Explainer / Which face oils should you add to your skincare routine? 4 lesser-known yet powerful options, from white truffle and baobab to moringa and orchid, with anti-inflammatory and anti-ageing properties
- Popular face oils like jojoba, grapeseed, rosehip, tea tree and argan have been used for decades – and now newcomers are looking to slide into the skincare game, from white truffle to moringa
- The baobab tree is not only an icon of the African continent but, oils can be extracted from its fruits to boost collagen production, similar to orchid oil, which is brimming with essential minerals
Whether you’re a face oil novice or an expert, understanding the power and purpose of what’s on offer can help optimise your daily routine for smooth, hydrated skin all year round. However, if you’ve hesitated to try oils, it’s understandable – they can be intimidating.
Keiko Negishi, aesthetician and skin therapist at Fild Studio in New York, explains that once you find the right one for your skin, the benefits grow exponentially: “They can provide anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits, balance sebum production and improve elasticity.”
Chances are, when you think about facial oils, some names come to mind immediately. Popular ones like jojoba, grapeseed, rosehip, tea tree and argan have been used for decades both on their own and as part of more complex formulas, but they’re only a few within the long list of oils available out there.
Read on to find out more about four key facial oils and how – or if – you should incorporate them into your skincare routine.
1. White truffle oil
