My Little Box of Beauty

Liquid Gold

I absolutely love oils! I use various oils on my hair,face and body.It really has been beneficial for nourishing my super long hair, making my skin glow as well as moisturising it. If you had to use one product for the rest of your life, it would definitely be an oil. They have seep into the skin more easily, have a higher affinity with the skin and are packed with numerous vitamins & essential fatty acids.

Bio-oil 200ml £19.99
Bio-oil is known to treat scars, stretch marks and uneven skin tone in addition to hydrating the skin due the numerous essential oils. I suffer from uneven skin tone and scars due to my skin disorder which is the reason behind why I purchased it. Also my cousin swears by it and used 
it to help fade scarring. The only downside is that you must you use it 
religiously and with continued use you should see a difference.

Breakdown of the essential oils and types of vitamins in Bio-Oil and their skincare benefits

• Lavender oil is renowned for its relaxing fragrance and is even used to lull people to sleep. It treats acne because of its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, which is also beneficial for other skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis in addition to preventing premature aging.

• Rosemary oil has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties in addition to anti-microbial 
abilities which help with oily skin, acne and dry skin conditions.It increases the 
skins elasticity in doing so reducing age spots and droopiness.

• Chamomile oil is very soothing and calming on the skin which 
makes it great for those with sensitive skins.

• Calendula oil is derived from marigold flowers, it is known to help brighten the skin and prevent 
it from blemishes. In addition to encouraging new skin cell growth.

• Vitamin E is also an antioxidant.It also possesses anti-inflammatory 
properties which is helpful for acne and dry skin conditions. 
It improves elasticity, texture and tone giving soft and supple skin.

• Vitamin A is an antioxidant which slows the effects of free radical damage, which causes aging. 

Another reason why I love Bio-Oil so much is also 
because it is a member of beauty without cruelty!

Polynesian Miracle Monoi oil from The Body Shop 150ml - £10 (on sale for £5)

is a fragrant blend of coconut oil and tiare flowers.This oil has many uses! Firstly it can be used to moisturise the skin, giving it a beautiful glow. Secondly it can also be used to condition the hair, when using this oil I found that the gorgeous scent still lingers even after I've washed my hair. Thirdly it can be used as a massage oil due to its wonderful fragrance and nourishing properties. Lastly it can be used as a bath oil so you can sit back and relax, inhaling the lovely scent.

Vitamin E Oil from Holland & Barrett 75ml - £11.99
I bought this as I know vitamin E is amazing for reducing the appearance of scars from spots, burns and blisters. I picked a spot (stupidly!) and it left a scar of course and so on a daily basis I used a toothbrush to exfoliate the damaged area of skin then applied Vitamin E oil and I did this very often. After a month the scar had faded, it went from a bright red mark to a very light brown colour. I feel using the toothbrush to scrub my skin prior to applying the oil was significant as it removed that layer of dead skin in doing so the 
oil would seep deeper into my skin.

Miaroma Sweet Almond Oil 200ml from Holland & Barrett - £5.99

This is marketed as a base for massage oils but it also has other uses. It could be used as a cleanser which I found very effective, as it is an oil it nourishes your skin at the same time. It can also be used to reduce dark circles under the eyes after continuous use. In addition it can be mixed with a moisturiser for those with really dehydrated skin. It can be mixed with a foundation to nourish the skin and give a dewy look and/or nourish the hair. This is one of my favourite oils to use on my hair as it leaves such a gorgeous scent 
even after washing my hair.

Argan Oil From The Body Shop 125ml - £14

I use this on my face, hair and body. as it is a spray bottle it is super easy to use and it doesn't get too messy either. After showering I spritz it on  my skin, which is so easy and quick to do. It nourishes my skin beautifully and gives it a radiant glow. I love using this on my hair too as a night treatment, it leaves it feeling soft and beautifully fragrant. Argan oil is known to repair damaged hair so it is amazing for those with brittle, dry and lifeless hair (usually caused by heat damage) thankfully my hair isn't damaged as I don't use straighteners or curlers and I towel dry my hair.

How I Use Oil On My Hair 

Leave the oil on your hair overnight, so sleep with a towel over your pillow to make sure there are no oil stains on your pillow. At night time whilst you are resting that is when your body is working its hardest, it is the most receptive and so will absorb much more oil and much quicker. You will also have the best sleep ever! (something I’ve found when I sleep with oil in my hair) the longer you leave the oil in the better it is for you, once you're ready to shower/bathe shampoo your hair twice just to make sure all the grease is gone. You will find your hair feels so much healthier and softer. Do this regularly and it will help nourish your hair, making it silky soft and add a bounce to your hair! I try to use oils as a night treatment at least twice a week, this has made a huge difference to my hair its so much more healthy than it used to be. I'd highly recommend using oil as a night treatment at least twice a week and eventually you will see the benefits.

Hope you enjoyed reading this and learned something new about oils!
Soph x