Repeat after me: Oils are good for you. If you have sensitive combination skin, the notion of smothering your skin with grease may seem horrifyingly counter-intuitive, but a good-quality, nutrient-dense organic oil can calm redness and balance sebum production.
Try Aveda’s new Beautifying Composition Oil, a multi-purpose treatment that can be applied onto your hair and body in any number of ways: On your scalp, split-ends and scaly elbows.
Made of a curated cocktail of “good” oils from organic olives, soybeans and safflower, the product smells absolutely divine from the infusion of aromatic organic bergamot, lavender and rosemary essential oils.
Work a few drops of Aveda’s Beautifying Composition Oil into the ends of your hair for a healthy shine, or mix it into your regular moisturiser for a bespoke boost of moisture. You can also sprinkle a generous amount onto a cotton wad and pat onto your face as a gentle alternative to makeup remover.
Bonus tip: “Bad” oils to banish from your beauty cabinet include synthetic compounds like mineral oil and paraffin, which are comedogenic and can cause you to break out.
Aveda Beautifying Composition Oil, $49 for 50ml, is available from Aveda Experience Centres at #B1-32A Ngee Ann City and TANGS Orchard Beauty Hall. For more information, visit www.aveda.com and follow the brand on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
