Hi all!

The hottest new trend in the cosmetics industry is perfect for this time of year. Not too long ago I wrote a post with products to help combat winter dryness (or, as was my case as I was living in the Caribbean at the time – air conditioning dryness or any other kind of skin dehydration). Well, even though A/C is drying I moved back to Canada less than a week ago and already I can tell how much dryer my skin is – getting out of the shower it’s imperative that I moisturize straight away or else risk that weird scaly skin look. Moisturizing lotions can feel greasy, particularly when you’re putting clothes on top of freshly-moisturized skin.

So what’s the solution? Dry oil. It does actually helps to get rid of dryness: dry oil is so called because it literally dries instantly on your skin so you don’t get that greasy after-effect. Dry oil, says Emmy Brooks, who is in public relations for AHAVA (a great cruelty-free brand), “rapidly absorbs to instantly moisturize skin without leaving an oily residue.” Perfect!

Speaking of AHAVA, I contacted Emmy because this brand makes one of the best dry oils that I have tried. AHAVA Multi-Vitamin Dry Oil ($36, ahava.com) also, as the name suggests, incorporates vitamins and anti-aging antioxidants (such as Omega 3 and Omega 6 oils) to help impart a glow to the skin. Emmy says: “[It] is a blend of light and nourishing oils… [T]his treatment helps combat the signs of aging while restoring skin to a soft, silky and supple condition. Skin is revitalized and glows with healthy, natural moisture.”

Sounds great, right? I found that this product works best when applied after a shower, when the skin is somewhat warm and moist anyway. By the way – the smell is divine. In Mandarin – Cedarwood scent, it’s like having a spa in your own bathroom. Which makes sense, as the product is part of AHAVA’s Pure Spa line, a relatively new collection which includes eight products that are made with essential minerals and natural antioxidants to revitalize skin and provide a younger-looking appearance. It is the use of essential oils in this line that I love – all the products smell so great.

If you want to know more information, read on, as Emmy shares some insight into why the products work so well: “Powered by Ahava’s patented Mineral Skin Osmoter™, a powerful blend of 21 essential minerals, and the natural anti-aging benefits of Dunaliella Algae – a unique plant indigenous to the Dead Sea region, and loaded with high concentrations of beta-carotene and essential vitamins – these products provide countless health-promoting benefits as they promote healthier and younger-looking skin.”

Give the products a try – particularly the dry oil – and help AHAVA and Guiltless & Glamorous prove that you don’t have to be cruel to be kind.

Guest post by: GiGi