The Ordinary’s 100% Organic Virgin Chia Seed Oil can serve as a good addition to your skin care routine – so long as you keep in mind that skin needs much more than a single ingredient to stay healthy.
Like the brand’s other oil offerings, this comes in a dark glass bottle with a dropper dispenser. The glass it UV-coated – a good thing, since exposure to light can cause skin-beneficial ingredients like chia seed oil to break down.
Speaking of chia seed oil, it’s a rich source of fatty acids, including omega-3, which helps moisturize and strengthen skin. It also contains phenolic acids and isoflavones, which are potent sources of antioxidants. Cold-pressing the seeds of this plant to obtain the oil is a smart choice, as heat extraction would partially deplete or destroy many of its nutrients.
As with many other non-fragrant plant oils, this has a rich texture that’s best suited for those with normal to dry skin. We should note though that it absorbs quickly without an overly greasy finish. Still, it’s emollient nature means it’s probably not the best for oily or acne-prone skin.
The only reason this doesn’t rate higher is that the formula is one-note. There are other face oils on the market that offer a better complement of oils, instead of just one, offering skin greater benefit (just like eating a range of vegetables is better for your health than only eating one veggie).
That being said, chia seed oil is a worthy ingredient, and this is one of the more inexpensive options on the market.