Layer Yarrow Phyto-Glow Facial Oil for Glowing Skin

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Learn how to layer Yarrow Phyto-Glow Facial Oil in your skincare routine for hydrated, glowing skin. Step-by-step guide with common mistakes to avoid.

Quick answer

Layer Yarrow Phyto-Glow Facial Oil after water-based serums and before heavier creams to lock in moisture without clogging pores.

Why layering order matters for facial oils

Facial oils are occlusive, meaning they seal in ingredients applied before them. If you apply oil too early, it blocks absorption of water-based serums. If too late, it may not penetrate. The Yarrow Phyto-Glow Facial Oil is lightweight enough for all skin types, but the sequence still affects results.

How to layer Yarrow Phyto-Glow Facial Oil

1. Cleanse and tone: Start with a clean face. Apply your toner or essence while skin is still damp. This prepares the skin to absorb subsequent products. Skipping toner can reduce oil absorption and leave residue.
2. Apply water-based serums first: Use any hydrating serums (hyaluronic acid, niacinamide) before the oil. Wait 30 seconds for them to sink in. Applying oil over a dry serum layer can cause pilling.
3. Warm and press the Yarrow oil: Dispense 2-3 drops into your palms, rub together gently, then press onto face and neck. Avoid rubbing or pulling the skin. Too much oil can clog pores; start with fewer drops.
4. Finish with moisturizer (optional): If your skin is very dry, apply a lightweight moisturizer over the oil. For normal to oily skin, the oil alone may suffice. Heavy creams on top can make the oil less effective.

Product facts

Yarrow Phyto-Glow™ Facial Oil Active Regeneration: Yarrow Facial Oil features Yarrow as the first in Ojai Wild's library of impeccably potent botanical extracts called Virgin Bloom™, designed to elicit the full medicinal and fragrant profile of each bloom. This means the oil delivers concentrated botanical benefits without synthetic additives, making it suitable for sensitive and combination-blemish-prone skin.
Yarrow Phyto-Glow™ Facial Oil Active Regeneration