Tested for you: Body and face care oils from A4 Cosmetics
To be honest, oils have never really been my thing. Too greasy, still on my skin when I want to get dressed. Nothing but preconceptions. I’ve since been proven wrong—at least when it comes to the body.
I find body oil particularly pleasant in fall and winter. It provides warmth and helps you feel good about your body. It’s obvious why you should use richer skincare products in cold temperatures. The constant change between cold air outside and warm, dry air inside means that your skin is even more grateful when it doesn’t lose moisture.
This is where oils come into play. Pure oils themselves are not moisturizing, as they do not contain water and are water-repellent (hydrophobic). However, they have moisture-binding properties, as they coat the skin and seal it, so to speak. This prevents the skin’s natural moisture from evaporating too quickly. In this respect, oils indirectly contribute to hydration by reducing moisture loss and strengthening the skin barrier. In any case, you should find out beforehand what type of oil to use and in what composition.
Using oils correctly
A skin care oil should always be massaged into damp skin. This allows the oil to penetrate more quickly and deeply. If, on the other hand, you apply oil to dry skin, a greasy film will form on the face or body areas that have been treated with it. This effect should be avoided.
Firming body care oil
I prefer to use A4’s Golden Body Oil after showering, on skin that is still damp and has only been patted dry with a towel. I put a small amount of the oil in my palms—less is more!—and massage it into my body using large, circular movements. The oil combines with the moisture and the skin’s own emulsifiers to form an emulsion that can penetrate deeper into the skin. In fact, our skin also protects itself with a hydrolipid film consisting of fats and water. This protective layer prevents the skin from losing too much moisture. A care oil, when used correctly, can support this process.
Golden Body Oil absorbs quickly and leaves a velvety, shiny finish. The highly concentrated oil makes the skin beautifully smooth and supple. No annoying oily film on the skin. It contains only high-quality oils such as sweet almond, jojoba, argan, and plukenetia oil, as well as antioxidant sunflower oil and plant extracts from green tea and Kigelia Africana, which tightens the skin and improves its elasticity.… weiterlesen
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To travel during my profession as a beauty journalist was never enough for my. Also my six month on a world trip didn’t do it. It always attracts me to other cities, foreign countries, on roadtrips and places I don’t know yet. But I am not only interested in “culture” and “cream”, I am also fascinated by people who have stories to tell . Such unique experiences I want to share with you.
