Beauty oils have grown in popularity in the last few years, with formulations getting more scientific and sophisticated, helping oily skin that’s prone to acne, not worsening it, by keeping the skin quenched.
Luxurious to use and with effective results we’ve looked at 5 popular oils for different uses. We have selected a face oil, a sunscreen, a leg oil, a hair oil and a body oil, to decide whether it’s time to switch to oils for our summer beauty regime.
1. Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate £36 [Click to Buy] Kiehl’s specialise in natural formulations, this oil replenishes the skin overnight, leaving it smoother and younger looking by the morning. We like that it’s a night time product as you can really work it into the skin without worrying about its effect on your make up. Simply pat on 2-3 drops before bed either alone or under your normal moisturiser.
2. Decléor Aroma Sun Summer Oil SPF 30 £24 [Click to Buy] French Salon brand Decleor use highly scientific formulas to create professional quality products so you know you’re in safe hands with this nourishing sunscreen. It can be sprayed onto the body and hair and contains both UVA and UVB filters to protect the skin from the sun’s harmful rays.
3. This Works Skin Deep Dry Leg Oil £33.97 [Click to Buy] This leg oil has a wonderful scent and feels lovely to apply, it gives the skin a glow without shimmer or glitter and the 100% natural ingredients help soothe the skin and keep legs from feeling tired and puffy.
4. Kérastase Elixir Ultime Beauty Oil £27.38 [Click to Buy] Kerastase are renowned for their salon-quality products and the Elixir Ultime range was formulated specifically to tackle unruly hair that has become dry and dull. This is definitely a Summer must-have to combat the drying effects of the sun, simply work into the ends of the hair as a treatment before washing or spray into the hair once it’s dry to smooth it down if you have a bit of heat induced frizz.
5. Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse OR £21 [Click to Buy] Nuxe Dry Body Oils are a cult favourite, and this shimmer version is great in Summer to highlight the decollate, shoulders and face. The natural oils keep the skin from drying out and it enhances a tan, giving a warm golden glow. It contains precious plant oils and vitamin E, is non greasy and leaves the skin soft and replenished, it can even be added to the bath!