I have been using a product called Everyday Oil as a make up remover for two years now. I have pretty dehydrated and oily skin, finished a course of Accutane seven months ago, so I’m trying to be as kind of possible to my skin.
Now, this company claims that you can actually use everyday oil as a MOISTURISER. Am I losing my mind or does the science behind oil not say you really shouldn’t replace moisturiser for an oil? There are thousands and thousands of five star raving reviews about people who literally only use this oil on their skin now.
I’ve tried to use it as a moisturiser, putting water on my skin beforehand like the website says - my skin always feel tight after a half hour.
Somewhere on the website they say they believe people should hydrate their skin by drinking water…let me say, I drink tons of water and my skin needs a moisturiser.
Has anyone used this or have any thoughts on oil as moisturiser?
Do not use it as a moisturizer! Since it lacks water, it’s not hydrating your skin. A moisturizer should be water-based. That’s the whole point. The tightness you’re experiencing is lack of hydration which will lead to damaged skin barrier, fine lines, breakouts, etc.
The oil can go on top of a normal moisturizer before bed but they’re just making money-grubbing claims.
They tell you to use water with your application. “Moisturizer” is lotion - a mixture of oils (aka lipids) and water, essentially. So, with Everyday Oil you can have a moisturizer in concentrated form by adding the water yourself.
It depends on how you & they define “moisturizer”. If you find that it’s lacking in performance, then you can’t use it alone. Normally a moisturizer would also include humectants.
I use everyday oil everyday for a moisturizer (with water after the shower) to remove makeup and to enjoy the scent. If I had curly hair I would also use it in my hair. I LOVE THIS STUFF!
I’ve been using everyday oil as my only moisturizer for about 8 years. I pat it on while my face is still a little wet from cleansing and it’s absolutely the most incredible product I have ever ever used, I will never buy any other skincare product again (it’s my only one). I have fair, acne prone dry skin and it has solved everything.