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Greased lightening: Rejuvenating facialoilsJIA SINGH 10th May 2014

here's been a lot of talk on thebenefits of facial oils, and yet alot of us women squirm at thethought of greasing our faces.Beauty therapists, wellnessconsultants anddermatologists all claim thatthese oils help plump the skin,giving it that elasticity,moisture and collagen, as wellas helping fight spots,pigmentation and acne.

I know it sounds pretty contradictory, but oil doesn't always translate to oiliness. In fact, alot of these oils are suited for every skin type. A few drops is all you need to moisturiseyour skin, boost blood flow and circulation and make you look radiant.

Facial oils can be made by integrating two or three different oils to make a blend or withjust one. There is an incredible variety of these liquid elixirs available at drugstores,cosmetic companies, large spas and big names like Sephora, Bobbi Brown, Body Shop andBurts Bees. These oils have probably been your favourite facialist's secret weapon foryears, you just didn't know it. Now you can reap the same benefits by applying these oils inthe comfort of your own home. Here are a few of the most popular ones. Remember to buybrands that are natural, organic and hypoallergenic.

CHAMOMILE OIL

To calm irritated, red skin: Chamomile oil, much like the tea, relaxes your skin, soothesafter sunburn and alleviates any redness, rash or hives that might appear. It has amazinganti- inflammatory properties that make it a favourite among women with sensitive skinprone to redness, rosacea and acne.

{Beauty therapists, wellness consultants anddermatologists all claim that facial oils helpplump the skin, giving it that elasticity,moisture and collagen, besides fighting spots,pigmentation and acne.

ROSE HIP SEED OIL

Get rid of dark spots and discoloration: This oil is particularly useful in healing scars andreducing the visibility of dark spots, pigmentation and discoloration on the face. Rose hipseed oil, when applied regularly, can deliver dramatic results over a period of just two-

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three months. And yes, considering how long you've been dealing with the alternative,that's soon enough.

TEA TREE OIL

No more acne: You probably know this one already; it's the most popular and one of thebest natural alternatives to get rid of acne, thanks to its disinfecting and soothingproperties. It's gentler on the skin, so unlike other acne treatments, tea tree oil will not stripyour skin of its natural oils or cause further breakouts. The Body Shop has a tea tree facialoil which is pretty effective in reducing acne and preventing it. Just make sure you dab it onwith a cotton ball instead of applying it directly onto your face.

MARULA OIL

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate:

African women have the most beautiful, youthful-looking skin at any age. Their secret?Marula oil. A beauty staple that is now rightfully making its way to the top as an essentialpart of your daily beauty regime. It has a high concentration of oleic acid — an essentialfatty acid that gives your skin the lubricatio and moisture it needs to stay supple andhydrated. This helps maintain the skin's moisture content, providing long-lasting hydrationand protection against pollution, smoking, fumes and wind.

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