Oils and Moisturisers Explained

The questions we are always asked:

Should facial oils be applied before or after moisturiser?
Should I only use one or the other?
What’s the difference between facial oil and a moisturiser?
What’s the benefit of using both?

Here’s all you wanted to know about Facial Oils & Moisturisers:

The Formula

Facial oils are simply made of oils. Our Vital Skin Oils is made with botanical oils - safflower oil, apricot oil, sesame oil, rice oil, avocado oil, jojoba oil.

Moisturisers are full of intense nourishing and hydrating ingredients. Our moisturisers are formulated with cosmeceutical actives, Aloe Vera, witch hazel, trademarked ingredients and antioxidants.

The Benefits

Face Oils They are extremely compatible with skin as our outermost layer is oil based. It nourishes the top layers of the skin and replenishes essential vitamins.

Replaces essential nutrients
Soothes irritation
Calms stressed skin
Repairs damaged cells
Stimulates skin
Intense dose of vitamins

Moisturisers

The main function of moisturising is to nourish the skin. This will help slow down the signs of ageing while keeping your skin silky smooth.

Lighten and brightens the skin
Smooths skin texture
Deeply hydrates
Restores elasticity
Delays signs of ageing
Revitalises appearance

The Use

You should end your routine with a big dose of vitamins. Our Vital Skin Oils are formulated with light botanical oil extracts. They mimic the texture of sebum and absorb into the skin fast. It can be applied after your moisturiser. All of our moisturisers are water soluble, this means that the Vital Skin Oils can penetrate through the layer of nourishment. Remember, everyone is different! For instance, if you have troubled skin, maybe all you need is oils at night and using moisturiser in the morning. We recommend trialling and doing what works best for you and your unique skin type.

As always, allow each product to soak into the skin for 1-2 minutes before applying the next product.