1. It’s not the right one for you
   Facial oils are perfect for anyone who needs an extra boost of hydration or nourishment to their skin, or for those who have a sensitive unbalanced skin that need something a little more neutral to work with. We are coming into winter, and now is a perfect time to add a facial oil into your routine. 
   The right facial oil can do wonders for a dry, flaky or dehydrated skin. Even an oily skin, it can be great! Some oils are better for drier skin, others are better for oily skins. You can ask your beauty therapist which one is right for you. On another note, if your skin is too dry or too oily, it may be due to dehydration – not actually having a true dry or oily skin. 
2. You’re using too much
   You only need to use it sparingly! When you use too much you will feel like it’s sitting on top of your skin, and your face is slippery and shiny. Many facial oils have a little pump, and even one pump can be too much. Try 2-3 drops! 
3. Your skin isn’t hydrated enough before applying your oil
   If your skin is not hydrated, your oil can’t soak in! If your skin is dry (as in WATER dry, or dehydrated) the oils are just going to sit on top of you skin and you will have the same shiny slick of a problem. Soak your skin more, then put on your 2-3 drops of oil. 
4. You’re applying your products in the wrong order
   You can apply your facial oil AFTER your cleanse and/or soak, but BEFORE your moisturiser. Adding a facial oil under your moisturiser will either act as a booster or a buffer, depending on both what oil and what moisturiser. When the seasons change, doing both of these is a great idea. At night or in warmer more humid weather, you could just go with the facial oil, then put suncare lotion on over the top, during the day.
   WET THE SKIN & LOCK IT IN
   Soak, apply your plant concentrates and florals mists, apply your 2-3 drops of facial oil, apply your concentrated moisturiser, if during the day then apply your suncare lotion and SPF suncare products, then makeup as normal.. 
5. You’re applying it wrong
   Just another little tip. Warm your 2-3 drops of facial oil into your hands first, then press onto your soaked skin. You can massage it in slowly, take a few deep breaths and add in a few pressure points for a little pamper. Otherwise just press it all in, and on your soaked and hydrated skin it should absorb beautifully! 

Facial Oils I LOVE: 

• Lavender Aromatic Facial Oil, by Janesce Skin Solutions
• Bestow Nourishing Facial Oil, by Bestow Beauty
• Avocado & Sesame Oil, by Janesce Skin Solutions
• Jojoba Oil, by The Jojoba Company