The cold-pressed cacay oil helps support cell renewal for retinol-like benefits (stock photo) (Image: Getty)
Skincare and fragrance brand Sol de Janeiro has launched a new body oil with age-defying properties, the Beija Flor Elasti-Body Oil. Made with skin-loving ingredients to plump the look of skin and support cell renewal, the body oil is perfect for daily nourishment.
Packaged in a lovely baby pink and white bottle, the , which retails for £52 for 100ml, is recommended for shoppers above 40 as the formula contains cold-pressed cacay oil, a natural alternative to retinol that encourage elastin production and improve resilience for skin.
Clinical studies showed that 97% of users found their skin looked “healthier and smoother” and 88% said their skin appears “more supple” after two weeks of twice daily application.
Sol de Janeiro Beija Flor Elasti-Body Oil
Powered by a botanical blend of cacay oil, vegan collagen and plant squalane, the formula plumps with moisture to grant a bouncy, supple skin texture that’s soft to the touch. The oil’s fluid-like consistency is fast-absorbing and non-sticky, meaning you can get dressed soon after application.
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Other than cold-pressed cacay oil, the amaranthus flower extract helps moisturise skin and reudce the appearance of wrinkles while squalane provides hydration that helps plup the look of skin for smoother-looking appearance.
Sol de Janeiro products are also known for its distinctive fragrance and this Beija Flor Elasti-Body Oil is of the – with top notes of pink dragonfruit and sweet lychee essence. It then opens up to a floral notes of Brazilian Jasmine and Hibiscus and a breeze of ocean air. When it settles, you will feel the warmth of sheer vanilla and sun musk.
Shoppers love the body oil and raved about the “quick-absorbing and non-greasy” texture. One shared: “I was hesitant about buying an oil because all I think about was it being slimy and marking my clothes. This is absolutely amazing and I’m so glad I decided to go ahead and try it. My skin looks and feels awesome.”
Sol de Janeiro launched a new body oil with age-defying properties (Image: Sol de Janeiro)
A big fan gave a five-star review and said: “Silky, soft sexy skin is what this body oil delivers. The fragrance is heaveny and not too intense, my skin is literally drinking this up during the cold dry winter, I’m in love.”
But not everyone was satified with the performance, as one shopper mentioned: “I use it after my nightly shower and mixed it with my normal moisturiser. This product made my skin really soft, however my skin wasn’t as moisturised as it is with my normal body oil. I like the scent of this body oil better than the mist but the scent only lasts less than two hours for me.”
Another said: “This time of the year my skin gets super dry and flaky. I applied this as after my shower and it felt so nice on my skin. it soaked up fast and didn’t feel greasy. It smells so good and my body felt amazing all day. The scent also lasted on my skin throughout the whole day.”
The Sol de Janeiro’s Beija Flor Elasti-Body Oil is available at , and at £52. Other than this, perfume brand Phlur has a body oil to offer – , £45 – which uses the fragrance of iconic Missing Person and enriched with a cocktail of rosehip, jojoba and vitamin C oil. Alongside the top notes of bergamot and sheer jasmine, you can achieve a healthy glow.
is a classic staple for many people and it can be used on face, body and hair with a scent of sweet almond oil. It is available at Amazon for £20.20 instead of £29.99.