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20 Luxe Body Oils For Smooth, Soft And Supple Skin
It's time to upgrade your post-shower routine.
There are some incredible body lotions on the market. We're not contesting that. However, sometimes your skin wants something a bit more luxurious. Something a bit more nourishing. Something extra...
That's where body oils come in. Twice as good at preventing moisture from evaporating from the skin (take that, central heating), just like face oils they've come a long way since the greasy, sticky formulas we once knew. 'Oils offer deep nourishment, to work to repair damaged cells, penetrating the surface layer of the skin to feed, hydrate and heal', says skincare expert Michaella Bolder.
With nourishing but fast-absorbing ingredients like rose otto, grapeseed and coconut, not to mention stunning fragrances to rival your designer perfume collection (we see you Tom Ford Soleil Blanc), the beauty sphere's new breed of luxury oils has something for everyone.
So, say 'see ya' to scaly limbs and check out our pick of the best body oils out there right now.
This silky oil is brimming with antioxidants derived from avocados and sunflower seed to help strengthen the skin barrier and keep skin feeling extra supple. The fresh, citrusy scent is a gorgeous pick-me-up, too.
Keys Soulcare Sacred Body Oil - £25
There's no denying that applying a body oil has a ritualistic element of self care to it, something that feels extra indulgent when applying this blend of Marula, Baobab and Marula oils from Keys Soulcare. Think luminous limbs and supple skin for days.
If you find yourself struggling to switch off when bedtime comes calling, this Organic Body Oil from Bamford is a much needed tonic. Patchouli, chamomile, lavender and vetiver root oils soothe away the stress and help the mind and body to let go of the day's tensions.
This Works Skin Deep Dry Leg Oil - £44
The best accessory this summer? Hydrated and glowing legs. Firstly, because there's not a more uncomfortable feeling than parched and scaly legs and secondly, your legs do a lot of work for you, so why not treat them to some TLC? This blend of no less than 19 essential and cold-pressed oils absorbs into the skin to moisturise, revive and renew dull and flaky limbs.
A blend of rosehip, rose damascene, evening primrose, and rose geranium (you didn't think it was just going to be just one type of rose from Chantecaille did you?) makes this divinely scented oil a perfect way to elevate your everyday scent, as well as leaving skin indulged and moisturised.
Augustinus Bader The Body Oil - £82
Adversed to the feel of heavier oils? This delicate oil from Augustinus Bader overhauls preconceptions of heavy and sticky oils from days past, with argan oil, olive fruit oil and beloved skincare supreme squalane to tackle dry and lackluste skin, without being cloying.
You've probably seen this product in every luxe shelfie on your Instagram feed, but we're here to assure you it's more than just a cool bottle. Packed full of organic cold-pressed oils and including a trio of nourishing Vitamin B7, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E, dry skin will drink this up like a cool cocktail on a hot August afternoon.
If olfactory decadence is your aim then a bottle of Frederic Malle's Portrait of a Lady distilled into a body and hair oil is as good as it comes. Apricot kernel, jojoba and evening primrose oil nourish your skin and hair while layering it with notes of patchouli, sandalwood, raspberry and frankincense.
Aesop Geranium Leaf Hydrating Body Treatment- £27
This non-greasy, speedily-absorbed oil is a surefire cure for dry and uncomfortable skin, either smothered over the body or dropped into your tub. The classic Aesop aroma - botanical and beautiful - will waft around for hours after.
L'Occitane Almond Supple Skin Oil - £40
If you're a sucker for their sweet almond scented in-shower oil, then this L'Occitane product is a must-have. Formulated with 50% almond oil, the luscious and rich formula is housed in an easy-to-use spray bottle. Excellent for super dry skin and stretch marks.
Harnessing aromatherapy properties alongside a hydrating formula, this is the perfect choice for at at-home treat. The scent alone will make you feel like you've stepped into a 5* spa, even if you're applying it in your own bathroom.
If you like your body oil bouji, look no further. This luxe oil will leave your limbs smooth and sparkling, scented with the famous 'summer in a bottle' Soleil Blanc fragrance. Heaven.
A chance to cover yourself head to toe in Diptyque scent? Yes please. As smoothing for hair as it is on your limbs, this dry oil comes in an easy to use spray bottle too, perfect for travel or if you're just clumsy.
This body oil (it comes in a travel size too) is perfect for traveling to get some moisture back into skin ravaged by air con, sun, or lack of sleep. It smells of expensive, delicious jasmine, but in a clean, modern way.
If you want a genuine dose of therapeutic aroma alongside your nourishing formula, this is the body oil for you. The fragrance bursts at the seams with mood-lifting ingredients, making this oil a great one to start the day with.
Tata Harper Revitalising Body Oil - £107
This 100% natural formula wraps skin in an ultra-softening blend of calendula, grapeseed, neroli and arnica without any stickiness at all, and has the knack of making the entire shower/room/house smell like a sun-soaked holiday on the Amalfi Coast.
Kiehl's Creme de Corps Nourishing Dry Body Oil - £39
Thanks to the squalane and grapeseed, this savvy spray oil virtually floats over flaky patches and restores skin in a matter of seconds. It's dry, which means there's zero greasy residue and it smells like a tropical beach holiday. Buh-bye, winter blues.
Don't let the minimal packaging fool you, because this is the ultimate remedy for skin exposed to central heating and harsh weather. It harnesses a duo of marigold and rosehip oils to keep moisture on lockdown, making tight, thirsty skin a thing of the past. Use any excess to smooth down flyaways and ragged cuticles.
Omorovicza Firming Body Oil - £55
This is one of those oils that makes a noticeable difference the moment you apply it and for days afterwards. A single pump is enough to shuttle moisture back into the driest of skin and the fragrance is aromatic and heady, so there's no need for an extra spritz of perfume. Obsessed.
REN Clean Skincare Moroccan Rose Otto Ultra-Moisture Body Oil
Limbs drier than a desert? A few pumps of this stuff will sort them out. Not only does it feel indulgent but it hydrates like no other, soothes sensitive patches and smells like a lush bouquet. We find it works best on damp skin right after a bath or shower.
Jennifer George is Beauty Editor across both ELLE UK and Harper's Bazaar, creating content for print and online, from zeitgeisty features to conceptual still life and make-up shoots. Despite a career that's focused mainly on luxury (from events to editorial), her ride or die hair product is a £4 bargain. With a Little Black Book of London's clinics, doctors and hotels, she's the team's resident 'Tweakment' and spa expert.
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