Ok, I am going to put it out there. I am an
oily girl! I know that sounds a bit strange, but I love treatment oils. Not the
ones that sit on top of your skin and hair and make you look like a seal (much
as I adore cute seals) but the ones that sink into your skin and hair and
impart comfort, softness, nourishment and a radiant, glowy sheen. So when I say
I am an oily girl, I mean I am a well-moisturised girl with soft skin and hair
that smells great!
Many of the treatment oils that
give this softness and moisture are plant-based. It may seem counter-intuitive,
but natural plant-based oils are even very good for acne-prone skin, as they
sink gently into your skin and nourish from within, helping your skin to regulate
and not over-produce sebum in order to try and nourish the skin.
Facial Oils
So, there you have it, oils are an absolute treat for your face, body and skin and it is worth having a shop around to find the ones that suit your skin, your pocket and your preferences! For face, I am an SK-II Facial Treatment Oil fan.
This oil provides immediate moisture, with 6 different types of
natural plant oils including olive, jojoba and avocado, and the scent is
faintly dominated by a soothing lavender, which is lovely. It is particularly
great and putting back the moisture that air conditioners, dry weather and
in-flight environments take out of you, so one to try if you are a jet setter
who is often in air-con environments, or live in a dry climate. You only need
apply 5-7 drops after cleansing, enjoy the comforting lavender and soothing
skin experience, then follow with your standard moisturiser, essence or serum.
Body Beautiful
When it comes to a treat for the rest of the body, an oil gives your skin elasticity and a firming and toning function. I find treatment oils on my body also give my skin a lustre and sheen, great for summer dresses or short shorts! Clarins has a lovely range of body treatment oils that really are a treat! My classic favourite is Clarins Body Treatment Oil (Contouring & Strengthening).
It is made
from 100 % natural plant extracts and aromatic essential oils, and if you ever
get that tired, heavy feeling in your legs, it helps to relieve that. It
reduces any “sponginess” in your legs for a more refined look and lighter
feeling, by naturally stimulating your natural circulation process.
Silky Hair
Silky Hair
And lastly, a good hair treatment oil can do wonders for your tumbling tresses! ‘’Dear hair – sorry I give you such a hard time, with colour, with hair dryers, straightening irons some days, curling irons the next. But you do know I really love you and make up for it with hair treatments oils, don’t you?” Yes, that is me talking to my hair. A good treatment oil can make sure you have less of the straw, and more of the silk.
Olioseta Oro Del
Marocco Oil Treatment for Hair, with Argan and Linseed Oil, is a great product
that loves my hair and suits my pocket! My hair becomes shiny, bouncy, soft and
manageable. Best of all, it is no-rinse (time-saver bonus), you just massage a
few drops into towel-dried hair, gently comb through, do whatever styling you
want (or none!) and you’re ready to rock!
So, take my advice
and join the oily girls group! You will never look back!
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