Do you think that oily skincare makes your skin oily?
Think again! Here are three reasons why your skin needs "oily" products – and why they won't make it oilier:
1) Oily skincare strengthens your skin barrier:
Our skin has a natural protective layer consisting of water, lipids (fats), and sebum. This layer protects the skin from transepidermal water loss and preserves the integrity of the outermost layer of skin.
If the skin barrier is weakened, it becomes permeable to pollutants and loses moisture, which can lead to dryness, irritation or sensitization.
Rich skincare products with natural fats (e.g., shea or cocoa butter) have a targeted regenerative effect on the skin's lipid balance. They support the repair of the lipid barrier and strengthen its function. This protects the skin from external influences such as pollution or UV radiation without making it overly oily or stimulating sebum production.
The skin remains hydrated, resilient, and supple – an important step for healthy and radiant skin. 🌿✨
2) Balance instead of overproduction:
The skin tries to maintain balance. If the skin is too dry, it increases sebum production to compensate for the moisture loss. The result? An oily shine on the surface, while the deeper layers of skin remain dehydrated.
Skincare products containing natural lipids, such as shea butter or cocoa butter, provide the skin with essential fatty acids that are similar to the skin barrier. These strengthen the protective function, reduce water loss, and soothe the skin, preventing it from producing excessive sebum.
Research shows that lipid-containing skincare brings the skin into balance: less oily shine, more moisture and a healthy complexion.
Conclusion: Rich skincare gives the skin what it needs to regulate itself. Instead of overproduction, a harmonious balance prevails – for skin that looks healthy and well-cared for. 🌿
3) Natural fats are absorbed better:
Natural fats consist mainly of triglycerides, which are broken down in the skin by enzymes, releasing fatty acids such as linoleic acid or oleic acid. These penetrate deep into the intercellular lipid spaces of the outermost layer of skin.
Oils with smaller molecules, such as apricot kernel oil or coconut oil, are easily absorbed because their structure is particularly similar to the skin's lipids. Fats with larger molecules, such as shea or cocoa butter, tend to be more occlusive, but they are still absorbed if they are first melted by the warmth of the skin.
Unsaturated fatty acids (e.g., linoleic acid in apricot kernel oil) have a more flexible structure that reaches deeper layers of the skin.
Saturated fatty acids (e.g., lauric acid in coconut oil) have a stronger effect on the skin surface and also contribute to the regeneration of the skin barrier.
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Great!! If you've read this far. There are actually more arguments in favor of body butter:
1️⃣ Long-lasting effect:
Body butter forms a protective layer that seals in moisture. This keeps the skin soft and supple for longer.
2️⃣ No additives:
Thanks to our water-free formula, our body butter requires no preservatives – a plus for EVERY skin type!!!
Rena Vida uses 100% organic and healthy ingredients . We say: “We only put things in jars that you could eat yourself. Nothing else.”
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