8 Powerful Beauty Oils You Haven't Tried Yet

Babassu oil (extracted from the nuts of the babassu palm in Brazil) is gaining popularity for its moisturizing and reparative properties. While similar in benefits to coconut oil, this more lightweight option restores skin's natural moisture balance without leaving a greasy residue. Fun fact: its melting point is close in temperature to the human body, meaning the solid-at-room-temperature oil liquefies on contact with skin. Even better, this heat transfer produces a refreshing, cooling sensation. While it's an excellent option for both dry and oily complexions, babassu is especially ideal for aging skin as it restores elasticity and bounce.

Shop it: The Body Shop Drops of Youth Concentrate ($54)

How many natural ingredients can you name that are blue? We were stumped after listing blueberries and hydrangeas . . . until we learned about blue tansy. This rare essential oil is extracted through steam distillation of the blue tansy (also known as Moroccan chamomile). Blue tansy oil is prized for its deep indigo color, herbaceous aroma and skin-soothing properties. Its vibrant color comes courtesy of anti-inflammatory azulene, which soothes and heals irritation. The ingredient's antibacterial benefits make blue tansy one of the best oils to support acne-prone skin: It clears congested pores, balances oily complexions, and combats blemish-causing bacteria.

Shop it: Herbivore Botanicals Blue Tansy AHA + BHA Resurfacing Clarity Mask ($48)

Palmarosa is a vibrant green tropical grass indigenous to India. Its moisturizing properties make its oil a popular ingredient in skin care, while aromatherapy enthusiasts praise it for its calming and soothing "grassy rose" scent. Palmarosa oil tones without stripping your complexion, making it particularly suited for dry, damaged, and eczema-prone skin.

Shop it: Earth Tu Face Palmarosa + Aloe Face Wash ($54)

This bright orange-yellow oil is extracted from the fruit of the buriti palm tree, which is known by Amazonians as the "tree of life." It's loaded with essential fatty acids, vitamins C and E, and more beta-carotene than carrot seed oil. Its photoprotective benefits filter harmful UV rays while its antioxidant abilities offer protection against environmental damage. Additionally, studies show that buriti oil improves elasticity and smooths away fine lines and wrinkles.

Shop it: Odacité Buriti Lime Serum Concentrate ($42)

The oil of the desert date (which grows in some of Africa's driest, harshest climates) has been used in natural skin care for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians even relied on it to anoint the skin of royalty! Desert date oil is rich in antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and vitamin E. While its moisturizing properties are well documented, it wasn't until recently that it was also recognized as a powerful antiaging treatment, too.

Shop it: Shea Terra Organics Argan & Desert Date Ultra-Moisturizing Face Creme ($26)

This extremely rare oil is one of Asia's best-kept beauty secrets. But thanks to its therapeutic abilities, we bet it won't stay under the radar for long. Hoya flower oil is a powerful anti-inflammatory, coveted for its calming benefits. It's also packed with phyto sterols and terpenes, which purify and repair skin, making it a savior for those with acne and eczema.

Shop it: Sonya Dakar Hoya Nourishing Cleanser ($69)

Black cumin seed oil has been used for healing and skin care for centuries, dating all the way back to ancient Egypt. Cleopatra was reportedly a fan and it was said to be found inside King Tut's tomb. This ingredient is prized by those with congested, blemish-prone skin as it fights acne-causing bacteria and balances sebum production. Even better, black cumin seed oil soothes redness and irritation, evening out troubled complexions.

Shop it: Sunday Riley U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil ($80)

Prickly pear seed oil has long been praised for its reparative and antiaging abilities. In Mexican folk medicine — dating all the way back to the Aztecs — the pulp and juice were used to treat wounds and promote healing. And for centuries, Berber women in Morocco have used the precious oil to fight the effects of desert conditions. This nutrient-rich oil has 150 percent more vitamin E than argan oil, softening skin and fighting free radicals.

Shop it: Mun Skin No.1 Aknari Brightening Youth Serum ($95)