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Five for your skin

Lisa Marie tries out some of the popular body oils and moisturisers in the market

Petroleum jelly: Whatever the brand name, petroleum jelly is a good and affordable moisturiser that can be used during the day or at night. It is the least likely to cause allergic reactions, but has been accused of being rather oily. Originally seen as a waste product in oil drilling, it is used to treat minor injuries. This was realised when oil workers’ skins healed from injuries faster because they were exposed to it. It can be used in place of lip balm.

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