The best body oils every woman over 40 should use

The best body oils every woman over 40 should use

Body oils are often considered an understated beauty hero and my dried-out skin is in full agreement. While it’s mainly a matter of preference, I find oil easier to apply than a cream or balm, which can take some elbow grease to administer. An oil, on the other hand, has more slip, making it easier to slide over dry legs, which means a little goes a long way – especially if you massage it into dewy, just-showered skin. The downside is that if you use one that is too viscous, it can take time to absorb and leave behind a sticky finish that transfers on to clothes and sheets. Good old-fashioned baby oil does the trick, but I’m less convinced by its artificially powdery scent. And so the secret lies in the sweet spot between being deeply hydrating and light enough to sink in. Squalene (with an e) is a deeply moisturising lipid produced naturally by skin cells, but like all human processes, its production slows down with age. Actually, levels peak in our teens, which is why it’s near impossible to recapture the naturally glossy limbs of your youth without some help from external moisturisers. One worth taking note