Striking Oil Ditch the pricey cosmetics and embrace the natural antiaging and skin-enhancing properties of botanical oils.
M
akeup artists have been using plant- and
products, touting health and beauty benefits, flooded the
flower-based face oils for years, but they really
market. Rodin’s oil, priced at $170 for 1 fluid ounce, isn’t for
got popular when former model and stylist
everyone. Here we offer the skinny on some of the ingredi-
Linda Rodin developed Rodin Olio Lusso and
ents in Rodin’s product. Get the oil that meets your skin’s
turned it into a multimillion dollar business. Copycat
needs or buy a bunch and create a custom formula.
ROSE HIP Vitamins C and A stimuCALENDULA
late collagen produc-
Derived from the marigold flower.
tion and help reduce
Great anti-inflammatory. Helps
fine lines. Improves
heal acne, soothe rashes and
skin tone, texture and
eczema. Terrific skin softener.
pigmentation. Effective moisturizer.
NEROLI Derived from the flowers of the
JASMINE
bitter orange tree. The vitamin
Works as an antiseptic. Helps
C regenerates and makes
fade scars and treat eczema,
skin glow, improves elasticity,
dermatitis and dry skin.
reduces the appearance of
Intoxicating fragrance (used in
stretch marks and scars, and
Chanel No. 5).
helps fight acne.
EVENING PRIMROSE Omega-6 fatty acid promotes skin
ARNICA MONTANA
elasticity. Helps with eczema, psoria-
From an herb belonging to the
sis and dermatitis. Lessens redness
sunflower family. Helps soothe and
and firms up skin.
renew skin and reduces inflammation as well as under-eye puffiness. SUNFLOWER Extracted from the seeds and flower of the sunflower plant. Excellent moisturizer that is high in vitamins E, A, C and D. The vitamins, fatty acids and antioxidants help regenerate skin. Great eye cream.
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