OILS THE NEW BEAUTY SECRET WEAPON

A new discovery is revolutionising women’s beauty regimes. But really, it’s a rediscovery, as facial oils have been a beauty staple for thousands of years. Whether you have dry or oily skin, facial oils can help regulate this, leaving your skin with enviable luminosity, a clear complexion and a youthful look. 

The wonders of facial oils

Not only do facial oils leave skin hydrated for longer, their delicate structure enables them to penetrate the skin’s layers more deeply and replenish cells – particularly the important lipid barrier – and protect against the breakdown of proteins. As we age, our skin produces less oil, which can make fine lines and wrinkles more pronounced. But using a facial oil for deeper hydration can reverse this appearance and leave skin looking plumper and more youthful.

The ultimate all-rounder

Everyone loves a multitasker. And one of the great thing about facial oils is their dexterity, as you can use them for a range of beauty treatments. Whether as a face moisturiser, face cleanser, make-up remover, body moisturiser, skin and nail softener, hair nourisher and (when mixed with sea salt or sugar) a natural exfoliator.  



Oils of Life is the definitive multi-tasking collection. It includes an essence lotion to prime and activate skin after cleansing, a facial oil to nourish and hydrate, a skin-perfecting daily cream and a lighter alternative gel cream. This intensely revitalising range uses cold-pressed black cumin, camellia and rosehip seed oil to invigorate skin for all ages. 

  Facial oil myths:

Myth 1 - Oils makes skin too oily

Many of us have been labouring under the misconception that oils can clog pores and cause breakouts or blackheads. But natural plant, leave the skin hydrated for longer – so your body doesn’t feel the need to produce excess oil to combat dehydration 

Myth 2 - Oils won’t cleanse the skin

Actually oils are particularly good for cleansing skin because they dissolve the denser sebum that gets trapped in pores, causing blackheads. Unlike foam cleansers, oils won’t dry out skin or leave it feeling tight and dehydrated. 

  Oil-free is best

 The Body Shop’s Oils of Life products are 99% natural and filled with essential nutrients to leave skin nourished and radiant.
 

Myth 3 - Oil-free is best

Oils sometimes get a bad rep – but that’s only when people forget to differentiate between the good oils and the bad oils. Natural oils are full of the antioxidants, nutrients, fatty acids and vitamins that our skin craves – helping it fight off free radicals and environmental damage. 

Myth 4 - If I have a moisturiser, why do I need oil?

Oils and moisturisers work differently. Oils have smaller molecules and so penetrate the skin’s layers further, which is why products that include oils nourish more deeply from within.