil for face and body that can be mixed with any other product or use it independently. Always gives excellent results.

Nikel (also a Croatian brand) wild rose oil is an excellent oil for night skin care routine and for a little more intense daily glow. Use it on Beautyblender and then apply to the highest points of the face.

How to use oil for skin care?

For dry skin, apply oil in the evening, after cleansing and toning and serum. Mix 4-6 drops of oil directly into the night cream and apply on face and neck. You can also use 4-5 drops over moisturizer that will provide a protective barrier that prevents the dry air pulling moisture from the skin.

For normal skin, follow the same steps for skin care, but cut the amount of drops to 2-3 drops of oil.

For oily or combination and sensitive skin prone to acne follow routine skin care for your skin type, then massage only 1-3 drops of the oil directly on the skin. Oily skin requires less oil and requires water to keep them healthy and moisturized. Generally, when you use a moisturizer for oily skin, you want to be oil free and because it has to absorb into the skin without clogging pores. After hydrate as usual, you can add a protective layer of oil over moisturizer to prevent loss of water.
 
For daily use, apply oil before the daily sunscreen. Avoid putting the oil directly in sunscreen because this way you can reduce the effect of SPF protection