As a skincare product oil often gets a bad rap. There have been many times when we’ve recommended our Miraculous Facial Oil to a customer and they’ve looked at us in sheer horror!
In the beauty market, those with oily skin have been religiously told to purchase “oil-free” products to keep the blackheads away and pimples at bay, and oil has been portrayed as the ultimate villain…
We can understand people’s skepticism, as it may seem counterintuitive to apply more oil to already shine-plagued skin. However, ironically, if shine-free radiant skin is the aim, oil may very well be the solution. You may still be a little (or very) skeptical, so let me explain why.
Your skin produces excess sebum (the stuff that clogs pores and causes breakouts) when its oil levels aren’t balanced. Therefore, if you strip your skin’s natural oils by over cleansing, your body will actually produce more oil to compensate. This creates a vicious cycle, as you apply more oil-free products to keep the oil at bay, the oil continues to builds up – leaving you with shiny skin and constant breakouts.
Skin needs Essential Fatty Acids to stay adequately hydrated. But despite this, your body cannot produce them on its own. The pure plant oils in our Miraculous Facial Oil are rich in Essential Fatty Acids, giving your skin the moisture it needs to stay hydrated, and when balance is restored, overactive sebaceous glands take a breather – leaving you with healthier, more radiant skin!
However, not all oils are created equal. Some products on the market contain mineral oils, which are a by-product of petroleum and can be quite irritating and congesting to the skin. It is fairly easy to tell when a product contains mineral oil, as it won’t be readily absorbed, and will leave a sticky sheeny layer on the surface of your skin. Additionally, these products often contain fillers and additives. Therefore, if a clear complexion is the aim, these oils should be entirely avoided.
Our Miraculous Facial Oil is 100% plant based, and is made up from a blend of pure Organic Rosehip OilKnown to be rich in essential fatty acids that help to nourish, plump and repair the skin More and Organic Evening Primrose OilUsed in Natural Skincare for its skin softening and brightening properties More. These oils are potent sources of skin boosting antioxidants, and are rich in vitamins and essential fatty acids – preventing free radical damage, and helping your skin stay firm, smooth and hydrated.
Additionally, a high concentration of Vitamin A gives our oil blend the ability to penetrate deep below the dermis, so it is absorbed rapidly and does not leave any sticky residue. If you are left with a greasy feeling, then you are using too much. Our Miraculous Facial Oil is highly concentrated, and so a little goes a long way!
In old but new (to the blog) news, founder of Linden Leaves, Brigit Blair was invested with an Order of Merit by the New Zealand Governor General for Services to Business in 2010. Brigit started Linden Leaves 20 years ago from a humble kitchen table operation in her home. “I didn’t set off with a master plan …
Over 25 years Linden Leaves has strongly advocated “support local”. We work with local suppliers wherever possible and are proudly New Zealand owned, New Zealand operated and staunchly New Zealand made. They say it takes “a village to raise a child” — it’s pretty much the same to bring a product like our Memories Body Oil …
Even with the healthiest skin, pores can become clogged and blocked, resulting in blackheads and blemishes. Rather than resorting to harsh chemical scrubs, a clay masque is a natural and gentle way to effectively cleanse and rebalance your complexion; reducing oiliness, drawing out impurities from clogged pores, and speeding up the healing of blemishes. So how …
Our feet work so hard carrying us around all day, and yet they never get any thanks for it. So why not give those hardworking feet a little TLC? Our Foot Massage Cream is a rich blend of pure grapeseed oil, cocoa butter, shea butter, sage essential oil and lemongrass essential oil. These ingredients have …
The Truth About Oil
As a skincare product oil often gets a bad rap. There have been many times when we’ve recommended our Miraculous Facial Oil to a customer and they’ve looked at us in sheer horror!
In the beauty market, those with oily skin have been religiously told to purchase “oil-free” products to keep the blackheads away and pimples at bay, and oil has been portrayed as the ultimate villain…
We can understand people’s skepticism, as it may seem counterintuitive to apply more oil to already shine-plagued skin. However, ironically, if shine-free radiant skin is the aim, oil may very well be the solution. You may still be a little (or very) skeptical, so let me explain why.
Your skin produces excess sebum (the stuff that clogs pores and causes breakouts) when its oil levels aren’t balanced. Therefore, if you strip your skin’s natural oils by over cleansing, your body will actually produce more oil to compensate. This creates a vicious cycle, as you apply more oil-free products to keep the oil at bay, the oil continues to builds up – leaving you with shiny skin and constant breakouts.
Skin needs Essential Fatty Acids to stay adequately hydrated. But despite this, your body cannot produce them on its own. The pure plant oils in our Miraculous Facial Oil are rich in Essential Fatty Acids, giving your skin the moisture it needs to stay hydrated, and when balance is restored, overactive sebaceous glands take a breather – leaving you with healthier, more radiant skin!
However, not all oils are created equal. Some products on the market contain mineral oils, which are a by-product of petroleum and can be quite irritating and congesting to the skin. It is fairly easy to tell when a product contains mineral oil, as it won’t be readily absorbed, and will leave a sticky sheeny layer on the surface of your skin. Additionally, these products often contain fillers and additives. Therefore, if a clear complexion is the aim, these oils should be entirely avoided.
Our Miraculous Facial Oil is 100% plant based, and is made up from a blend of pure Organic Rosehip OilKnown to be rich in essential fatty acids that help to nourish, plump and repair the skin More and Organic Evening Primrose OilUsed in Natural Skincare for its skin softening and brightening properties More. These oils are potent sources of skin boosting antioxidants, and are rich in vitamins and essential fatty acids – preventing free radical damage, and helping your skin stay firm, smooth and hydrated.
Additionally, a high concentration of Vitamin A gives our oil blend the ability to penetrate deep below the dermis, so it is absorbed rapidly and does not leave any sticky residue. If you are left with a greasy feeling, then you are using too much. Our Miraculous Facial Oil is highly concentrated, and so a little goes a long way!
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