Facial oils are a boon for post-summer dry complexions - you can almost hear skin slurping up the nourishment. But there can be a problem for a small number of people as face oils invariably contain a number of essential oils and these may irritate some fragile skins in different ways.

Dermatologists report the most common hypersensitivity reaction is eczema, which you might not trace back to the product as the reaction is delayed.

In very rare cases (including one great friend of ours), essential oils can cause an extreme allergic reaction called anaphylaxis, which needs immediate hospital treatment.

So we welcome a new and lovely, 100% natural facial oil by independent British brand Willowberry, formulated without essential oils. Packed with rosehip, chia seed and vitamin E, it’s super-nourishing and will help protect your skin’s barrier function to keep out invaders of all kinds and keep in moisture so your skin glows.

Willowberry Sensitive Face Oil is featherlight and quickly absorbed so it’s fine to use as a base for make up, as make up artist Caroline Barnes confirms. ‘It’s a beautiful oil that softens and hydrates and sits beautifully under make up,’ she says.

Perfect for now and indeed all through autumn and winter to combat chafing winds outdoors and drying heating indoors.

£26.99 for 30ml – buy here

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