The Benefits of Plant Based Oils for Face

Nourishing, nutrient-rich, and natural: plant-based oils tick all the boxes for healthy skin – which is why we’re obsessed with them. But what are the benefits of facial oil and how can we include them in our anti-aging skincare routine? Read on to discover why plant based oils for face are a must-have for youthful-looking skin.

How to use facial oils

If you’re not ready to invest in plant based oils for face, an easy way to incorporate plant oils into your regime is by looking for them on the label of your favourite moisturiser or eye cream. At Antipodes, we use plant oils as the basis for our natural skincare because of the nourishing benefits of facial oil for skin.

The benefits of facial oil

They are anti-aging powerhouses

Vitamins A, C, and E; Omegas 3 and 9. Sounds like a green smoothie, doesn’t it? Rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids, plant based oils for face carry powerful nutrients to the skin, which work to help protect skin against free radical damage, moisturise and smooth the appearance of wrinkles, and cultivate a healthy glow.

They strengthen the skin barrier

A strong skin barrier is essential for healthy skin, helping to defend skin against environmental aggressors and pollutants, as well as sealing in moisture. Plant oils support the skin’s natural lipid barrier, flooding the skin with moisture to keep skin healthy and hydrated.

They nourish every skin type

Every skin type needs hydration, which means plant based oils for face can fit into every anti-aging skincare routine. Even oily skin can harness the benefits of facial oil as part of a nourishing natural moisturiser or eye cream.

Three of the best plant based oils for face

Rosehip oil

Harvested from the seeds of rose bushes commonly found in South America, rosehip oil is a natural anti-aging ingredient that should be included in every skincare routine. With high levels of Vitamin A and Vitamin C, rosehip oil benefits for skin include antioxidant protection and hydration, which help to smooth the appearance of scars, blemishes, and fine lines. This powerful plant oil also contains Vitamin E, which helps to moisturise and calm irritation, while rosehip’s astringent properties help to clear the complexion by reducing visible pores.

Discover rosehip oil benefits for skin in Vanilla Pod Hydrating Day Cream.

Avocado oil

We all know avocados are beneficial for our health. But this pastel green fruit contains a powerhouse of nutrients that benefit skin, too. Avocado oil features fatty acids such as Omegas 3 and 9, which help to moisturise and hydrate the skin. It also contains Vitamins A and E, two vitamins which are essential for healthy skin. Meanwhile, plant compounds called sterolins support collagen in skin, which is key to keeping skin plumped and youthful looking.  The benefits of facial oil from avocados could be an article in itself.

Discover avocado oil for skin in Avocado Pear Nourishing Night Cream.

Kiwi seed oil

Kiwi seed oil is rich in Vitamin C – making this emerald green plant oil a must-have for anti-aging skincare and one of the most nourishing plant based oils for face. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant which helps to protect against the effects of free radical damage, as well as plumping and brightening the skin. Kiwi seed oil is intensively hydrating, helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines and prevent moisture loss so skin stays fresh and plumped.

Discover Vitamin C-rich kiwi seed oil in Kiwi Seed Oil Eye Cream.