Plant-Derived Oils
Plant-derived oils are natural oils extracted from seeds, nuts, fruits or flowers. They are popular in UK skincare and haircare for their ability to moisturise, nourish and protect without synthetic ingredients.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, plant-derived oils function as emollients that soften and smooth the skin by forming a light protective barrier which helps prevent moisture loss. They are rich in fatty acids, vitamins and antioxidants that condition the skin and hair, improve product texture and act as natural delivery systems for other active ingredients in creams, serums, cleansers and hair oils.
Key benefits
- Deeply moisturises and softens skin
- Helps reinforce the skin's natural barrier
- Provides antioxidant protection against environmental stressors
- Conditions and adds shine to hair
- Calms and soothes dry or irritated skin
- Improves skin elasticity and suppleness
Best for
dry skin, mature skin, sensitive skin, normal to dry skin, dull skin
Where it comes from
Plant-derived oils are obtained from various parts of plants including seeds (such as jojoba, argan and rosehip), nuts (almond and coconut), fruits (avocado and olive) and flowers (evening primrose and marigold). They are typically cold-pressed or gently extracted to preserve their natural fatty acids, vitamins and bioactive compounds.
Products with Plant-Derived Oils
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Plant-Derived Oils than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.
- Aromatherapy Associates Mini Shower Oil Travel and Discovery Collection (4x50ml) Aromatherapy
- Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Deep Cleansing Oil 150ml Haruharu Wonder
- Aromatherapy Associates De-Stress Muscle Shower Oil (250ml) Aromatherapy Associates