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Fruit and nut oils not only
hydrate, they also soothe and calm, nourish and restore, and are ideal for face
and body skincare regimens. They’re also
great when used all year long, but are especially beneficial when used during
winter's assault on the delicate face and body.
Your skin is your body’s largest organ, and has the greatest amount of
exposure to environmental and climatological elements. Take care of it on a regular basis…it’s the
only one you have!
Following are a few
recommended products I’ve tested that are ideal for face and body. Each hydrates, soothes, calms, nourishes, and
restores. Many of them, while
categorized either for “face” or “body”, can safely be used on both. For hundreds of years, many global cultures
have relied on different fruit and nut oils to take care of their face, body,
hair, and even culinary. Whether it’s
olive, almond, sunflower, jojoba, shea, dilo, marula, kukui, or argan, all of
these oils have been beneficial, especially when incorporated into one’s
skincare regimen.
~ For
the Face ~
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The delicate and fragile tissue on the
face, eyes, and neck are especially vulnerable to the often-nasty attacks of
winter’s frigid winds and chilling temps. Since the tissue is more easily
dried out, it needs extra TLC to combat the attacks and keep the tissue always
on the ready, no matter what the time of day. The following products
offer added protection and relief during these challenging times. And,
don’t forget to use your sunscreen or products that include this in their
formulation, since the sun’s harmful rays doesn’t take a vacation just because it’s
winter.
Decleor Micellar Oil Micellar Oil ~ Micellar Oil
debunks the myth that oil and water don’t mix.
Decleor has perfected the technology with this formula, which gently
deep cleans without irritating or stripping the skin’s acid and pH
levels. Key ingredients include
cold pressed almond oil and olive Squalane.
Micellar Oil becomes transformed from an oil consistency to a creamy
cleanser once water is added; this product left no residue and imparted levels
of hydration without leaving any tacky or greasy residue; it was gentle and
non-irritating. http://www.decleorusa.com
Fiafini 100% Marula Beauty Oil ~ Marula is a nut oil with numerous natural properties ideal
for cleansing, rehydrating, protecting, improving cellular production and
circulation. The Marula Beauty Oil has natural antioxidant
properties that help to diminish early signs of aging, including softening fine
lines and wrinkles; it’s also soothing and anti-microbial. A tiny amount will
deliver outstanding hydration throughout the day, without leaving skin feeling
greasy or tacky; quickly absorbed and ideal for all skin types; can also be
used on body, hair and nails; non-irritating. http://fiafini.com/
Jurlique Skin Balancing Face Oil ~
Jurlique has had a strong commitment to skincare based on natural and
organic plant-based ingredients. The Skin Balancing Face Oil
delivered a depth of hydration that penetrated the skin quickly without leaving
any tacky or greasy residue, while also being very gentle. Ingredients
include rose flower extract, rosehip oil,
Evening Primrose oil, macadamia seed oil, marshmallow, avocado oil, jojoba oil
and shea butter. Quickly absorbed
without leaving any greasy or tacky residue; this lovely product delivered
hydration that was lasting; ideal when also used on dry cuticles;
non-irritating, with a lovely aromatherapeutic natural scent. http://www.jurlique.com/
Kate Somerville Dilo Oil Restorative Treatment ~ The
skincare industry has seen many advancements in technology and substance, but
those that have had the greatest amount of success have been tree and fruit nut
oils (shea, Marula, Kukui, coconut, macadamia, Argan, etc.). Dilo
Oil (Tamanu oil) is the latest miracle oil to hit the industry scene; it’s
been benefitting Fijians, Tahitians and Ni-Vanuatu’s for hundreds of years in
firming, restoring and hydrating skin; it has also been prized for its healing
and firming properties. A little of this
was all that was needed; quickly absorbed, without leaving any tacky or greasy
residue. A few of the key ingredients
include Dilo seed oil, coconut oil,
pumpkin seed extract, Vitamin E, sunflower seed oil, Plumeria (frangipani)
flower extract, rosemary extract, jasmine and brown algae. The product’s aroma is delicate and fresh. http://www.katesomerville.com/
Marula Pure Beauty Oil ~ Marula Oil is one
of the über oils, and in terms of antioxidants and Omega 9 fatty acids, is
higher than Argan or grapeseed oil. Marula Oil is an effective
hydrator, and was quickly absorbed, without leaving any tacky or oily residue;
its aroma is neutral; non-irritating.
Key ingredients include Vitamin C,
anti-oxidant rich flavonoids and fatty
acids (palmitic, oleic and stearic), which are all vital to healthy skin
and cellular generation. The Leakey
Collection is aligned with the local rural women who harvest the fruit and
who then process it for the Marula Oil; this is definitely a fair
trade arrangement with production enabling the local women to have a
sustainable economy and viable livelihood.
https://marula.com
Skin Authority Oil Nutrient
for Face, Hair & Nails ~ The Oil Nutrient includes a rich formula of restorative
oils that include Avocado, Rosehip, Grapeseed, Sunflower, Petigrain,
Cardamom, Safflower, Jasmine, Sunflower, and Bergamot. Quickly absorbed without leaving any greasy
or tacky residue, this product delivers on lasting hydration throughout the day
with a beautiful and uplifting aroma; non-irritating. http://www.skinauthority.com
Tata Harper Skincare Nourishing Oil Cleanser ~ This is another product that proves you can mix oil and
water together. The Nourishing Oil Cleanser can be used as a makeup removal, but it’s
an ideal gentle facial cleanser that left the delicate skin hydrated without
any irritation, or residue. Key
ingredients include sunflower seed oil,
olive oil, shea butter, apricot kernel oil, jojoba seed oil, Argan kernel oil, camellia
seed oil, and Vitamin E. http://www.tataharperskincare.com
~ For
the Body ~
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Drying skin, whether it’s on the body,
hands, feet, or especially cracked heels, needs more TLC during this
challenging time; exfoliation and moisturization are your best defenses against
winter’s assaults. The following are great for your winter-weather
arsenal.
Aura Cacia
Comforting Geranium Body Oil ~ This
lovely Body Oil drenches the skin
with key ingredients that include grapeseed oil, apricot
oil, sweet almond oil, lavender oil, geranium oil, Rosa Damascena absolute, and
Vitamin E. Like all oils, very
little is needed; this product was quickly absorbed without leaving any tacky
or greasy residue; hydration levels remain throughout the day; was also
non-irritating. The aromatherapeutic
properties are uplifting and calming; ideal for all skin types. http://www.auracacia.com
emerginC Scientific Organics
Coconut-Argan Body Oil ~ This spray
oil is more like a dry oil that leaves skin hydrated; it’s quickly absorbed and
non-irritating, without leaving any tacky or greasy residue. Key
ingredients include sunflower seed oil,
grape seed oil, sweet almond oil, jojoba seed oil, olive fruit oil, apricot
kernel oil, Vitamin E and A, eucalyptus leaf oil, clove leaf oil, bergamot
fruit oil and orange peel oil. The
delicate and fresh aroma is lovely. http://www.emerginc.com/scientific-organics.aspx
G.M. Collin Body Treating Oil ~ This lovely aromatic oil beautifully hydrates the dry skin
with ingredients like Eco-certified Argan Oil, Lupin Oil, and Macadamia
Oil. Added benefits also include calming stiff muscles, while
improving elasticity and firmness; was also non-irritating, and quickly
absorbed without leaving any tacky or greasy residue. http://www.gmcollin.com/en/
Leonor Greyl Huile De Magnolia ~
The Magnolia Oil is part of Leonor
Greyl’s “Beauty Enhancing Oils”,
and can be used on the face and body (two more parched areas that need
attention during winter’s assault). The Magnolia
Oil is ninety-seven percent pure botanical oils; key ingredients include hazel seed oil, sunflower seed oil,
coconut oil, jojoba seed oil, and magnolia seed oil. These
natural oils protect, nourish and rehydrate; the product is non-irritating,
quickly absorbed and didn’t leave any tacky or greasy residue; its signature
magnolia scent is delicate, fresh and uplifting. I loved the way my skin felt
after using the Huile De Magnolia
(Magnolia Oil). http://www.leonorgreyl-usa.com
Red Flower Cardamom Amber Oil ~ This beautiful organic oil is one of the product
mainstays of Red Flower’s Hammam Spa Treatment,
but you don’t need to go to a spa to experience this warming, hydrating, and an
aromatherapeutic product. This product
is a lavish formulation of nourishing and restorative oils that include apricot, cardamom, gardenia, jasmine, orange, patchouli, rosa
damascena, sandalwood, vetiver, ylang ylang, and Vitamin E. http://www.redflower.com
Weleda Arnica Massage Oil ~ I’ve been a huge fan of this line since the 1970s. The Arnica
Massage Oil does double-duty as massage oil and as an exceptional
moisturizer, which left my skin feeling like I’d just applied a dry oil.
The product was quickly absorbed without leaving any greasy or tacky residue. Key ingredients include sunflower seed oil, olive oil and
Arnica Montana extract, rosemary and lavender. Very
aromatherapeutic; calming, restoring, hydrating, and non-irritating. http://www.weleda.com
~ In
Closing ~
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Remember that your skin is your body’s largest organ and
needs to be taken care of on a regular basis, regardless of the season, environment,
or climate. Face and body oils are great
options to incorporate into your daily regimen for your skincare needs. Fruit and nut oils naturally hydrate, heal,
nourish, and restore. Use formulations that
are natural, organic, and pure, and recommended for face, body, or hair. Take care of your skin…it’s the only one you
have!
That’s it for this edition. Until the next one, remember to take care of
yourself and those you love.
By Terry Herman
TERRY HERMAN is a recognized expert in the
industry, and regularly covers issues that include business, management,
operations, customer care, treatments, products, and trends. In the 1990s, she
authored an extensive "Glossary of Spa Terminologies" and holds two
copyright registrations on her authored work. Consumer and trade
publications have also interviewed her as an expert. She also conducted an extensive nationally
broadcasted interview tour on aspects of creating an at-home spa, interior
design, music, stress and time management.
Her work has been published extensively in print and digital in both
consumer and trade publications. In addition to writing, reviewing and
being interviewed as an expert, she is also a management consultant and motivational
speaker. She also served on the
International Advisory Board for the former EXPERIENCE | PREMCHIT Journeys In
Retreat To Wellness; the Advisory Board was comprised of ten international
experts in various fields of wellness and spa.
She also served as a Group Manager for the popular LinkedIn group, The
Spa Buzz. In addition to her blogs, her social media outreach also includes
Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Be sure to read her food, wine and culinary
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