In the world of skincare, where shelves are saturated with high-tech actives and synthetic formulas, there’s a quiet, radiant power in returning to nature. Natural oils—pressed from seeds, nuts, and flowers—offer a deeply intuitive way to nourish and care for your skin. These botanical elixirs are rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins, antioxidants, and lipids that mirror the skin’s natural composition—making them not only compatible, but transformative.
Why Oils?
Our skin naturally produces sebum, an oily substance that helps retain moisture, maintain elasticity, and defend against environmental stressors. However, modern life—pollution, stress, harsh products—can disrupt this delicate balance, leaving skin dry, reactive, or depleted. Natural oils step in as both a replenisher and protector, restoring what has been lost and creating a breathable barrier to lock in hydration.
Unlike many commercial moisturisers that use synthetic emollients and fillers, botanical oils are concentrated and active by nature—each drop delivering a potent dose of nourishment. When chosen wisely and applied with intention, oils can bring balance to all skin types—from dry to oily, sensitive to mature.
Choosing the Right Oil for Your Skin
Dry or Dehydrated Skin:
Look for richer oils high in oleic acid such as avocado, macadamia, sweet almond, or marula. These oils deeply moisturise and soften skin while calming flakiness or tightness.
Oily or Acne-Prone Skin:
It may seem counterintuitive, but the right oils can actually help balance sebum production. Lightweight, non-comedogenic options like jojoba, hemp seed, grapeseed, or rosehip oil help regulate oiliness while supporting skin clarity.
Sensitive or Inflamed Skin:
Soothing, anti-inflammatory oils such as calendula-infused oils, chamomile, evening primrose, and raspberry seed oil are gentle enough for reactive skin and rich in calming nutrients.
Mature Skin:
Oils rich in antioxidants and regenerative compounds—such as prickly pear seed, pomegranate, seabuckthorn, or argan—support elasticity, promote collagen synthesis, and fight free radical damage.
The Art of Application
Applying oils is more than just skincare—it can become a ritual of self-connection. For best results, press a few drops of oil onto damp skin (after cleansing or misting) to seal in moisture. Massage gently using upward strokes to stimulate circulation and boost absorption.
You can also layer oils under a moisturiser, mix them into masks, or use them as a final step at night for an overnight renewal treatment.
Pro Tip: For daytime, choose lighter oils or oil blends that absorb quickly. At night, indulge in richer, more restorative options to nourish skin while you sleep.
More Than Moisture
Natural oils do more than hydrate. They deliver vitamin E, polyphenols, carotenoids, and essential fatty acids that support skin barrier function, calm irritation, fade pigmentation, and protect from oxidative stress. Unlike synthetic ingredients, the benefits of botanical oils often extend beyond the skin, connecting us with the plant's origin, energy, and healing properties.
The Oils We Love (and Why They Work)
Grapeseed Oil
Lightweight, fast-absorbing, and high in linoleic acid, grapeseed oil is ideal for oily or blemish-prone skin. It helps regulate sebum, tighten pores, and delivers a silky finish without clogging. Its antioxidant content also makes it a gentle defender against free radicals and pollution.
Sweet Almond Oil
Gentle and soothing, sweet almond oil is rich in vitamin E and oleic acid, making it perfect for dry, sensitive, or irritated skin. It helps soften rough patches, reduce redness, and can support skin repair without overwhelming the skin’s natural balance.
Apricot Kernel Oil
Apricot oil feels like a whisper on the skin—light, silky, and incredibly nourishing. It's especially beneficial for dull, tired or ageing skin, thanks to its blend of vitamins A and E, and its ability to restore suppleness and boost radiance.
Camellia Seed Oil
Also known as “Tsubaki oil,” camellia is a Japanese beauty staple beloved for centuries. Rich in oleic acid, polyphenols, and squalene, it sinks effortlessly into the skin to deeply moisturise, smooth fine lines, and strengthen the skin barrier—making it ideal for mature, dry or delicate skin.
Pomegranate Seed Oil
A true skin-revitaliser, pomegranate oil is bursting with punicic acid, a rare omega-5 fatty acid known for its anti-inflammatory and regenerative powers. It’s perfect for skin that's sun-damaged, ageing, or stressed, helping to promote collagen production and boost elasticity.
Fractionated Coconut Oil
Ultra-light, stable, and non-comedogenic, fractionated coconut oil is a brilliant carrier that helps dissolve makeup, soften skin, and deliver other actives deeper into the dermis. It’s especially good in cleansing oils and body treatments, leaving skin smooth, never greasy.
Meadowfoam Seed Oil
This under-the-radar oil is incredibly stable, balancing, and deeply moisturising. Meadowfoam seed oil forms a protective barrier that locks in hydration, making it perfect for all skin types, especially when skin feels compromised, dry, or tight. It also helps extend the shelf life of other oils in blends.
Beauty, Bottled by Nature
In every drop of oil is the memory of a seed, a blossom, a sunlit harvest. Nature has always known how to care for us—and natural oils are proof. Let them be your skin’s quiet revolution.