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I don't know about you, but I really like using oils as part of my moisturizing routine. I've found that it actually makes a huge difference in my skin, and there are a number of oils that don't seem to exacerbate my acne, so I'm totally on the oil bandwagon at the moment. I recently found myself in possession of two ENORMOUS bottles of rosehip seed oil and argan oil thanks to InstaNatural, and wondered "How am I going to use this all on my face before it goes bad?"
I have a not-so-secret secret to share with you—oils can be used for more than just rubbing straight on your face. So I thought I'd share a few of my favorite uses for rosehip and argan oil with you today. These ideas aren't really groundbreaking, but maybe some of them will inspire you to use oil in new ways.
First things first though: Let's talk a bit about these two oils and why they're so popular:
Rosehip seed oil: Extracted from the fruit of the rosehip plant. This oil is very high in essential fatty acids, namely Linolenic and Oleic acids. It's a popular choice amongst folks with mature and/or dry skin because it supposedly has antioxidant properties. I've also read that it can be used to reduce the appearance of scars, though I don't have much personal experience with that. This oil is usually a deep amber color.
Argan oil: Extracted from the seeds in the fruit of the argan tree. This oil is wildly popular at the moment, and with good reason—it's also rich in fatty acids and natural vitamin E. If you have a body part that needs moisturizing, argan oil is likely a good choice—it provides an excellent level of hydration and absorbs easily. This oil is often a light golden color.
Both oils can be applied directly to the skin. Makes sense so far, right? So without further ado, here are my top five favorite ways to use these oils:
As a moisturizer mix-in. Have you ever put oil on your skin, only to discover that it left you with a tinge of greasiness? One way to prevent that is take a bit of your regular moisturizer in your palm, add a couple of drops of oil, mix it together, then apply from there. This can be used with either oil (on face or body). It's also a great way to "winterize" your regular moisturizer as the oil will make it a touch more hydrating.
As a bath oil. Oh how I miss the days when I had a reasonably-sized bathtub—nothing better than a hot soak at the end of a stressful day. Anyway, for those of you who are lucky enough to have tubs, I'd highly recommend adding a few drops of oil to your next bath. It won't add fragrance or anything like that (better for all your sensitive-skinned folks out there!) but it will make your skin super-soft. Just be careful not to slip!
On dry feet. Have you ever tried a moisturizing oil, found that it quite work on your facial skin, but weren't quite sure what to do with the rest of the bottle? Put it on yo' FEET! Both rosehip and argan oils are excellent for nourishing dry, crusty foot skin. (Mmmmm.) Again, be careful not to slip after applying. Socks are your friends.
In DIY hydrating toner. Adding a few drops of oil to rosewater or aloe water makes for a simple, natural hydrating toner. I'd recommend doing this in a spray bottle so you can spritz yourself—ahh, refreshing! Make sure to shake up the bottle before spritzing.
On dry/brittle nails and cuticles. There's a reason I don't really post pictures of nail art on this blog—my cuticles are often a mess. Both rosehip and argan oil can nourish dry, damaged cuticles and help prevent brittle nails from splitting. Win-win.
Bonus usage: I've also read about people using argan oil in DIY sugar lip scrubs, but I haven't tried it for myself yet. I guess that's next on the list of things to try because it sounds DIVINE.
As for the InstaNatural brand oils: I am not really an expert or anything, but their quality seems to be on par with other oils I've tried. What really stands out about them is the mega-jumbo bottles they come in:
Left: A 4oz bottle of InstaNatural oil - Right: A 1oz bottle of NOW oil
The InstaNatural rosehip oil pictured above is currently on sale for $22.99, which works out to about $5.75 per ounce. I can't remember exactly how much I paid for the other rosehip oil pictured above, but I think it was around $7 for 1oz—so InstaNatural is like the family-sized oil value pack. Great if you really love your oils or live in a household of oil-absorbing fiends.
Where to buy: You can find InstaNatural rosehip oil here and InstaNatural argan oil here (both on Amazon). They seem to have some discounts going on at the moment if you buy multiple items, so make sure to scroll down and read through to see if your purchase qualifies.
Do you ever use rosehip or argan oil? If so, how?
Disclosure: The Instanatural Rosehip & Argan Oils featured in this post were provided to me for review purposes, however any opinions expressed above are honest and my own. I did not receive any other form of compensation. This post contains affiliate links. For more information, check out my full disclosure policy.