Like a lot of people, my skin in the winter screams for nourishment. I’m dry, flaky, irritated and in dire need of something a little richer to soothe my skin during these colder months. I have recently started using a product by Davines called Authentic Nourishing Oil. It’s one of four products in the brands ‘Authentics’ boutique line and has become one of my favourites as of late.
Normally, I would be quite hesitant to use a product that is meant for the hair, body AND face because more often than not these products tend to be better for one of the three. This is not the case. I have dry skin that sometimes breaks out – especially under my fringe. After using this ONCE, I noticed a huge improvement. I put this on for the first time before bed and the next morning all my minor breakout on my forehead was gone. COMPLETELY. My skin felt supple, not greasy as I expected. After all, it IS an oil. Now it’s been a couple of weeks and I can’t imagine not using it every night.
The beauty of this gem of a product is that it (as well as the three other products in the series) contains 98-100% natural origin ingredients that are free of SLS, SLES, sulphates, added parabens, artificial colouring, silicon, PEG and ethoxylates. This is key in why it doesn’t make the skin react. The oils are a blend of organic Sesame seed Oil, organic Jojoba Oil, organic Sunflower seed Oil, organic Safflower Oil and organic Shea Butter which are rich in vitamins, anti-oxidants and are both nourishing and moisturizing on all skin types.
Only a few drops are all you need for applying it to the face. I rub it in until it gets all soaked up. I sometimes mist my skin with a gentle toning mist to help me further emulsify it in. In the hair, it makes a wonderful treatment for your locks as well as the scalp. I like to put some in my hair, massage it in and then sleep with it overnight.
So however you decide to use it, it’s a delight. I’m sure it will become a staple in your beauty and wellness regimen.
