by Annie Vischer
Oils, serums, they’re one of those beauty products that we don’t automatically opt for. They’re a recent realisation. We all have a cleanser, we all have a moisturising cream. Most have toners. Serums? Oils? We tend to have one. We just don’t use it all that often. But now’s the time to change up that routine and make an oil part of your everyday regimen! It’s easy to fit in, even if you only use if before you go to bed (sleeping is time used by skin to soak in whatever you’re giving it and to revitalise). Just massage in before you moisturise et voila. You’re beauty sleep suddenly got a whole lot more effective!
And when it comes to what oils to use? In our eyes, the more natural the better. The natural benefits that can be derived in oil form from plants and flowers all around us are abounding. As such we’ve put together a must-have list of our favourite oils that use the magical powers of flowers to nourish skin to the max. So here goes…
Trilogy Organic Rosehip Oil 20ml (£14.85) is beloved by beauty journalists the world over. Rosehip oil is well known for its ability to speed up the overall healing and disappearance of stretch marks, scars and uneven skin tone. It hydrates, nourishes and brightens skin.
Decleor Aromessence Neroli Essential Serum 15ml (£44.00) is a luxurious option. Neroli works to hydrate and nourish, you can even add a few drops of the serum to hand, face and body moisturisers, even your bath to really boost their effect. Oh and it smells pretty darned wonderful too.
Marisa Berenson is an actress and model that made it big in fashion in the 60s and has made it big in skincare today. Her line is available at the Sofitel St James Hotel and her Simply Fabulous Face Oil is…well…just that!
When we asked our favourite facialist Nataliya Robinson to recommend a brand for face oils and serums, she didn’t hesitate. Neal’s Yard Remedies. This Neal’s Yard Rehydrating Rose Facial Oil 30ml (£18.50) smells glorious and works its magic through the power of rose, to keep skin looking and feeling radiant, day in and day out.
Yes we have another ‘Fabulous’ face oil! The place is abounding with them! Aesop Fabulous Face Oil 25ml (£40.00) combines wild ylang ylang and the precious jasmine petal to provide a veritable bouquet of skin benefits. See what we did there?