Now, we LOVE essential oils. Rely on them to lift ourselves up, calm ourselves down. But when it comes to skincare we know many women who are sensitive or even allergic to them (in one case, resulting in a trip to A&E when a particular friend encounters them in, say, a facial). 

In general, almost all facial oils are powered by essential oils, so it is refreshing to find one that offers the indubitable benefits of nourishing plant oils, for the skin, but avoids aromatherapy oils in the blend. It means you can use it without fear of sensitivity, or avoiding a scent-clash with a favourite product.

Although it has a short ingredients list, Gallinnée Prebiotic Facial Oil has plenty going for it – notably the microbiome-balancing blend of probiotics and prebiotics (in the French brand's 'prebiotic lipidic complex'), jojoba oil and natural squalane (to repair the skin barrier), soothing oat oil and potently antioxidant vitamin E. It's light enough to sink in without leaving skin greasy, and since jojoba is sebum-balancing, can also be used on oily complexions. (The videos on their site, indeed, show it being used on really quite young skins.)

Last but not least, unlike so many facial oils, it's not too pricy. And we DEFINITELY love that...

£35 for 30ml – buy here

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