The hellish temperature in Manila these days dehydrates the skin faster and makes it prone to wrinkles, cracks and other unsightly problems.
Lately, I’ve discovered the moisturizing effects of oils. Forget your old face lotions, and try these five now.
La Mer Renewal Oil
It sounds self-defeating to recommend grease on top of your pores, but this miracle oil/serum is something else. Through a powerful blend of ingredients, this treatment helps balance sebum and purify pores as it hydrates and renews damaged skin.
There are algae, sea kelp, sesame and even eucalyptus oils here. This good ol’ nongreasy, radiating oil lends itself well to mixing and matching.
Pro tip: Pat this on your salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide treatments as this helps zap zits faster and fend off flakiness brought by harsh acne meds.
Daily Reviving Concentrate by Kiehl’s
We’ve known Kiehl’s deep commitment to the chemistry (and efficacy) of its products. And there’s no doubt that this facial oil contains a chockful of natural origin essences beneficial to dehydrated skin.
This yellow elixir contains ginger root, which combats inflammation and works as an antioxidant that stimulates elastin proteins in the skin.
There’s also sunflower seed oil helping with hydration, while the Tamanu oil is said to lock in all of your skin’s moisture. These three power substances show they’re not a crowd, but a much-needed combo.
Clarins Blue Orchid Face Treatment Oil
Those who enjoy their aromatherapy should nab this Clarins wonder product filled with skin-softening essential oils of rosewood, blue orchid, patchouli and hazelnut.
This treatment, which targets the top woes of dehydrated skin, tones, revitalizes and restores its radiance.
Moisture is its top priority. Dry and combination skin can benefit from its unique formula of plant extracts and oils, as well as its ties to phytotherapy.
This rebalancing moisturizer promises to bring your flaky, dull skin back to its satin soft beginnings. Now that’s a time travel trip you might want to get on.
Origins Plantscription Youth-Renewing Face Oil
Erase dryness and aging with a skin-soothing blend of sweet almond oil, jojoba seed oil, lavender oil and safflower seed oil. This potpourri of radiating ingredients is now packed in Origins’ lightweight face oil.
Its youth-renewing mix also taps into the effectiveness of argan, sunflower, rose and raspberry oils as well as anogeissus. These active ingredients help repair your skin’s barrier as it mimics the natural lipids lost with age sans the greasy residue.
Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Multipurpose Dry Oil
It helps to mention another great product that aids other dehydrated parts of the body. Through a mixture of plant oils, feed your skin—even your hair!—with nutritious ingredients and vitamin E from this dry oil that can bring back softness.
Your skin will love this product’s efficiency in removing visible signs of aging and even stretch marks. (Did I just hear you say hurrah?) If you decide to treat your hair with this luxurious oil, expect volume and shine to return soon.