Face massage with oil: a guide in 5 steps

In short: For a face massage, 2 to 3 drops of a light oil such as jojoba oil on cleansed skin are enough. Always massage gently, from the centre outwards and from the bottom up. With a serum first, it becomes a small skincare routine.

Which oil is best for a face massage?

A light oil that absorbs well and does not leave a heavy film. Jojoba oil is a classic: strictly speaking it is a liquid wax and resembles the skin's own sebum in structure. Read more in our guide Cold-pressed jojoba oil.

The face massage in 5 steps

1. Cleanse: Cleanse your face and leave it slightly damp.
2. Serum first: Press in a few drops of serum, for example our carefully composed Anti-Aging Hyaluronic Serum.
3. Warm the oil: Rub 2 to 3 drops of precious Jojoba Oil Gold between your palms and press gently onto your face.
4. Glide: With your fingertips, stroke from the middle of the chin to the ears, from the nose across the cheeks to the temples and from the eyebrows to the hairline. Repeat each movement three to five times.
5. Finish: Rest your palms gently on your face for a few breaths.

Morning or evening?

Both work. In the morning keep it short with little oil, in the evening it can be longer and calmer. If you like, add a gua sha stone and glide it flat over the skin without pressure.

Good to know

• Stay gentle: do not pull or rub, the skin on the face is thin.
• Touch the eye area only with your ring finger and without pressure.
• If your skin is irritated, take a break.

Your skin deserves care in every detail. Dr. Förster, since 1927.

Frequently asked questions

How long should a face massage take?

Five minutes is enough. Doing it regularly and calmly matters more than the duration.

Serum or oil first?

Serum first on slightly damp skin, then oil as the last step.

How much oil do I need for my face?

2 to 3 drops. Too much oil makes your fingers slip and leaves skin shiny.

Can I use the herbal oil on my face?

For the face, use Jojoba Oil Gold instead. The herbal oil is meant for the body, neck, forehead, temples and scalp.

Updated: October 2026.