01/6Say hello to plum oil, the elixir to all your skin related woes

Say hello to plum oil, the elixir to all your skin related woes

For years now, coconut oil has been the ultimate skincare elixir. Have dry skin? Use coconut oil. Chapped lips? Coconut oil will come to the rescue. But while we're totally in love with this oil, there's a new oil that has hit the market and has people swooning all over it. We're talking about the French plum oil which is derived from the seeds, or kernels of plums. It has highly nourishing properties that will make you want to add it to your skincare regimen ASAP. Here are a few ways in which you can use plum oil.

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02/6Apply directly to your skin

Apply directly to your skin

The best thing about plum oil is that you don't need to mix it with something before applying it to your skin. Just cleanse your skin, tone it and then apply plum oil directly to your skin. What's also really good is that a little bit of oil will go a long way, so you won't end up using too much of it.

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03/6Add it to your moisturiser

Add it to your moisturiser

If you want to give your daily moisturiser a boost, add a few drops of plum oil to it. It'll give your moisturiser that extra hydration and will also make sure that its antioxidant properties are boosted. You could try doing this immediately after you step out of the shower; it'll give you amazing results.

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04/6Mix it into your foundation

Mix it into your foundation

Want to look flawless while also keeping your skin moisturised? Add a few drops of plum oil to your foundation and it'll give you that healthy, glowing skin. You could even put a few drops of plum oil onto your beauty blender if you don't want to add it to your foundation.

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05/6Hydrated your cuticles

Hydrated your cuticles

We all know that the secret to good looking and healthy nails is to keep your cuticles clean and hydrated. Use some plum oil on your cuticles and you'll see that they'll end up looking healthy. It will also help keep your nail beds looking clean.

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06/6Soften your lips

Soften your lips

Use your favourite scrub to gently exfoliate your lips. Once you're done, take some plum oil and press it into your lips. Let it get absorbed properly. You'll notice the difference in no time at all. Your lips will feel ultra soft and will be pout ready.

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