When to use essential oil? What is the difference between essential oil and essence?

Essential oil is actually a beauty serum, or it can be said to be an oily essence. It is a beauty essence oil that prevents dryness and softens the skin. So, when should essential oils be used?

When to use essential oil

Essence oil is generally not used alone, but mixed with some products, such as toner, lotion, face cream, liquid foundation, and body lotion to improve the moisturizing and efficacy of skin care products. In contrast, the usage time naturally depends on the skin care products mixed. If used alone, it is usually applied after lotion. It is just more recommended to use a mixture. In addition, it can also be used alone as a hair oil.

What is the difference between essential oil and serum?

1. Contains ingredients

Essential oils mainly contain plant-based squalane, vegetable oils and other ingredients. The essence contains trace elements, collagen, hyaluronic acid, etc.

2. Effect

After using, the essence oil can mainly soften the skin, moisturize the skin, and delay skin aging. After using the essence, it can moisturize the skin, maintain the balance of the skin, help replenish the trace elements needed by the skin, and promote cell regeneration.

3. Applicable skin types

Essential oils are generally suitable for people of all skin types, especially in drier seasons, when essential oils are more effective. Essence is more suitable for people with oily skin. The texture of the essence is refreshing. It may not be moisturizing enough when used on dry skin, but it can be clear and non-greasy when used on oily skin.

4. Usage

When using essence oil, it is mainly applied directly to the face or mixed with skin care products, hair care products, etc. Essence is mainly used after toner and lotion, and is mainly applied to the skin by patting it, which can better moisturize the skin.

5. Suitable season

Essential oil can balance the skin and sebum, and is not greasy after use. It is suitable for use all year round. Especially its moisturizing effect can fully meet the needs of the dry seasons of autumn and winter. The essence has a light texture and its moisturizing effect is limited, so it needs to be used with a facial cream when needed. More suitable for use in spring and summer.