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What I’m Trying Now—Skin Care: Your Best Face Private Reserve Antioxidant Oil—Energy Blend

February 21, 2013 / No Comments

Facial oils are suddenly all the rage for skin care, even though those of us “in-the-know” have always embraced the benefits of efficacious oils for the skin. I had oily skin when I was younger, and like most women with oily skin, I thought that oil was the devil. However, after studying skin care and becoming an esthetician, I learned that the proper oils, ones that actually emulate the skin’s natural lipid barrier, are the best thing for skin.

And when cleansing, think about how a mechanic removes oil from his hands—with oil. So, when using a skin care oil, it’s all about reading the label and knowing proper ingredients. I’m excited to be trying out Your Best Face Private Reserve Antioxidant Oil- Energy Blend this month.

All about Your Best Face Private Reserve Antioxidant Oil- Energy Blend:

Three great antioxidants infused into a nourishing oil — simple elegance. Featuring a natural blend of yuzu, juniper, vetiver, black cumin seed and rosewood.

Restore suppleness, tone and elasticity to skin with ingredients that help your skin look amazing. Our Antioxidant Treatment Oil contains only meadowfoam seed oil, the powerfully protective antioxidants spin trap, Lipochroman-6 and a specialized form of vitamin E to soothe your senses and treat your skin.

Win the battle against dry skin. Keep Private Reserve close by and apply 2 or 3 drops to your damp face and neck as soon as you’re done showering. This seals in moisture and helps your skin better absorb other YBF products you use. Use it for more than just your face.

Private Reserve is great for protecting exposed skin from the cold and is also incredible as a pre and post shave oil, for the cuticles, neck and chest. Use it to add lustre, shine and separation to hair, to treat the scalp — and of course, your face.

One quick pump dispenses a few drops of Private Reserve into the palm of your hand. Apply to damp skin and massage in. May be used any time and easily combines with most other skin care and beauty products. If you have combo, oily or breakout-prone skin, finish with Hydrate B and Balance or if your skin is extra dry and lacks moisture, finish with Boost.

Private Reserve naturally thickens during cold weather shipping. On arrival, please allow the product to fully return to room temperature before use. Avoid excess sun exposure 24 hours following use.

Stay tuned for my full review on Your Best Face Private Reserve Antioxidant Oil!

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