If a daily dose of body oil is not part of your skincare routine, then find out why it should be, says editor Trudi Brewer.
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Lotions and creams have earned their spot in most beauty routines, however, adding oil to that lineup will make everything you use on your skin even more potent. Here's why. First, oils are lipophilic, which means they have a natural affinity with our skin because our skin produces oil too. Second, the moisturising goodness strengthens and improves the skin's natural barrier function, keeping moisture in and all irritations out. And finally, the youthful-looking sheen, oil leaves on the surface of the skin stays for hours. However, not all oils are created equal, and our skin favours natural plant-based oils. Discover three certified by NATRUE 100 per cent natural body oils you can use alone or add to any lotion. They are lightweight, heavenly scented, and most importantly, fast-absorbing, allowing you to slip on your skinny jeans within minutes of applying them.
Weleda Body Oils
The brand calls these 100 per cent natural, plant-based body oils, 'indulgent liquid gold,' which for us is a winter skin essential. Here are some of our faves from the range.
Weleda Wild Rose Pampering Body Oil, $39
This was the oil that got me hooked on Weleda’s body offering. Calming on the skin thanks to the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits of a blend of Rosa Moschata seed, Rosa Damascena flower oils, jojoba seed, and sweet almond oils. Despite how hydrating it is, it still soaks in in seconds.
Weleda Sea Buckthorn Replenishing Body Oil, $39
It nourishes, hydrates, and protects your skin from moisture loss, and while ultra-light to the touch, it's heavy on moisture. Thanks to a cold-pressed, sun-ripened berry that Weleda source from Italy. Rich in vitamin C, B12 (cobalamin), and E, once blended with sesame oil; you have the recipe in this oil to illuminate and revitalise dull, dry skin- fast.
Weleda Sea Buckthorn Replenishing Body Oil, $39
Weleda Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil, $39
Weleda Pomegranate Regenerating Body Oil, $39
Many oils contain common irritants, such as fragrance - not this dreamy elixir. The organic jojoba seed, sesame, sunflower, olive, wheat germ, and macadamia oils as well as the hero's millet seed extract, are made even more potent by the luxe-y pomegranate seed oil. Famous for its antioxidant benefits, this blend is ideal for anyone with dry, sensitive skin, and it’s even safe to use on your babes. Best applied onto damp skin after a bath or shower.