If you have not yet made the switch to natural skincare, the cooler months are a great time to consider this. Natural skincare is usually rich in emollient and hydrating oils to nourish and support your skin, and this is particularly important as the temperature cools and the elements are harsher on your skin. We often think that oils are best avoided if your skin is already oily, but this is not the case. Quality botanical oils are rich in vitamins such as Vitamins A, E and C and essential fatty acids, anti-oxidants and other nutrients. They can also help to normalise and balance oil production, minimise irritation, refine the texture of your skin and reduce visible signs of ageing.

Here are some of the most powerful botanical oils used in natural skincare to promote clear, radiant and healthy skin

1. Sweet Almond Oil

   Sweet almond oil is a light, natural and rejuvenating addition to natural skincare.   Almond oil is rich in vitamin A, B and E, helping to maintain the skin’s natural moisture levels without blocking the pores.   It is also a powerful antidote to skin irritations and inflammation.

2. Wheatgerm Oil

   Wheat germ contains antioxidants and anti-ageing properties, and is rich in Vitamin B and E.   Wheatgerm helps to repair tissue damage and promote the regeneration of new tissues. Wheatgerm is known to assist in reducing signs of ageing like fine lines, wrinkles and age spots, helps to preserve the texture of your skin and protect your skin against sun damage. It is also considered effective in treating skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis as well as very dry skin

3. Jojoba Oil

   While Jojoba Oil looks and feels like an oil, it is technically a liquid wax ester made from expeller-pressed jojoba seeds.  Its composition is the closest thing in nature to our skin’s own sebum, and therefore it creates a lightweight and quick absorbing moisturiser for all skin types, penetrating deep into the skin. Even oilier skins benefit from Jojoba oil as it helps to balance excess oil and helps the pores to breathe. Suitable for all skin types, it has a balancing and nourishing effect on skin

4. Rose oil

   The Rose has been revered for centuries and is one of the most prized skincare ingredients, recognized for its anti-oxidant, hydrating and balancing properties. Rose Oil is considered a versatile and highly effective ingredient that benefits all skin types from younger, oilier skins to mature skins.

5. Rosehip Oil

   This oil is like a super vitamin for your skin, rich in Vitamins A, E, and essential fatty acids such as Omega-3, 6 and 9. Rosehip offers excellent hydrating properties, instantly reviving the complexion by deeply penetrating moisture into the skin. It also has strong anti-aging properties, known to improve the elasticity of your skin, boost skin cell regeneration, and reduce scarring.

6. Grapeseed Oil

   Rich in Omega-6, this oil comes from the seeds of pressed grapes and is high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. It is highly beneficial for all skin types and conditions, including very dry and irritated skins as well as oilier ones. Grapeseed oil helps to regulate the skin’s natural sebum production, can help reduce signs of ageing and even out skin tone, and can help to tighten and tone the skin.

7. Argan Oil

   With very high levels of vitamin E and anti-inflammatory fatty acids, Argan oil is highly regarded for its anti-ageing properties.

8. Coconut oil

   Long revered in Ayuverdic health for its health-benefiting properties, Coconut oil is highly emollient and hydrating, can be effective in reducing scarring and healing wounds and reducing the loss of moisture in very dry skin conditions.