No. 5: The Winter Oil
Shelf Life • What I Used
HydroPeptide Moisture Reset Phytonutrient Facial Oil
My cold-weather oil. Three drops at night keep skin plump while you sleep, all winter long.
What's inside: avocado oil, rich in fatty acids to nourish and soften dry skin; jojoba oil, which is close to your skin's own oils so it sinks in without feeling heavy; and sunflower seed oil, high in linoleic acid to support your barrier and slow moisture loss overnight.
How I use it: mix three drops into your moisturizer, or press three drops into your face after moisturizer as the last step at night.
Perfect for: dry, dehydrated and mature skin, and anyone whose skin gets tight and flaky once the heater comes on.
Skip it if: you are oily or acne-prone. Rich plant oils like these can clog pores and lead to breakouts.
Grade: B+
Not something I use all year long, but it definitely makes a difference in the cold months.
Written by Doran Poma
I'm Doran Poma, a licensed esthetician at The Dunes in Marina, California. Shelf Life is what's on my shelf right now, in the treatment room and at home.
