The Best Oils for Skin & Hair

photo by jaan-eric fischer Remember the days when our #1 moisturizer-shopping criteria was that it was oil-free? Many of us grew up fearing any product with a “heavy” or “greasy” finish, convinced that these products were clogging our pores and causing breakouts. Unfortunately, our fears were (somewhat) founded: mineral oil, an element found in many old-fashioned moisturizers, is a non-plant-based substance and can in fact cause breakouts. To counteract this, the “oil-free craze” happened, leaving many of us with dehydrated complexions that produced more oil to counteract the dryness. Additionally, oil was often replaced with ingredients like silicones, which simply sit on top of the skin, causing even more congestion. Thankfully, oil-based products have come a very long way from the days of pore-clogging mineral oil, and there are now a dizzying array of products that will provide grease-free nourishment to your complexion, hair, and body. Plant, fruit, flower, and herb-based oils ...see the slideshow here

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