Herbalist and Bia Master Formulator, Tracey Ryan, happens to be obsessed with oils, that’s why she has created so many amazing Bia products that are full of them! However, many people are hesitant to use them in their skincare routine because either they have oily skin or are unsure how oils can benefit their skin. Even in today’s world, where many of us are well-versed in skincare ingredients and rituals, certain myths and misconceptions persist about these botanical elixirs. Here, Tracey sets the record straight on what facials can—and can’t—do for your skin.

 

Side Note; Our Editor is a mega-fan of the cleansing oil and has even been known to use it in the bath.

Myth: Oils Moisturise Your Skin

Fact: “Oils do not introduce moisture to the skin, they help to seal in the moisture already present in the skin by stopping it from evaporating from the skin’s surface,” says Tracey

In order to actually add moisture, apply a hydrating moisturiser, such as Bia Day Cream (€78.00/50ml), which has sodium hyaluronate a small molecule hyaluronic acid derivative that attracts water deep into the skin. Bia Facial Oil (€100/30ml) helps lock in this hydration. In a clinical trial Codex Beauty found that 100 percent of test subjects measured a 168 percent hydration increase at four weeks using the Bia Facial Oil with a moisturiser.

Myth: All Facial Oils Are the Same—And Make You Breakout

Fact: “There are so many differences between oils—from the viscous, thick and surprisingly drying, like castor oil, to the fatty and nutritious, like avocado oil, to thin and fast absorbing, like kiwi seed oil,” says Ryan.

Selecting the correct oil for your skin type and skin needs is key. Bia Facial Oil contains mostly thin, short oils, including kiwi seed, prickly pear and rosehip, that are light, fast-absorbing and give the skin a beautiful primed appearance without clogging pores.

 

Myth: Applying Oils Will Make Your Skin Oilier

Fact: Cleansing with oils can actually help balance your skin and prevent it from being too oily.

“The theory is based on the scientific principle that fatty compounds dissolve similarly fatty compounds,” says Ryan.

When you cleanse with an oil such as the Bia Wash Off Cleansing Oil (€78.00/100ml) it easily breaks down and removes excess sebum, along with makeup, from skin. The Bia Wash Off Cleansing Oil doesn’t feel like an oil either—since the formula contains a natural

emulsifier it turns into a light milky liquid when combined with water. Another benefit of cleansing with oils is that they do not overly strip the skin of healthy, necessary oils and thereby help with moisture balance. In clinical trials, Codex Beauty found 88 percent of test subjects experienced an 8 percent decrease in trans-epidermal water loss after four weeks of using our Bia Wash Off Cleansing Oil, which is deemed highly significant

 

Myth: Facial Oils Don’t Do Much

Fact: In addition to cleansing and protecting the moisture in our skin, facial oils also contain antioxidant constituents, anti-inflammatory compounds and essential fatty acids that help protect, calm and nourish skin.

About Codex Beauty

Codex Beauty is a collective of global skin care lines built on science, natural ingredients, plant-based preservatives, pharmaceutical-grade processes, safety and efficacy trials, sustainability, and consumer transparency. Its offering is entirely organic, free of harmful chemical compounds, and rigorously tested according to biotechnology practices.