Glowing skin starts from within and fatty acids like Omega-3 are considered a key part of a healthy diet and skin care routine.
Discover why Omega-3 and Omega-6 are so important for good skin health and how using an Omega-rich facial oil or body oil can give your skin glow a natural boost.
Green People uses organic Omega-rich plant oils such as Rosehip to create luxurious facial oils packed with goodness for radiant skin. Shop our natural and organic facial oils now.
Here are three of our favourite facial oils:
What are the skin benefits of Omega-rich oils?
Omega-3 and Omega-6 are essential fatty acids that are needed for healthy skin.
Considered ‘good fats’, Omegas include Omega-6 and Omega-3, a fatty acid that’s soothing to the skin and especially useful for renewing and repairing the skin barrier.
The skin benefits of Omega-rich oils include:
- Strengthening the surface of your skin
- Promoting a smoother complexion
- Sealing in moisture for hydrated, plump skin
- Soothing inflammation
- Being beneficial for all skin types
What are some Omega-rich plant oils?
Omega-3 & Omega-6 are essential fatty acids, and this means that the body cannot produce them naturally.
Whilst you can’t produce your own Omegas, you can support good skin health by eating a balanced diet and by choosing to use skin care that’s made with plant oils that are naturally rich in Omega-3&6.
Here are some of the Omega-rich plant oils that we use to make our organic facial oils, body oils and moisturisers:
- Blackcurrant Oil is rich in Omega-3&6 essential fatty acids and helps to firm skin by boosting elasticity
- Rosehip Oil has repairing, rejuvenating properties and is a good source of Omega 7&9 fatty acids
- Perilla Oil contains high level Omega-3 fatty acids and helps skin to maintain moisture
- Evening Primrose Oil is rich in Gamma-linolenic acid, a type of Omega-6 fatty acid. It supports the collagen and elastin to encourage a healthy skin structure
- Hemp Seed Oil is an excellent moisturiser and is rich in Omega-3&6 essential fatty acids that keep skin soft and supple
- Safflower Seed Oil is an emollient that’s one of the best sources of skin-plumping Omega-6 Linoleic acid
Read on to discover our best Omega-rich oils for your face and body.
Best Omega-3 facial oil
Age Defy+ Cell Enrich Facial Oil
Softer, smoother, silkier skin comes naturally to this Omega-rich facial oil.
Favourite of actress and anti-ageing guru Glynis Barber, our Age Defy+ Cell Enrich Facial Oil is the ultimate luxury skin-treat.
Boasting 20 beauty actives that work in synergy to boost skin elasticity, promote cell regeneration and reduce wrinkles, a few drops of this Omega-3 infused facial oil quickly absorb to leave your skin beautifully soft.
Age Defy+ Cell Enrich Facial Oil 30ml
Reveal soft, rejuvenated skin with our certified organic facial oil
Regular price
£43.00
£25.80
“My top tip is to warm the oil in the palms of your hands and then gently tap it into the face, neck and decolletage.” Charlotte Vøhtz, founder of Green People.
Another great benefit of our Age Defy+ Cell Enrich Facial Oil is that it has many uses.
When used as the last layer of your skin routine, Age Defy+ Cell Enrich Facial Oil provides a ‘fix-in place’ action that helps to seal in hydration so that skin stays soft and flake-free for longer.
This is especially helpful for those who have dry or mature skin and makes Age Defy+ Cell Enrich Facial Oil a great Omega facial oil for the skin-drying cold weather months.
Age Defy+ Cell Enrich Facial Oil can also be used to create a silky slip that helps your facial massage tool to glide around the skin and it can be mixed with its perfect partner, Age Defy+ Hydrate & Renew Serum, to create an omega-rich skin primer.
Jenny E uses Age Defy+ Cell Enrich Facial Oil to create a primer and says it gives her skin an all-day glow:
Want to see our full range of natural and organic facial oils? View all facial oils now.
Best Omega body oil
Alexandra Kay Time to Soothe Scent Free Body Oil
Our soothing organic body and massage oils also contain a beautiful blend of Omega-rich plant oils.
For a silky touch of skin comfort, treat dry skin to Time to Soothe Scent Free Body Oil, a natural body oil that uses a blend of Hemp Seed Oil, Jojoba Oil and Thistle Oil to feed dry, damaged skin barrier the perfect balance of reparative Omega fatty acids.
Alexandra Kay Time to Soothe Scent Free Body Oil 100ml
Soothe and nourish with this scent-free body and massage oil
Regular price
£28.00
£16.80
Gail G loves the luxury feel of Time to Soothe Scent Free Body Oil
When should I apply my Omega-rich facial oil?
Layering skin care effectively is an essential way to get the full benefits from each product you use. Think of it like layering your clothes; you wouldn’t wear your T-shirt over your waterproof jacket and it’s just the same with skin care!
Facial oils work by creating a protective layer that seals moisture into your skin and by providing nourishing vitamins and minerals. This provides great protection against the skin ageing effects of factors such as traffic pollution and cigarette smoke, however any product applied after your oil won’t be able to deliver its full benefits and will be partly wasted.
Always apply your serum, toner or moisturiser before applying your facial oil to get the maximum goodness from each product.
Make your own primer with facial oil
Many mainstream primers contain silicones, a type of plastic which works by smoothing the skin’s surface to create an even finish under your make-up. This is like wrapping your skin in cling film, preventing it from breathing which is one of the major causes of skin irritation.
For a natural, non-pore clogging primer, combine a tiny amount of your Omega facial oil with our Firming Face & Neck Serum and apply all over your face. This clever combination locks in moisture whilst keeping your make-up fresh and in place all day.
Firming Face & Neck Serum 50ml
Targeted hydration and firming for your face and neck
£27.00
Do you need help choosing an Omega facial oil for your skin? Please contact our UK customer care team on 01403 740350 or drop us a message at @GreenPeopleUK.
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