Beauty

[lorretta]

To those of you who have used these oils over a period of three to six months-can you say your lines and wrinkles have improved because of them ? I have been told they are just regular moisturizers and cannot help with real problems-no more than a regular face cream. thank you for your answers.

[love me love my cats]

To be honest, NO not really. I don't use them as much as I used to, but when I did I mostly thought that my skin felt more moisturized & somewhat plumper. I still use occasionally but over the last year have been exclusive to Paula's Choice products. The improvement to my skin with her products have been much more noticable.

[HappyDaze]

I don't really use oils to address fine lines or wrinkles- the oils replace my moisturizers or serums. They also add extra support to protect my skin from any future sun damage (along with my sun screen) due to the antioxidants they contain. They have helped keep my skin moisturized, plumper and have helped fade a few freckles I had. I personally do not think they could reverse any wrinkles per se, although they might soften them a bit.

[Harpa]

My response would be very much like HappyDaze, but with an addendum:

I've experienced several different oils over the past few years, and I've boiled it down to two that I feel offer a more "complete" package for skin nutrients. Well, that part is immaterial.

Oils (among other things) provide a protective layer between you and the elements, holding in your own moisture (I keep stressing that!) and thus "works on" lines & wrinkles. The more your skin functions "youthfully," the better.

Now you have to ask how skin functions! (In your youth!) Your hydration primarily comes from the inside. Your skin produces its own oil (sebum), which is your protective layer. But you can maintain a pristine diet, and still lose hydration, just by virtue of age. (And at any age, for a lot of reasons, your own sebum production can either be too much or too little.) As we age, our skin changes. So, you supplement with topical applications.

When I changed my moisturizer to aloe vera & oils, my skin stays comfortable, hydrated, supple, conditioned, smooth, unlined, balanced, radiant....If I leave out something, just fill it in here!

Don't forget, that you need "oils," essential fatty acids on the inside, too.

[Katcat1]

One oil tht hs mde difference for me is M_rul_ oil. I use _Cure Orgnics oil.

[jennlinn]

I can honestly say after over a year of using Argan oil that there has been NO improvement in fine lines or wrinkles. In fact, as expected they may have progressed and gotten worse. However, I can say that my skin does have a smoother texture and more even tone...but I attribute that to my weekly peel pads from Philosophy.

Also, over the past two or three years I've decided that I personally prefer Tarte's Maracuja oil over any Argan oil I've tried. It seems to soak in faster, and really balances my skin in a way nothing has in the past.

What has helped most with fine lines and wrinkles for me is Clinique's overnight moisture mask. I LOVE what this product does for my skin. It's just amazing and I wish I had tried it sooner.

[Funloving]

There's nourishment for the skin, but no anti-aging ingredients per se. I wouldn't expect anything but a nice soft skin texture. I found coconut oil in liquid form recently. Exciting to me since I use this oil for so many things. Argan (and other oils) can only do so much; keep your skin soft and temporarily plumped.

[mistriTsquirrel]

I use avocado oil, and it keeps my skin dewy-looking.

It also keeps my eczema patches at bay, for the most part.

Overall, I feel that my use of avocado oil makes me look younger because my skin looks more moisturized and dewy...not dull and aged.

I also haven't had any acne cysts since I started using oils instead of creams with synthetic ingredients.

If you are using a certain oil, and it isn't giving you results, try another...you may be very pleased with the outcome.

P.S.-- You don't need to spend a lot of money for designer brands...try purchasing cold-pressed oils from companies who aren't affiliated with celebrities or high-end cosmetic companies. You can get great products without big price tags.

[emmysmom]

I love my argan oil and I think its softened my wrinkles! My skin looks so hydrated and that says alot in this bitter cold winter!

[kmbcincy]

On 1/27/2014 Harpa said:

My response would be very much like HappyDaze, but with an addendum:

I've experienced several different oils over the past few years, and I've boiled it down to two that I feel offer a more "complete" package for skin nutrients. Well, that part is immaterial.

Oils (among other things) provide a protective layer between you and the elements, holding in your own moisture (I keep stressing that!) and thus "works on" lines & wrinkles. The more your skin functions "youthfully," the better.

Now you have to ask how skin functions! (In your youth!) Your hydration primarily comes from the inside. Your skin produces its own oil (sebum), which is your protective layer. But you can maintain a pristine diet, and still lose hydration, just by virtue of age. (And at any age, for a lot of reasons, your own sebum production can either be too much or too little.) As we age, our skin changes. So, you supplement with topical applications.

When I changed my moisturizer to aloe vera & oils, my skin stays comfortable, hydrated, supple, conditioned, smooth, unlined, balanced, radiant....If I leave out something, just fill it in here!

Don't forget, that you need "oils," essential fatty acids on the inside, too.

GREAT POST...pretty much says it all