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Dec 13 PRODUCT REVIEW: HERBIVORE PHOENIX ROSEHIP ANTI-AGING FACE OIL – BEST ANTI-AGING FACE OIL FOR DRY SKIN, BEST FACE OIL FOR WINTER

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HERBIVORE | PHOENIX ROSEHIP ANTI-AGING FACE OIL

This review was originally part of my blog article titled, My Favorite Facial Oils for Combatting Cold Weather With Kiehl's, Codex Beauty, Herbivore & More! You can catch the full piece here.

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One of the standout plant oils that delivers additional pro-skin health benefits beyond basic nourishment and moisture is Sea Buckthorn Oil.

And clean luxury brand Herbivore’s Phoenix facial oil contains significant levels of beneficial plant oils including Rosehip Oil, Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Chia Seed Oil and Sea Buckthorn Oil — from which it derives its electric, deep orange hue.

Paula rates Sea Buckthorn Oil as among the best actives, her highest ingredient rating.

“Also known as seaberry, this berry is a good source of vitamin C as well as various B vitamins, vitamin E, lycopene, phytosterols, and numerous phenolic compounds that provide antioxidant benefit. A unique aspect of this fruit extract is its ability to help stabilize elements in skin that would normally break down in the presence of peroxide and other types of free radicals. Like other berries, it also has a pronounced soothing effect on skin.”

Skin loves all of that!

What is rosehip oil?

There’s an excellent article by the Paula’s Choice Research Team titled, The Best Face Oils for Skin. You can catch it here. The insightful piece details many of the best plant oils for promoting skin health — all of them, of course, are non-fragrant oils. In particular, Rosehip Oil is among the best of the best.

From the article:

Rosehip Face Oil
What is it?
Rosehip oil is a non-fragrant plant oil derived from the hip and seed portion of various types of rose plants. Because the flower portion isn’t used, rosehip oil doesn’t have the familiar rose scent or the sensitizing potential that fragrance has.
How does it work?
Rosehip oil is a great source of skin-calming phytosterols plus several fatty acids, primarily linoleic and linolenic acids. Both of these acids help protect and replenish skin’s vital barrier. Rosehip seed oil naturally contains vitamin C, but much of this vitamin is destroyed during processing.
Who is it best for?
Rosehip oil benefits all skin types, but is especially good for dry, sensitive, devitalized skin.
What benefits will I see?
You’ll see smoother, softer skin (sensing a pattern here?), along with fewer signs of sensitivity. Rosehip oil for face is often a key component of soothing nighttime moisturizers.

I love the luxurious super silky texture of Herbivore’s Phoenix oil. It’s a cleanly formulated, spa-quality treatment that feels like some sort of otherworldly power oil on application. It’s that pampering.

With seven non-fragrant plant oils, it has a mildly herbaceous scent and is simply one of the best facial oils I’ve come across. There is a tiny amount of fragrant Neroli Oil as the last ingredient, but it’s highly unlikely to irritate skin at that low level — even the most sensitive of skins.

Phoenix is a richly emollient oil, not a dry oil, making it ideal for very dry skin or all skin types in very dry conditions like freezing cold air. It’s perfect for winter nights as the last step in a PM skincare routine.

SHOP THE BLOG: Purchase the Herbivore Phoenix Rosehip Anti-Aging Face Oil for $88 here.

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