A Glowing Armour

Its golden elixir lavishes slowly as it drips to meet the skin from its container. Rich, luxurious it coats the skin, cocooning it. In the realm of personal care, body oils can be seen as armour, a protective layer that shields and fortifies the skin. Just as armour provides a physical barrier against external threats, body and face oils form a shield, safeguarding the skin from dryness while nourishing and giving it that unique glow. But these oils have a long history intertwined with many cultural references. Find out more on Glowing Armour

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Tropicology‘s “Pure Avocado” Face and Body Oil. A lightweight, easily absorbed oil naturally containing eleven vitamins and fourteen minerals. Deeply hydrating and balancing for all skin profiles. 

Dreem Distillery‘s CBD Sublime Body Oil “Among the Stars”. It elevates your evening ritual with deeply relaxing body oil developed to
replenish the skin and protect against dryness.

If you thought body and face oils were a thing starting in the 20th century, think again. From the heavy oriental desert to the lush rice fields, body oils have a long and fascinating history that stretches back thousands of years.

In ancient Greece and Rome, they were seen as symbols of luxury, often scented with fragrant flowers and herbs, to enhance the experience. The ancient Egyptians were among the first to recognize the benefits of body oils, easy to retrieve and provide all the nutrients the skin needs.

With their rich history rooted in traditional practices from various cultures, body oils have gained significant attention for their transformative properties. Their potential to nourish, moisturize, and rejuvenate the skin is endless with roots in many ancient traditions.

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From Subtle Energies, the Tranquility Body Blend calms the senses and soothes the mind with the dream oils of Kewda, Narangi & Frankincense. This
amazing blend takes you almost instantaneously into ripples of peace and harmony, whilst cooling the skin. This relaxing blend helps to promote a meditative state.

The Costa Brazil Sunlight and Kaya Body Face and Body Oil calms, softens, and gives the skin that sun-kissed glow.

In India, Ayurveda, an traditional healing system, has played a pivotal role in the development and use of cosmetic body oils. Ayurvedic oils have an age-old history since the 2nd Century BC and are often based on a combination of herbs, spices, and essential oils. Body oils were the vessels of the healing energies, not only soothing the body but also the mind with the purest most natural ingredients, such as Coconut, Almond, Jojoba and Flower extract.

Similarly, China has a long-standing tradition of using the most natural ingredients in skincare. Cleverly crafted with local ingredients, these oils are believed to improve skin elasticity, reduce inflammation, and impart a youthful glow, using Ginseng, White Peonies, Rice Bran or Camellia as main ingredients.

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Ilapothecary created the Beat The Blues Body Oil. Beat the Blues body oil is formulated with a blend of the most powerful essential
oils known to uplift the mood, offering deep moisture and antioxidant protection. Their Vitamin Rich A,C,D & E Face Oil is a nutrient-rich blend of oils to feed, nourish and balance the skin. Highly soothing and calming, this therapeutic blend is perfect for times of seasonal transition and for troubled skin.

Gabar‘s Touch Face and Body Oil nurtures your skin with its calming all-natural and all-vegan blend of Southeast Asian plant extracts and omega-rich balancing oils that deeply hydrate and heal. Scented with a sweet, natural mix of pomegranate, mango, and palmarosa, this lotus and orchid, simple, lightweight formula makes the skin appear more radiant and healthy-looking.

Today, these oils are not only cherished within their respective cultures but have also gained recognition and popularity worldwide. The natural and holistic approach of Indian and Chinese cosmetic body oils aligns with the growing global demand for clean, sustainable, and effective skincare products. Plant-based oils are still the most beloved, but minerals and essential oils were added into the mix, pushing even further the benefit of body and face oils.

The essential nutrients found in body and face oils are very helpful for regular and dry skin care. They mimic the role of lipids, acting as a protective barrier for the skin. With this barrier, the surface of your skin retains the moisture it needs to feel soft and smooth. Many are perfect for all skin types as they are not greasy some even become dry once applied to skin; whether body or face. Body and face oils leave no greasy residue on the skin, even though these oils tend to be thicker than creams they create a stronger barrier on the outer layer of your skin.

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From Jurlique, the Rose Body Oil is a lightweight body oil with the signature scent of natural Rose. The Rare Rose Face Oil is a hydrating and glow-boosting face oil that helps relieve stress.

Weleda crafted the Skin Food Ultra – Light Dry Oil. This ultra-light bi-phase spray combines the lightness of a moisturising mist with nourishing
plant oils and extracts of pansy, organic calendula, organic rosemary and organic chamomile. Easy to apply, it’s non-greasy and absorbs quickly, for an instant glow and softer skin.

Body and face oils are multi-purpose treasures, now also incorporated into massage therapies, spa treatments, and many other wellness practices. The versatility of body oils continues to captivate people around the world, making them a cherished part of self-care rituals and beauty routines. It creates a barrier between the delicate skin and the outside world, and this armour helps to prevent damage and maintain the skin’s health and vitality.

Just as armour can be customized to fit different persons, body oils come in a variety of formulations tailored to specific skin types and concerns. Like a well-fitted suit, the right body oil can provide a personalized defence, addressing individual skin needs.

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Officine Universelle Buly’s Kalahari Melon Seed Oil is richly concentrated in oleic and linoleic acid. Strengthened by this beneficial due, it enhances the protective film of the epidermis and limits its dehydration. Nourishing, soothing and softening, it is an ally of tired and dehydrated skin.

Officine Universelle Buly’s Huile Antique Makassar Perfumed Body Oil is a beautifying treatment, dry to the touch, is extremely nourishing thanks to a synergy between three oils: sesame, apricot, and coconut. To top it off, this Huile Antique is divinely scented with a blend of woody iris, amber and blond tobacco. As soon as it is applied, skin regains its radiance and sacred splendour, leaving a trail of ideal iris.

The Purearth bitter apricot body and hair oil is a true multitasker for face, body, and hair! We love this most as a post-shower body oil! Light, nourishing and quick-absorbing, it smells as delightfully fresh as it sounds.

Glowdrate Facial Oil by Wednesday Evening, lightly scented with an array of essential oils meshed together for a lovely aromatic smell, that has been chosen to address specific skin needs that are also safe for irritated or sensitive skin, including Neroli oil, Rose oil, Sandalwood oil, Bergamot oil, and Rosemary oil. A multitasker facial oil with the primary objective to keep the skin hydrated and nourished and tackle dry skin, whilst giving the skin a natural glow

Featuring a multitude of goodness for the skin, the Glowdrate Facial Oil Contains, 11 Vitamins (including Vitamin C & E), , 11 Minerals (including Zinc & Magnesium)  And over 50 Nutrients (including Oleic Acid & Linoleic Acid).

Key Ingredients include Sachi Inchi oil: which has the highest level of unsaturated fatty acids of any plant-based oil in the world and is used to tackle hyperpigmentation.  Cacay oil: which has 50% more vitamin E than Argan oil, which helps to fight and tackle dry skin.  Bakuchiol Seed Oil: this is a natural retinol alternative that has been tested to be less irritating than retinol. High in vitamin A, it is proven to speed up our skin cells’ turnover. In turn? Fine lines are reduced, pigmentation is treated and black & whiteheads are both minimised. Abd Grapeseed Oil: Consisting of excellent moisturising properties and acts as an occlusive to seal in water and prevent moisture loss (also called Trans-Epidermal Water Loss).

Made in London and made for all skin types, The Glowdrate facial oil is a lightweight oil, vegan, cruelty-free, non-comedogenic and that won’t clog pores. This brand is independently owned and made by hand by Jason Obeng after training because he couldn’t find a product that worked for him

Body and face oils provide solutions, confidence, and self-care. Just as armour shields the body from physical harm, body oils create a glowing shield, while nurturing and improving the skin.

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