Pure vegetable oils can be both carrier and essential oils. The carrier oils are extracted from the nuts and seeds of plants by cold pressing. The essential oils are extracted from plant flowers by water vapor distillation. Oil serums with no added water do not need preservatives. They should only be protected from oxidation to preserve their valuable content. We use only 100% plant-based and natural antioxidants such as lecithin, rosemary extract and vit. E.
Pure vegetable oils have a composition that is identical to the sebum of the human skin. Therefore, they do not prevent it from breathing, do not hinder its normal vital functions, do not clog its pored, nor remain only on the surface. Applying an excessive amount of oil can create a feeling that it sits on the surface and does not absorb. In this case, take more time to massage it in or to pat the residue with a napkin. 3 or 4 drops of serum are quite enough for the face.
Pure oils consist of essential for the skin unsaturated and saturated fatty acids, phytosterols, phospholipids, vitamins A, D and E – also known as antioxidants, and other valuable biologically active substances. They are alive and real food for the skin, and stimulate its natural barrier functions. What’s more, the antioxidants in the oils prevent the sebum which secretes from the pores from oxidizing and causing pimples and comedones to appear. Quality vegetable oils are easily absorbed by the skin and balance its sebum secretion.
Oils reach the deeper layer of the skin, which allows only oils, without water or water-soluble compounds. There they are completely absorbed. Their valuable ingredients are processed and utilized by the skin, and maintain water in the intercellular spaces. Thus, normal vital functions and communication between cells are maintained. The skin improves its moisture content, elasticity and protection from external environmental influences. This delays the appearance of wrinkles and visibly reduces existing ones.
However, it is important that the serum is completely natural and plant-based, without petroleum derivatives, waxes or restructured oils, in order to have good absorbency!
Oils are more economical to use on the skin than water-based products. Drier skins absorb oils faster. Applied to oily and combination skins, the oils signal the skin to produce less of its own sebum. Thus, skin greasiness is gradually and naturally balanced and regulated, and the sebum does not oxidize, which counteracts the appearance of pimples and comedones.
After using an oil-based serum, a cream can be applied as a second step. The absorption of subsequent cosmetic products into the skin is better, and their effect more visible, because the oils transport the valuable substances into the skin.
