You've always avoiding putting oil on your face at night, right? Because - come on - you already spend a disproportionate amount of time wishing your face wasn’t so shiny, so why would you do that? Well, it's time to get over that association, because face oils are amazing.
But if you don't believe us, believe Nichola Joss, the go-to skin guru for the likes of Kate Moss, Scarlett Johansson, Gisele and Gwyneth Paltrow.
Here's her manifesto on why face oils work - and which one to buy:
Face oils aren't as scary as they seem
'People think of oils as being thick and greasy things that will clog pores and make skin very oily but this isn't true at all.'
There's a reason all models, facialists and industry insiders swear by them
'They are the very BEST thing for your skin. Oils work on ALL skin types and actually help to rebalance the skin, since they have the ability to penetrate deep into the dermis and are unrivalled in replenishing loss of hydration. They also tend to be packed full of essential oils which work to repair and regenerate proteins and boost the skin cell renewal process to combat ageing.'
Oils are best applied by massage
'I encourage my clients to do daily. Massaging oils into the skin ensures that they penetrate even deeper and also helps to relax facial muscles to reveal (yes really) sculpted facial contours and a plump dewy, youthful and even skin tone.'
** My favourite facial oil of all time?**
'That's Sanctuary Spa Therapists Secret Facial Oil, £17.50. I use it on every one of my clients.'
Intrigued? Try Nichola’s massage technique below:
Sold? We certainly are.
This article originally appeared on The Debrief.