There’s An Oil For That: 8 Beauty Oils For Your Skin Woes

All the more reason to become oil-obsessed.

Nov 9, 2020

If you’ve yet to discover the magic of face and body oils, then you’re missing out on a bevy of beautifying and pampering benefits. Facial oils, in particular, have grown more popular in recent years as more and more people are realizing that oil isn’t actually bad for the skin. In fact, it’s a crucial component in maintaining skin health.

Aside from acting as an emollient and an occlusive agent (meaning, they soften and seal in moisture in the skin), beauty oils, specifically those that are plant-derived, are rich in nourishing ingredients that deliver antioxidant protection, improve circulation, tone the skin, and even promote relaxation. Adding to their appeal is the fact that they’re generally safe for all skin types and work as great conditioning agents for your hair and nails, too.

To help you choose which beauty blend to add to your routine, we’ve rounded up eight of our favorite face and body oils from French beauty brand Biologique Recherche right here:

If you’re looking for a multitasker: Biologique Recherche Huile Benefique

This do-it-all formula—or “do-it-oil”—is actually designed as a before and after sun dry oil for the face and body, but its benefits go beyond just being a vacation essential. Featuring botanical oils such as sesame seed oil, coconut oil, sunflower seed oil, and apricot kernel oil, it helps skin maintain healthy moisture to prevent dehydration, protects with antioxidants, and unifies the skin tone especially right after getting a tan. Got dry, frizzy hair? You can apply it to your strands, too, for a smoothening finish.

If you’re looking to firm up skin: Biologique Recherche Lipogen AC

A targeted treatment designed to visibly improve the “orange peel” effect on skin, it’s the go-to oil for those who are dealing with cellulite and localized fat. Rich in active ingredients that help facilitate the drainage and disposal of excess fat from the body, it works to redefine the skin’s shape, helping it regain its firmness and smoothness.

If you’re craving for stress relief: Biologique Recherche Huile Détente

Missing your weekly massages at the spa? This calming oil complex can turn your regular baths or self-care sessions into ultra relaxing experiences. It’s infused with a soothing blend of lavender, palmarosa, clove, lemon, basil, and grapeseed essential oils, giving you a soothing cocktail that helps relieve tension in the body. It’s ideal for use in the evening, as the gentle scent will lull you to sleep.

If you want to target cellulite: Biologique Recherche Body Oxygenante

A soothing fluid designed for the body, it’s formulated with the brand’s Oxygenating Complex to protect from free radical damage while smoothening the skin and minimize the appearance of cellulite. You can also apply it all over for an instant glow-up, especially if you have dull or mature skin.

If you want to tone saggy skin: Biologique Recherche Huile Dermotonique

Known as a total body toning oil, this features rosemary, birch, juniper, cypress, and grapeseed essential oils to improve circulation and promote waste elimination—all to smoothen and firm up loose and saggy skin, especially after rapid weight loss. It’s also recommended for the management of the appearance of stretch marks and cellulite.

If you’re suffering from tired, painful legs: Biologique Recherche Huile Jambes Lourdes

A key ingredient in this pain-relieving formula is camphor oil, as it provides immediate relief for heavy, painful legs. It’s also infused with other botanicals such as lemon, cypress, sage, mint, and rosemary essential oils to help improve blood circulation while also toning the skin. Keep a bottle in your nightstand so you can easily pamper your lower limbs after spending a whole day on your feet, and don’t forget to pack it for your next long-haul flight.

If you’re feeling bloated: Biologique Recherche Huile Sous Ombilicale

Cedarwood, juniper, pine, and clove essential oils are blended with a grapeseed oil base to give you this “tummy tonic” that helps eliminate toxins and excess water (a.k.a. that bloated effect) on the stomach and legs. Also considered an anti-stress treatment, this reduces puffiness and swelling, so you can enjoy skin that’s softened, toned, and redefined.

If you’re dealing with dryness: Biologique Recherche Sèrum T.E.W.L.

A serum-slash-oil treatment, this formula is made for the prevention of trans-epidermal water loss, hence the name. It features a unique combination of ingredients such as phytosterols (or cholesterol-like molecules that help in anti-aging and moisturizing) and skin-repairing oils, like raspberry seed oil extract and cranberry oil. Aside from preventing dryness, it’s also great for eliminating tightness in the face and minimizing fine lines and wrinkles. Plus: It’s a skin saver for those in dry or cool climates.

Bonus tip: To help the products penetrate skin better and for an extra relaxing effect, you can apply your beauty oils on the body with a massage glove:

Biologique Recherche Gant De Massage Corps (Body Massage Glove)

For customized skin care recommendations, you can book a virtual consultation with our resident dermatologist, Dr. Maximin Navarro, a Philippine Dermatological Society (PDS) fellow, and Michelle Reyes-Navarro, founder of Bella Pelle Philippines.

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