Body Oils

By This Works,

Price: £38

USP:  With its lockable pump and plastic bottle it’s perfect for travel
 
Pros: This oil feels really thick - is a promising sign since my legs have been looking a little flaky. A little goes a long way and it sank in quickly so I could get dressed pronto. My legs felt softer immediately and had a nice dewy finish on the skin; however by that evening they looked even better, the oils had set to work throughout the day to leave my legs looking hydrated with not a scaly patch in sight.
 
Cons: A little bit pricey, but such good quality I’m tempted to re-purchase.

By Davina Peace

Price: £45

Stockist: Davina Peace

USP: Davina Peace refers to her range as “responsible luxury” - it’s one of the only product ranges that uses hard-working ingredients but still ticks the organic box.

Pros: This has an ingenious dose stopper that I wish was on all body oils: kiss the over-pour goodbye. The scent is subtle and the texture of the oil justifies its price. I also love that the brand values sustainability so highly.

Cons: This is strictly not for busy days – no hurriedly getting dressed after slathering this on as it takes a while to sink it. Also it has such a great fragrance, I’d like to smell it a little more and have the scent linger on my skin longer.
 

By Mama Mio

Price: £23

USP: Aimed at pregnant women, so completely free from nasties. Plus if it works on pregnant women’s skin it should work double wonders on those that aren’t.

Pros: An intensely nourishing blend of omegas 3, 6 and 9, argan, sweet almond and jojoba oils. Perfect as an overnight treatment to treat parched skin leaving it silky smooth to the touch by morning. The invigorating scent is a joy to wake up to. 

Cons: This is super thick, so it takes a while to sink in - best reserved for really dry skin types or a weekly treat.

By Aveda

Price: £20

Stockist: Aveda

USP: This oil can be used to relieve dry flaky scalps, as well as skin

Pros: The oil has a lovely texture, just enough slip to be able to get a good massage action going and for it to absorb well, but not so greasy that it leaves an oily residue. The smell is great too – not too grassy or off-putting, just a subtle aromatherapy-type smell. Straight away I noticed how moisturised my skin felt and it was still soft later that day when I got undressed. I loved it, so much so that I have swapped my regular moisturiser for it.

Cons: The only downside is that the nozzle is a little too small. Of course with it being an oil you don’t want it rushing out but equally it takes a lot of vigorous shakes of the bottle to release even a drop, so getting enough to cover your whole body takes a while.

By ESPA

Price: £30

Stockist: ESPA

USP: Super calming, perfect for workaholics and insomniacs.

Pros: This oil sinks in so quickly that I can apply it straight on after getting out of the shower in the morning and dressed straight after. It leaves a subtle and relaxing scent on my skin thanks to its de-stressing blend of frankincense, myrrh, sandalwood and rose geranium.

Cons: This comes in a glass bottle which can go a little awry when hands are still slippery from the oil.