pHformula SOS rescue oil - 30 ml

A two-phase oil that you shake before use, for skin that feels dull, thin, exhausted, and has lost its resilience.

Why it works

Putting oil on your face doesn't make your skin oilier; that is the most persistent misconception about it. The plant-based oils in this formula—argan, jojoba, sweet almond, sesame, and olive—are similar in composition to the lipids your skin naturally has between its cells. They replenish that interstitial layer, so less moisture evaporates. The water phase also delivers vitamins C and E, plus acetyl hexapeptide-8, a peptide that makes your skin look smoother. The two phases separate in the bottle, which is why you shake it before use.

It feels silky and not heavy; after a minute or two, any shine is gone.

For whom

For those with thin, dry, dull-looking skin, and those whose fine lines seem more pronounced by the end of the day. For after a long summer or a winter with lots of heating. Also for those with oily skin who would normally skip this: precisely then, an oil often has a calming effect, because your skin doesn't have to produce as much of its own.

How to use it

Three to five drops on the face, neck, and décolleté, morning and/or evening, after your serum and before your cream. Warm the drops between your palms first and then press them in instead of rubbing. What people get wrong: using the oil as the very last step with nothing over it. An oil seals but binds little moisture itself, so it needs something water-based underneath. Contains kelp extract, so skip it if you are intolerant to iodine.

What I would like to share with you

Few products provide such a quick visible effect: your skin looks fuller that same evening. Don't be misled by that; the real work on your barrier happens in the weeks that follow. Three to five drops is enough. I see people using ten and then complaining that it keeps on shining. And if you're unsure whether oil is for you: use it only in the evening for a week; that is the fairest test there is.

Unsure if this suits your skin? Feel free to send me a message, and we can look into it together.