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Coconut

and has been used for cen-

turies to heal compromised

skin,” says Rikita Kapadia

of Cocovit, which cold-

presses coconut oil in India.

TRY Cocovit coconut oil,

$38, cocovit.co.

Avo c a d o

Extracted from the pulp

of the fruit, this heavy

oil is particularly suited to

quenching ultradry, itchy

conditions like eczema.

TRY S.W. Basics oil serum,

$29, swbasicsofbk.com.

Sea

Containing omegas 3, 6, 7,

and 9, this berry’s

oil has long been used in

eastern European coun-

tries to protect skin from

blustery conditions.

TRY Fresh Seaberry Moistur-

izing face oil, $50, fresh.com.

Chia

vitamin C per serving of

an orange, chia is a

superfood for skin,” says

Susanne Norwitz,

founder of Maya Chia.

TRY Maya Chia omega-3 chia

oil, $59, mayachia.com.

SENSITIVE

Feels tight,

stings, itches, or

reddens easily

Safflower

Featuring vitamin E, sun-

flower oil supports skin’s

barrier function, shielding

it from future environmen-

tal damage.

TRY Kiehl’s Daily

Reviving Concentrate,

$46, kiehls.com.

DRY

Rough, scaly,

flaking,

chapped, or

dehydrated

Sunflower

This oil, from the thistle-

like flower, is high in

ceramides, which help

skin retain water

and avoid dehydration.

TRY Jurlique Purely Age

Defying Firming face oil, $58,

jurlique.com.

F I N D Y O U R S K I N T Y P E C H O O S E A N O I L

Jojoba

the substance derived from

the southwestern shrub’s

seed boasts a sebum-like,

easy-to-absorb consistency.

TRY L’Oréal Age Perfect

Cell Renewal Facial Oil Light,

$25, lorealparisusa.com.

Rose Hip

As a natural source of

tretinoin (a form of vita-

min A), rose hip is known

as nature’s Retin-A.

TRY Laura Mercier

Infusion de Rose Nourishing

oil, $62, lauramercier.com.

Camelina

A curative oil for worn skin,

it’s extracted from an herb

also called Siberian oil-

seed, which thrives in sub-

zero temperatures.

TRY Skyn Iceland Arctic face

oil, $35, skyniceland.com.

Argan

Derived from the fruit of

the Moroccan argan

tree, the multipurpose oil

has endless hydrating prop-

erties for skin and hair.

TRY Josie Maran 100% Pure

argan oil, $48, josiemaran

cosmetics.com.

MATURE

Dull and dry,

with fine lines

and wrinkles

Olive

Best for extremely dry

skin, this polyphenol-,

squalene-, and fatty acid–

rich oil is on the heavy

side, so apply it lightly.

TRY Lancôme Absolue

Precious oil, $185, lancome-

usa.com.

Camellia

Rich in antioxidants,

camellia (aka tsubaki) oil

is native to Asia and

was prized by geishas to

help remove stage make-

up and nourish skin.

TRY Boscia tsubaki beauty

oil, $46, boscia.com.

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BEAUTY & STYLE

Skin

Grapeseed

“A natural preservative,

this oil has an anti-

microbial effect on skin,”

says Zeichner.

TRY Caudalie Polyphenol

C15 Overnight Detox oil, $52,

us.caudalie.com.

Marula

This oil, from the fruit of the

South African marula tree,

is absorbed quickly without

feeling greasy or heavy.

TRY Drunken Elephant Virgin

Marula Luxury facial oil,

$72, drunkenelephant.com.

Apricot

Kernel

“Obtained from apricot-

fruit seeds by cold-pressing

and filtration, this oil

is light and nonclogging,”

says Close.

TRY Dr. Hauschka Clarifying

Day oil, $45, drhauschka.com.

OILY
Excessive
shine; prone
to enlarged
pores, black-
heads, or
blemishes

Tea Tree

Used as a soothing spot

treatment, it has disinfect-

ing properties that help

kill the bacteria in pores

that lead to blemishes.

TRY Aveda tea-tree oil, $14,

aveda.com.