Best Moisturizing Oils for Skin & Hair | Expert Reviews

Claire Benoist

Tress Control

Almond oil in Dove Hair Nourishing Oil Care Serum ($5, Walgreens stores) adds shine without weight.

Tester says: "This kept my style ultra-glossy."
— April Franzino, associate beauty editor

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Magic Wand

Brush John Frieda Full Repair Flyaway Tamer ($10, drugstores) onto strands to prevent frizz.

Tester says: "This controls my hair during dance class."
— Stefanie Duff, Kansas City, Missouri

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Power Wash

Clarins Pure Melt Cleansing Gel ($32, department stores) morphs into a makeup-dissolving oil.

Tester says: "This left my face silky, not tight."
— Amy Davis, Oklahoma City

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Quick Fix

Jason 14,000 I.U. Vitamin E Oil ($7, jason-natural.com) nourishes your face, heels, hands — you name it.

Tester says: "My cuticles and skin feel smoother."
— Ashley Cummins, Omaha, Nebraska

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Soothing Suds

Eucerin Calming Body Wash Daily Shower Oil ($8, drugstores) has soybean oil to stop irritation.

Tester says: "The thick lather mends dry areas."
— Kerry Leary, Centennial, Colorado

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Skin Softener

Avocado oil in Eau Thermale Avene Body Oil ($20, aveneusa.com for stores) relieves scaly skin.

Tester says: "It heals and absorbs quickly."
— Carol Hildebrandt, Overland Park, Kansas

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Muscle Mender

Massage sore sports with cooling Aveda Active Composition ($21, aveda.com).

Tester says: "The minty oil relaxed my muscles."
— Deanna Basden, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Originally published in FITNESS magazine, March 2011.