Clarins Santal Face Treatment Oil

I am a huge fan and follower of French skincare and while it's both easy to get hold of on this side of the Channel, and not to mention far too easy to pronounce - Clarins is an amazing brand that just keeps on producing premium quality natural products. My current skin care regime already contains a lot of Clarins, but I'm always open to introducing new pretty jars with magic potions to my cupboards.

One such magic potion is the Santal Face Treatment Oil for dry skin. Since I've spent a fair bit of time in the sun the past few months, this addition has been perfect to use in the evening a few times a week to replenish moisture and help smooth out any irritation. The oil is made from 100% pure plant extract but I would not recommend using it in the day time since it's fairly heavy on the skin.

Being slightly obsessed with scents I have to at least try and describe what's going on in this product since it's like nothing else I've ever tried. Imagine taking a handful of warm cardamom pods and then crushing and grounding them with mortar and pestle - that aromatic, exotic and soothing scent is what fills the air. It's like passing a bakery early in the morning and the smells from the newly baked bread heat you up from the inside - it is truly amazing!


A few months ago I went on a long haul flight equipped with a small bottle of this in my hand bag, and I'm convinced the oil helped me relax. Until stress free travel using teleports is invented, this will be a trusted companion both for travel and my skin.