The New Anti-Age: Oils

The New Anti-Age: Oils

Can adding face oil to your regimen really give you better skin? Read on to find out.

Oil is probably the last thing you would think of slathering on your face in the hopes of getting a younger, more radiant complexion. But as it turns out, new breakthrough oil formulas are boosting moisture, fighting wrinkles, and reducing inflammation with the help of sophisticated additives like peptides, retinol, and vitamin C, without any harsh (or greasy) side effects. "Oils are naturally more gentle than most anti-aging products because they deliver the active ingredients deep into the skin without irritating the surface," says New York dermatologist David Colbert. "And they create a dewy glow that lasts all day."

One of the pioneers to see potential in the face-oil category was fashion stylist Linda Rodin. Frustrated with skin care that "wasn't working," she took matters into her own hands literally and in 2007, Rodin Olio Lusso was born. "I combined the oils I loved in a coffee cup over my bathroom sink and came up with this concoction to hydrate my skin," Rodin explains. Five years and 50,000 bottles later, the original blend of 11 ingredients, including sweet almond, argan, sunflower, and apricot-seed oils, is one of the most sought-after facial moisturizers among makeup artists, model and stylist. Beauty companies are now following suit, launching their own recipes for almost every skin type and issue. This year alone, Fresh, Själ Skincare, Nude, Sulwhasoo, Amore Pacific, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, and Colbert M.D. have all added face oils to their product lineups.

Sweet Almond Oil

Argan Oil

Sunflowers Oil

Apricot Oil

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