7 beauty oils to introduce into your beauty routine

Oils are making a comeback. With skincare oils tripling in the last five years and internet and experts alike going crazy about the beauty benefits of oils, now is the time to jump on the oil based beauty product bandwagon. There’s a whole range of natural oils that work a whole range of wonders from fighting dry skin, fine lines, elasticity and cell turnover with each drop!

Coconut Oil
Ah, coconut! We’re all thinking it, is there anything coconut doesn’t fix?! Coconut oil is great in the kitchen but, more importantly, feeds and moisturises the skin with the ability to get deeper into the skin than almost anything else helping your complexion, dehydration and skin disorders! While we all already know coconut oil is moisturising and hydrating, the positive antioxidants are also great for slowing down the dreaded aging process by reducing wrinkles, age spots and helping to repair sun damage for an overall hydrated glow. So no, there’s probably nothing coconut doesn’t fix.

Hemp Seed Oil
Hemp seed oil is finding its way into a whole variety of different beauty products due to its abilities to clean, moisturise and control those pesky blemishes. The fats in the oil are similar to fats we need for our skin, so hemp seed oil is particularly loved by those who suffer from acne or skin conditions! While anyone can enjoy the benefits as it also moisturises, protects, treats and brings new life to your skin. Your skin is totally asking for new life, by the way.

Jojoba Oil
The Native Americans have always used this liquid wax for skin ailments and now it seems everyone else is jumping on in. The wax produced by the jojoba bean where we get this luscious oil is from actually resembles the protective wax our own skin produces. Jojoba then mimics our natural wax and can aid in smoothing, hydrating and regenerating skin cells for a brand new glow! What’s most impressive with this natural oil is that it is so naturally gentle and non-irritating it’s basically perfect for any skin type!

Argan Oil
Native to Morocco, this oil is rich in nutrients, fats and vitamins… it’s basically a superfood for our skin! Perfect for our skin all over, our luscious locks and even our nails, it’s no wonder it’s dubbed a ‘miracle oil’ for all our beauty needs. Particularly great for inflammation, anti-ageing, moisturising and toning the skin, there’s not a lot this oil can’t do in either cosmetic products or simply on its own.

Rosehip Oil
This little beauty is basically dubbed THE anti-ageing oil. As the name would suggest, this oil is extracted from the hip of the rose and is as luscious as it sounds. High levels of Trans-Retinoic Acid helps to boost the skin’s natural healing process while other naturals sources of vitamins and antioxidants all help to repair, regenerate, protect and calm the skin. So yeah, perfect for all of our anti-ageing woes! While all age groups and skin types can enjoy the benefits of the oil for wrinkles, scars, burns, stretch marks, dryness, sensitivities, acne, sun damage and pigmentation. Forget a bouquet of roses, give us buckets of rosehip oil!

Grapeseed Oil
It may seem odd to want to add oil to already oily skin, but grapeseed oil is best for oily skin as it actually helps to regulate your skins natural oil production! As well as these skin balancing wonders, grapeseed oil is also loved for its ability to promote the restoration of collagen which helps in minimizing signs of damage, marks and scars while natural sources of vitamin C will brighten your face up and keep your skin smooth to the touch!

Avocado Oil
We all love a bit of avo on our toast but are you also looking for smooth, strong skin with extra elasticity? Avocado oil is slowly becoming the new coconut oil – a healer of all ailments! Avocado oil boasts minerals, vitamins, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties with smooth and hydrate. Although not the best for those of us with already oily skin, avocado oil is great for calming, healing, replenishing, hydrating, moisturising, shielding and protecting! There you go, great for our morning breakfast and morning skin care routine!

Sweet Almond Oil
Those with skin conditions have probably heard of sweet, sweet benefits of Sweet Almond Oil. Great for psoriasis, rosacea, eczema and acne, the fatty acids in this oil lock in moisture by forming a protective shield over your skin. While it’s also great for cleaning skin and pores, plumping and firming and removing and repairing tissues and cells for a youthful glow! Experts who swear by it say if you have to use one oil your whole life, this should probably be the one!

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