Stretch marks and scars and pigementation – oh my! Oil is often used as a dirty word when it comes to beauty, but not as you know it now. Packed with skin saving formulas, ingredients and antioxidant heroes – It’s grease lightening with these wonder oils for face and body.
by Anna McDougall
Hydra-Oil Range
Not just another hydrating oil, Rescu. recommends the Hydra-Oil range that is committed to the removal of vitamin A in it’s formula due to scientific research citing potentially adverse effects on pregnant women and their unborn children. Now your body can bathe in the delight Tri Nano Oil combined with a nourishing Argan oil and antioxidant-rich formula that works to diminish the appearance of scars as well as discolouration and stretch marks. Softening, non-greasy and easily absorbed.
The range includes Replenishing Body Cream, Tissue Oil spray, Anti-Ageing Tissue Oil Spray.
RRP: $16.95-$21.95 available from Coles supermarkets
Jurlique Herbal Recovery Antioxident Face Oil
There are mornings when we wake up feeling more Cruella DeVille then Kate Bosworth, luckily we can give our skin a boost of youth thanks to Jurlique’s new face oils. The formula is actually named ‘Youth Defence Biodynamic+’ and contains ingredients exploding with nutrients and radiance enhancing properties that you can only expect drops of skin heaven (grape seed oil, avacado oil..). Look out Monday morning! We’ve got Jurlique on our side.
RRP: $65 available from Myer and David Jones
Bobbi Brown Soothing Cleansing Oil
Makeup remover can have a habit of making our face feel like Olive Oil(y) or a desert plane. Fortunately, Bobbi Brown comes to our aid with the Soothing Cleansing Oil, a rich, emollient cleansing oil treatment that gently and effectively cleanses the skin and removes face, eye and lip make-up without drying or stripping it. Kukui nut oil helps strengthen the moisture barrier and prevent dehydration while Jasmine flower helps reduce the appearance of redness all while leaving our pores to breathe a sigh of relief (as you will be).
RRP: $60 Selected David Jones and Myer Nationally
Philosophy when hope is not enough omega 3.6.9 replenishing oil
If dry skin has left you looking towards the complexion gods, Philosophy has answered your prayers. This lightweight oil hydrates dry skin while helping to protect it against environmental aggressors that leave our skin for dead. The non-greasy, nurturing formula revives skin’s elasticity, absorbs easily and breathes life back into the moisture barrier for that angelic, natural glow.
RRP: $60 available at selected David Jones stores
Trilogy Rosehip Oil Antioxidant+
You’re skin is what you eat – and now you don’t have to wolf down anchovies all day or various berries with Trilogy’s Rosehip Oil Antioxidant+; certified organic and 100 per cent natural skincare oil which uses potent antioxidant ingredients like lycopene from tomatoes, phytosterol from Acai berries and essential fatty acids (omegas 3 and 6) from cranberry seeds to restore the skin. With the advanced formulation called Rosapene™, skin protection, vibrancy and elasticity will ensue and you get to indulge in the luxurious texture.
RRP: $29.95 Myer, Priceline, selected pharmacies and health food stores.
Dr LeWinn’s Bio-Care Oil
Speaking of food, introducing your complexion’s new favourite snack – a 100 per cent petro-chemical free formula that is a multi-purpose superfood for the skin. This hard-working oil eliminates scars and stretch marks, replenishes and relieves skin ailments like eczema and is suitable as an after sun-care solution for sensitive skin. Satisfied skin sorted.
RRP: $14.95 for stockists call 1800 630 056
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Skin Therapy
Treat your body with the fragrance you know and love from Palmer’s Cocoa Butter. The SkinTherapy Oil is a nourishing body treat without the grease. Instantly hydrates, smoothes and softens dry skin and with continued use improves the appearance of stretch marks, scars, uneven skin tone and ageing skin. Take some time out and gently massage the cocoa butter scented oil into skin three times daily for the best results.
RRP: $9.95 Priceline, Target, Kmart, Big W, Price Attack, Hairhouse Warehouse, pharmacies and supermarkets
Bio-Oil®
Tried and tested – Bio-Oil is a beauty ed’s staple for dehydrated and aging skin with it’s specialist skincare formulated to help improve the appearance of scars, stretch marks and uneven skin tone. Bio-Oil® contains the breakthrough ingredient PurCellin Oil which reduces the thickness of the formulation. For face and body happiness.
RRP: $14.95 from Priceline, Big W, Target, Kmart, Woolworth’s, Coles and all pharmacies nationally.
