Facial oil or facial cream, what's the difference?
April 1, 2014 – Marina Engervik
Are you unsure about what the difference is between a facial oil and a facial cream? Are you a little unsure about which one you should choose?
First, some quick facts: A regular cream contains water and oil that are mixed using an emulsifier (a substance that binds oil and water) to create a "creamy" consistency. Creams can often contain many types of emulsifiers and preservatives to keep the cream stable and fresh. Emulsifiers do not do any good to the skin, but are a packaging that provides consistency.
Facial oils and facial serums are simply the active ingredients mixed together without an emulsifier or "wrapper". Our facial oils consist of active ingredients such as oils, herbs, vitamins and extracts. When formulated correctly, the user will only need to shake the bottle lightly before use to mix the different ingredients.
Facial oils are very nourishing and work deeper into the skin due to their active ingredients. You normally don't need as much facial oil in volume as when using cream since it is concentrated.
Oils have a balancing effect on the skin and can improve the appearance and health of the skin. It is an advantage that facial oils consist only of pure natural oils and ingredients. This makes their use very safe for those with sensitive and irritated skin.
It's no problem to replace the cream with a facial oil. Our facial oils are unique because they provide just as much moisture (if not more) and they work deep into the skin with their active nutrients.
Why use face cream?
A good face cream has properties that can provide better protection against external factors. The properties of the cream can help complement the properties of your face oil and together provide a more complete skin care routine. If you are going to combine cream and face oil, you will need a face cream that is lighter in consistency and that is developed with a focus on protection. It can also be an advantage that it works with the outermost layers of the skin since most face oils will better cover the deeper layers of the skin. In this way, the division of labor between the cream and the face oil is correct.
We have developed a face cream called Acai Hydra Cream precisely for this purpose. It is light, hydrating, contains protection against pollution and external factors. In addition, it has active probiotics that your skin can benefit from at times. Together with a face oil such as Herbal Face Oil, Amaranth Face Oil or Acne Fight Serum, you will find the best combination for your skin.
Remember: Always apply the facial oil first, and then the cream last.
