Give Yourself Some Skincare Love

Have you overlooked your neck, jawline, elbows, and other long-neglected body parts? No worries. I’ve discovered two skincare marvels that are super-effective and pleasurable to use:

Brace Yourself for Lift-off!

Who doesn’t want a firm jawline? Korres’ Black Pine Up-Life Contouring Serum is your go-to for this. I had never used a serum utilizing black pine before, so I looked up the potential benefits of using black pine in a skincare formula. What I learned is that black pine possesses anti-aging antioxidants and polyphenol, protecting against inflammation and oxidative damage to the skin.

The roll-on applicator ensures easy-peasy, twice-a-day application to one’s cheeks, jaws, and neck. It feels great going on and is quickly absorbed, so it takes mere seconds to apply morning and evening. After just two weeks of daily use, the skin around my neck and jawline feels firmer and smoother. I’m a fan of this Korres product and am hoping to explore other products utilizing black pine.

Scent-sational Rose Coconut Oil

This yummy-smelling rose and coconut oil-infused formula drenches skin with moisture to revitalize dry and neglected body parts. What I really love about Kuumba’s Rose Coconut Oil is that it contains a short list of two main ingredients: simply rose oil and coconut oil.

It melts into my skin like butter on hot toast. I use it daily on my arms, elbows, and heels to keep them baby soft. It’s versatile, too. You can this rose and coconut oil formula as a massage oil, condition your hair with it, or create a heavenly-smelling, pampering bath by placing a spoonful into warm bathwater. If you love products made with roses or coconuts, you are really going to like this skincare product.

Rachelle Nones

Staff Lifestyle and Wellness Writer

New York native lifestyle writer and author Rachelle Nones covers emerging lifestyle trends and innovative products and services, to inform and inspire conversation. A lifelong reader and writer, Rachelle completed coursework in creative writing and English literature while earning her Bachelor of Arts degree. Before establishing her writing career, Rachelle worked at diverse gigs, including textile production (colorist) and accessory marketing in NYC's fashion district. Rachelle unwinds by reading, capturing photographs, experimenting with new recipes, searching for vintage finds and hiking woodland trails with her rambunctious terrier Champ.