Antioxidant Oil guide

I’m 48 & I’ve been testing skincare products for the last 7+ years.
Take advantage of my experience!

Which Antioxidant Is Best?

As I continue to test serums and oils for their effects on dark spots, my regimen has become more and more OIL BASED.

Why Are Antioxidant Oils Better?

1. Oils Penetrate Deeper
Oils have an affinity with our skin oils and are able to penetrate deeper into the skin than most water based products.

2. Oils Create a Moisture Lock
Oils lock in moisture helping speed up the skin’s healing and renewal process.

3. Skin Vitamins Work Better in Oil
Many antioxidant vitamins (like A, D, E, and K) are fat-soluble, meaning they dissolve better in oils and can be absorbed more efficiently by the skin.

4. It’s More Natural
Many oils are naturally rich in skin health boosting vitamins.

5. Oils Are Soothing & Calm Redness
Most skin-friendly oils contain anti-inflammatories that soothe redness and irritation.

Which Oil Is Best For Your Skin?

It depends on your skin type & the look and feel you want.

These oils below are the oils I’ve used - I vary when I use them depending on what my skin needs at the time. Astaxanthin I use daily and regularly us castor oil and pomegranate oil. See which oil below fits your skin needs!

9 Antioxidant Oils & What Makes Them Unique:
(mix them too!)

1. Astaxanthin in Oil
Looking for a STRONG antioxidant?
Astaxanthin is estimated to be 6000x stronger than vitamin C.

I use this astaxanthin = bakuchiol serum EVERY DAY and it is lightening dark spots for me.

>>> see the astaxanthin serum I use

2. Grapefruit Seed Oil
Breakouts and Acne?
Grapefruit seed oil has antimicrobial properties - great for lightening dark spots AND helping prevent acne and breakouts.

>>> see the grapefruit seed oil I use

3. Watermelon Seed Oil
Looking for non-greasy?
Watermelon seed oil is lightweight and rich in vitamins A, B, and E, making it ideal for those looking for a non-greasy, fast-absorbing oil that hydrates and lightens dark spots.

>>> see the watermelon seed oil I use

4. Pumpkin Seed Oil
Looking for Skin Tightening and Wrinkle Reducing?
Pumpkin seed oil is packed with zinc and vitamin E - great for skin tone and elasticity. This oil helps firm and support skin tightening.

>>> see the pumpkin seed oil I use

5. Hemp Oil
Looking to Calm Redness?
Hemp oil is rich in omega fatty acids and has anti-inflammatory properties - perfect for those with sensitive or acne-prone skin looking to calm redness or irritation.

>>> see the hemp oil I use

6. Rosehip Oil
Looking to minimize blemishes, scars and hyperpigmentation?
Rosehip oil is high in vitamins A and C and essential fatty acids, making it excellent for someone looking to reduce the appearance of scars or hyperpigmentation.

>>> see the rosehip oil I use

7. Pomegranate Seed Oil
Looking to reverse UV ray damage?
Pomegranate seed oil is rich in punicic acid and vitamin C, which help to protect and repair the skin, making it perfect for those looking to fight environmental damage and promote cell regeneration. Pomegranate oil is great for under eye dark circles too!

I smother my face in pomegranate seed oil after spending time in the sun or when I notice dark cicles under my eyes.

>>> see the pomegranate seed oil I use

8. Castor Oil
Looking For An Ultra Moisture Lock?
Castor oil is known for its thick consistency and high ricinoleic acid content, making it beneficial for deeply moisturizing and soothing dry, flaky skin, as well as promoting wound healing and reducing inflammation.

>>> see the castor oil I use

9. Prickly Pear Oil
Looking For Soothing & Calming?
Prickly Pear Oil contains more vitamin E than most other oils which strengthens the skin barrier, reduces inflammation and locks in moisture like castor oil does, but is a much lighter oil. It also has a high vitamin K content which helps reduce dark circles and hyperpigmention.

>>> see the prickly pear oil I use