From almond oil to tea tree oil, most vegetable oils deliver remarkable benefits for your skin. Discover their key ingredients and how they work their magic.
Facial oils are lighter and less greasy than body oils. Body oils are typically less concentrated, often blended with fillers to maintain affordability for larger bottles.
If you deal with chapped spots or extremely dry skin, swap your body lotion for an oil—it's a game-changer for hydration.
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Most oils can replace your day or night cream, but their uses go further. Almond, jojoba, coconut, macadamia, olive, and sunflower oils (or blends) effortlessly remove even waterproof makeup.
These oils excel as eye creams too—their antioxidants and essential fatty acids keep delicate eye-area skin supple and help fend off wrinkles. Dab on lips or work into dry hair ends for added nourishment. Always apply oil last in your routine, over lotion or serum, to create a protective barrier that locks in moisture.
Countless vegetable oils, from almond and avocado to olive and coconut, nourish and revitalize your skin. The November 2019 issue of Santé spotlights twelve varieties, detailing their precise skin benefits—grab your copy in stores now.
Source: Santé November 2019, text: Carlijn Biesemaat
