Friday, November 6, 2015

Dry Air, Don’t Care: 10 Beautiful Body Oils for Moisture-Sapped Skin

Photographed by Mario Testino, Vogue, March 2007

For those who’ve been dreading winter’s impending dip in temperature, let us remind you of two seasonal indulgences that should change your tune: ceaseless weekend sabbaticals under layers of downy blankets and luxuriously restorative body oils that offer a welcome dose of moisture to parched skin. A humectant step up from body lotion, oils are crafted to ensure skin feels nourished and glow-y in the face of winter’s harsh elements—and almost always come packaged in beautiful glass bottles worth investing in for their aesthetic value alone.

Take, for instance, Rodin’s Olio Lusso Luxury Body Oil, which has earned something of a cult following for its signature heady blend of 11 essential oils—including neroli, jojoba, sweet almond, and argan—that soothes skin and triggers warmer olfactory memories from the moment you step out of the shower until you crawl back into bed. Its minimalist packaging also consistently wins star billing on countertops and vanities. Options like Kahina Giving Beauty Fez Body Serum and Santa Maria Novella Olio Cosmetico body oil are packed with plumping vitamins and steam-distilled essential oils: The latter gets its quirky lapis hue from the German chamomile plant, while Kahina’s notes of rose, vetiver, cloves, and cumin feel just smoky enough for the season. And, when in doubt, Elizabeth Arden’s new Eight Hour Cream All-Over Miracle Oil is inspired by the unparalleled Eight Hour Cream. Meaning the spritzable potion of tsubaki oil, grape-seed oil, frankincense, and ginger root extract designed to hydrate, nourish, and tone will likely inspire a sold-out frenzy upon its December debut. Here, 10 body oils primed for easy—yet indulgent—application.

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