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3 Oils That Banish Wrinkles and Brighten Dark Circles

Want to reap the benefits of pricey oil-infused anti-aging creams and products? Then go straight to the source. Anti-aging skin products often contain potentially toxic chemicals like parabens and artificial fragrances, but you don’t need all that to get a glowing, smooth complexion. You can find the best skin healing ingredients right in nature, and there are a few products out there that preserve their purity so that you’re getting all the good stuff without the extra. Check out our recommendations below.

Wrinkles? Try baobab oil. 

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Apply the oil twice a day to smooth lines in 10 days. Derived from the African tree of the same name, the oil is packed with collagen-boosting vitamin C and line-plumping fatty acids.

Try: Shea Moisture Pure Baobab Oil

Where to Buy: $14.49, Amazon

Parched patches? Try jojoba oil. 

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Rub a dime-size amount onto skin twice a day for immediate skin hydration. The nut-culled humectant’s waxy fatty acids surround and protect skin cells to seal moisture deep into skin.

Try: Desert Essence Organic Jojoba Oil 

Where to Buy: $9.99, Amazon

Ruddy complexion? Try pomegranate oil. 

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Massage three drops onto skin nightly for a brighter complexion in three weeks. The fruit seed oil’s anti-inflammatory phytosterols act like cortisone to reduce redness and inflammation.

Try: Heritage Store Pomegranate Oil

Where to Buy: $16.54, Amazon 

This story originally appeared on our sister site, Woman’s World.

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