Aging zaps essential oils, which leads to super-dehydrated skin. Plant
oils and extracts can bring the moisture back. Estée Lauder Hydrationist
Maximum Moisture Crème ($38;
esteelauder.com) uses Haberlea rhodopensis,
a flower native to Greece and Bulgaria, while Dior Hydra Life Pro-Youth
Protective Crème, below ($56;
sephora.com), employs jisten. Dr. Sebagh
Rose de Vie Sérum Délicat ($250;
barneys.com) taps virgin rose muscat
oil, Marie Veronique Organics Anti-Aging Oil ($70;
mvorganics.com)
contains essential oils of carrot seed and cistus, and Perricone MD
Cleansing Treatment Bar ($38;
perriconemd.com) is a moisturizing soap
packed with olive oil.