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Grapeseed oil packs a powerful antioxidant punch.

Constituent polyphenols, flavonoids and proanthocyanins help repair sun damage and reduce free radical damage. This non-fragrant oil also has wound-healing properties. Topical application has been found to boosts skin’s synthesis of collagen, elastin and to improve many other structural components of skin. Try blending Neal’s Yard Grapeseed Oil, €8.50, right, with your favourite lotion.

Jojoba oil is a great dry skin moisturiser. This affordable plant extract is one of several natural oils that mimic skin’s own lipid content (other purse-friendly examples include apricot, almond, olive and canola), all of which improve the look and feel of dry skin. Ingredients that support the skin’s natural moisturise barrier allow skin to repair and regenerate itself, unhindered by irritants and environmental stress. Use a few drops of Holland and Barrett Jojoba Oil, €20.99, right, to enrich your favourite moisturiser or pop the bottle in a cup of hot water for a hot oil hair treatment.