How to use oil in your routine
Face oils aren’t just a finishing step. They are a flexible way to support barrier health, calm stressed skin, and restore balance when your routine starts to feel like too much.
Below are a few simple, effective ways to use an oil depending on what your skin needs.
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Use Oil as the Final Step
Apply facial oil after serums and moisturiser.
This helps to:
• Seal in hydration
• Reduce moisture loss
• Leave skin feeling soft, comfortable, and supported
Think of oils as a protective layer over your routine.
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Use Oils for Recovery When Actives Feel Too Harsh
If your skin is feeling:
• Red or irritated
• Tight or dry
• Stinging or sensitive
• Flaky
• More reactive than usual
Consider taking a break from strong actives (like acids, retinoids, or frequent exfoliation).
For a few nights, switch to:
Gentle cleanser → moisturiser → facial oil
This gives the skin barrier time to settle and repair.
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Alternate Oils With Active Nights
You don’t have to choose oils or actives.
A simple approach is:
• Active night
• Recovery night with oil
• Repeat
This supports skin renewal without overwhelming the barrier.
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Oils Are Suitable for Oily Skin Too
Oily skin can still be dehydrated — and when skin is depleted, it can produce even more oil to compensate.
Lightweight, non-comedogenic oils can help:
• Support balance
• Improve comfort and texture
• Reduce the “tight but shiny” feeling many people experience
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Morning, Night — or Both
Morning
Use 1–2 drops pressed over moisturiser (or mixed into it), then finish with SPF.
Night
Use 2–4 drops as the final step for overnight support and recovery.
Adjust the amount to your skin type and how your skin feels.
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Consistency Beats Quantity
More product isn’t better.
A small amount used consistently tends to create better long-term results than applying a lot occasionally.
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Simple Routine Example
AM
Gentle cleanser
Moisturiser
Facial oil (optional)
SPF
PM
Gentle cleanser
Moisturiser
Facial oil