9 Natural Body And Face Oils For Cold Weather

Skincare Changes With The Seasons

Between maskne and dry winter weather, we’re in the market for facial goods that can handle it all. So we’re turning to plant-powered products. Plant-based formulas can help restore our skin’s elasticity, keep us hydrated, and fight back against irritation—plus, they’re better for our bodies and the planet.

Check out these natural face and body oils that are jam-packed with organic ingredients, ethically and responsibly sourced, and ready to work, no matter the climate. If oils aren’t your thing, head here to check out the best organic facial moisturizers instead.

1. Pholk Beauty

When Niambi Cacchioli couldn’t find natural products for her own skin and other women of color, she took matters into her own hands and launched Pholk Beauty. Today, Pholk offers plant-based and organic formulas that can target issues from hyperpigmentation to winter skin. Packed with Vitamins A, C, and E, the Rose Gardenia SkinNectar will leave skin feeling extra moisturized and plump—and the scent is pretty incredible, too.

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2. F. Miller Skincare

Natural & Organic | Certified organic & natural plant-based ingredients Sustainable | Responsibly sourced, low waste, biodegradable, recyclable packaging Ethical | Ethically made, cruelty-free, vegan, gives back Our Pick | Face Oil Price | $98 (1 fl oz)

F. Miller Skincare creates sustainable beauty products for hair, face, and body, including an impressive facial oil. Crafted with almost two dozen active botanicals and certified organic ingredients like jojoba, argan, and sunflower oils, this is surely a powerful and potent blend. It will simultaneously soothe inflammation and protect your skin from harsh winds. Both the formula and packaging are eco-friendly and thoughtfully sourced.

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3. Reed + Gwen

Not too thick, not too sticky: These are the things we look for—no, crave—in a body oil. And Reed + Gwen delivers. The certified B Corp’s Grounding Dry Body Oil mixes avocado, maracuja, moringa seed oils and chamomile flower and rosemary leaf extracts to become a multi-purpose essential. It calms and conditions, soothes and softens. Add just a few drops to damp skin or a hot bath. With a scent of sage, cedar, and citrus, expect a spa-like experience.

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4. Herbivore Botanicals

Natural & Organic | Certified organic & natural plant-based ingredients Sustainable | Responsibly sourced, eco-friendly packaging Ethical | Ethically made, cruelty-free, vegan, gives back Our Pick | Lapis Blue Tansy Face Oil ($72) Price | $48–$72 (1.7 fl oz)

One of Herbivore Botanicals’ most popular products, the Lapis Blue Tansy Face Oil is a 2020 Glamour Readers’ Choice Beauty Award, and for good reason. Made from a hydrating mix of Blue Tansy, organic jojoba and kukui nut oils, and squalane, this rehydrating face oil is perfect for sensitive or combo skin. Like all Herbivore products, it’s 100 percent vegan, cruelty-free, and natural—always in eco-friendly packaging. It’s clear to see why it has more than 400 glowing reviews!

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5. cocokind

cocokind’s Watermelon Hemp Oil is the most affordable—and simultaneously multi-functional—on our list. It’s entirely organic, with 99 percent of its formula derived from certified organic watermelon and hemp seed oils. Users love how subtle the scent is and how light it feels on the skin, as it gets to work restoring and replenishing. You can use it on your hair or beard too as needed.

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6. Ursa Major

Natural & Organic | Certified organic & natural plant-based ingredients Sustainable | Certified B Corp, responsibly sourced, eco-friendly packaging Ethical | Ethically made, cruelty-free, vegan, gives back Our Pick | Fortifying Face Balm Price | $38 (2.5 fl oz)

Ursa Major derives most of its formulas from plant-based ingredients, including the Fortifying Face Balm (with oils!). This clean formula uses carrots, birch sap, and even willow bark to clear up any redness and irritation without greasy residue or clogged pores. As a Certified B Corp, Ursa Major’s office is entirely climate-neutral, plus the brand gives back to causes throughout the year. A thoughtful company and an even more thoughtful product.

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7. Neighbourhood Botanicals

Natural & Organic | Natural plant-based ingredients Sustainable | Carbon-negative, responsibly sourced, recyclable packaging Ethical | Ethically made, cruelty-free, vegan, gives back Our Pick | Dream Dream Dream Night Facial Oil Price | £28 (30 ml)

For our friends in the UK who are no strangers to rain, we love Neighbourhood Botanicals’ Dream Dream Dream Night Facial Oil. Manufactured and sent from London, this luxurious blend is crafted with a dozen oils (many cold-pressed!) along with vitamin C and oleic acid. Simply dab on a few drops and see how much your skin heals overnight. The brand is a Living Wage Employer, carbon-negative, and climate-positive!

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8. One Love Organics

Natural & Organic | Certified organic & natural plant-based ingredients Sustainable | Responsibly sourced, eco-friendly practices, ECOCERT certified Ethical | Ethically made, cruelty-free Our Pick | Skin Savior Wo nder Balm Price | $49 (1.8 fl oz)

Now a one-stop shop for skin care, One Love Organics’ first-ever product, the Skin Savior Multi-Tasking Wonder Balm, is still a customer favorite. This dermatologist-tested salve is sourced from chia seeds, oat oil, and orange peels, and it quickly turns into oil to soothe even the driest skin. Moisturize your face, elbows, ankles, and anywhere in between with this multi-purpose balm that actually does work wonders.

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9. Tata Harper

Ideated, created, and packaged at a farm in Vermont, Tata Harper’s line of sustainable beauty products is unparalleled in quality and care. The Beautifying Face Oil will replenish and revitalize the nutrients in your skin in no time, using the power of a dozen plant-based and organic ingredients. It’s lightweight, and a little goes a long way. Your skin (and your wallet!) will thank you.

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