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Julie Lievre; is the Technical Support Manager-Americas for a global medical device company. She has an MBA from St. Joseph’s College and has been writing for several years. Her passions include cooking, writing, reading, and working out. Her goal is to become a full-time writer, and she is working on her first novel. She can be reached at radjl@optonline.net |
| If you are like me, just the thought of putting oil on your face as a moisturizer is enough to make me break out. When I first heard about facial oils I was extremely skeptical and thought they must be for people with dry skin, not oily/combination skin like mine. I was sure that this was not a solution for me. I had been hearing great things on the news and reading about different brands and types of oils to use. On a morning news show, they were discussing the oils and in the segment suggested that using facial oils on oily skin can actually help your skin produce less oil and balance it out. I wasn’t convinced, but I was intrigued since my skin is dry in some areas and oily and prone to breakouts in others. I decided to try one of the oils that was featured on the news program, though there are many to choose from in all price ranges. One of the featured products was Boots Botanics Organic Facial Oil made by the UK based company, Boots. I generally gravitate toward more natural and organic products so I decided to try it as it is conveniently sold at my favorite store, Target. The ingredients are 100% organic and it contains Sweet Almond Oil, Bergamot (Citrus) Oil, and Lemon Peel Oil. This oil also contains Rosehip which is an Omega oil that is used to improve the texture of your skin. The bottle comes with a dropper so you can place 3 drops in your hand and gently apply to freshly washed skin to lock in the moisture. I do this each morning and right before bed, and may I say, this oil smells so amazing. The oil is very light and feels great on your skin so in the warmer months I just use the oil. In winter if I want a bit more moisture to calm my dry skin, I mix the oil with my normal moisturizer and it works perfectly. Oh! I almost forgot the best part, at Target this oil is only $8.99/bottle! I tried a few other brands and felt that some were too heavy for me, the fragrance didn’t appeal to me, or they were a bit pricier. You really need to try a few and see what works best for your skin and what you like, but I cannot say enough about how well these oils work. Trust me you will also be hooked and facial oil will become a part of your daily routine. As with anything new that you use on your skin, I recommend trying on a small area first as some may have sensitivities to these natural products. |
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