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Glenwood South bou-tique Cat Banjo will closeits doors on July 31.But the closing of the

Raleigh shop isn’t the end.Fans of the boutique wellknow owner Debbi Co-chran’s dedication to help-ing animals. She plans to

devote more time to thatmission through her MonaPants Foundation, whichraises money for rescuegroups and animal shel-ters through its onlineboutique (monapantsshop.bigcartel.com).Cochran also will holdmonthly pop-up shops atRevolver ConsignmentBoutique on First Fridays,September through De-cember, with less frequentevents after that.In the meantime, Cat

Banjo fans can score bigdeals on remaining mer-chandise, fixtures andmore through the end of

the month. The location is122 Glenwood Ave.

AT CITY MARKETShoppers can visit near-

ly two-dozen Triangleboutiques at the BoutiqueBlowout Friday at MarketHall in downtown Ra-leigh’s City Market. Bou-tiques such as Galatea,Peachy Keen, Oak CityCollective and Cute But-tons will sell excess in-ventory at discountedprices. Hours are 5 to 9p.m., with early access forVIP ticket holders at 4p.m. Tickets are $5 and$10 for VIP, which also

includes a goodie bag. Formore information, visitshoplocalraleigh.org.

ANNIVERSARY BASHRaleigh stylist Mary

Michele Nidiffer cele-brates seven years in thebusiness with a soiree thisweekend at her Style Find-er Boutique. On Saturdayfrom 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.,

customers can enjoy cup-cakes and other refresh-ments, door prizes, goodiebags and more. Style Find-er is at 6801 Falls ofNeuse Road, Raleigh.

YOUNG RALEIGHRaleigh, you’ve got that

youthful glow. Accordingto a survey from Real Self,a site that reviews andlists cosmetic surgeons,Raleigh ranks sixth among“Top 10 Cities WherePeople Don’t Look TheirAge.”The survey ranked cities

with populations over300,000 based on life-style factors that affectskin aging, such as sunexposure, stress, pollution,sleep, fitness and smokingand alcohol consumption.Minneapolis, Minn.,ranked first.

Send Style Watch tips tojenniferbringle@gmail.com.

STYLE WATCH

BY JENNIFER BRINGLECorrespondent TEGAN JOHNSTON tjohnston@newsobserver.com

Cat Banjo owner Debbi Cochran, here with her Englishbulldog and pitbull mix rescue, Ruby, plans to focus on afoundation she started to help local dog rescue groups.

Glenwood South shopCat Banjo to close July 31

G rowing up, manyof us were toldthat having oilyskin is a bad

thing. So the idea of apply-ing an oil to your skin mayseem counterintuitive –daunting, even – now thatbeauty oils have become sopopular.How big is this face oil

trend? According to mar-ket research company TheNPD Group, sales of skincare oils have more thantripled in the last fiveyears, bringing in $58.5million. Many skin carebrands are now developingversions of beauty oils thatpromise to do wonders foryour skin.But with so many op-

tions out there, it’s easy forconsumers to feel over-whelmed – and to wonderif beauty oils are reallyworth the hype (even Du-chess of Cambridge KateMiddleton is reportedly abig fan of rosehip oil).Dr. Gary Goldfaden, a

Hollywood, Fla.-baseddermatologist, believes theoils have merit.“A face oil can be used

as a moisturizer, especiallyif the oil contains omegaand essential fatty acids,”Goldfaden says. “Light-weight face oils can begood as serums, if theycontain brightening in-gredients and vitamin A orC.”

ARE OILS FOR YOU?Goldfaden says that, for

the most part, everyone isa good candidate for a faceoil. “The question reallythen becomes, ‘what typeof oil?’ ” he says. “Forexample, if someone hasoily skin and is prone to

breakouts, they shouldchoose a ‘dry’ oil, or an oilthat behaves like a ‘dry’oil. Cold pressed, plant or

nut-based oils are best.”Christopher Truffa, a

Clarins brand ambassadorand skin care specialist,

says 100 percent pureplant extracts or naturaloils are more of a correctorthan a substitute for amoisturizer. “Oils cancorrect dry or dehydratedskin, and even correct oilyskin,” he says. “Oil cancelsoil – think of how an oilcleanser can remove anoily sunscreen.”But just like any other

beauty product, consumersshould read labels and beaware of what they’reputting on their skin.Certain ingredients couldcause irritation or clogpores.“If the face oil is formu-

lated with mineral oil orsilicones, then it can make

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As with any beauty product, consumers should read face oil labels and be aware of what they’re putting on their skin.

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Putting oil on your FACE? Yep.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sales have more than tripled in the past 5 years. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Oils can be used as moisturizers and cleansers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BY KIMBERLY ARNOLDCorrespondent

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Caudalie’s PremierCru L’Elixir ($99) isperfect for thoseconcerned withfighting signs ofaging, dark spotsand with promotingfirmness.

Chantecaille’s Rose deMai Face Oil ($185)combines a blend ofroses for their uniqueformulation to helpnourish, regenerate,and restructure skin.

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If one suffers from moderateto severe dry skin, Clarins’Santal Face Treatment Oil($53), which is 100% pureplant extract-based, can offersoothing and comfortingrelief, due to a unique blendof Lavender, Sandalwood,and Cardamom.

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Josie Maran’s 100%Pure Argan Oil ($48)is an amazingintroductory oil,packed with VitaminE and essential fattyacids to heal andcondition skin.

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Nuance Salma HayekNourish & Renew GlowFacial Oil ($21.99) is agreat hydrating oil forthose wanting to trythe trend without toosteep of an investment.

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Choosingthe right oilWith so many differentoptions on the market,the key is finding the oilthat is right for yourskin’s needs.

A INTRODUCTORY OIL:Josie Maran’s 100% PureArgan Oil ($48) is agreat introductory oil,packed with vitamin Eand essential fatty acidsto heal and conditionskin. It is organic andchemical-free, so youcan use it on your hair,nails and feet.

A START WITH ASERUM: Those cautiousof diving completelyinto the beauty oiltrend may want to usean oil as a serum. Aserum is used aftercleansing and beforemoisturizing and it willpenetrate deeper intothe skin than amoisturizer. Caudalie’sPremier Cru L’Elixir($99) is perfect forthose concerned withfighting dark spots andsigns of aging, and withpromoting firmness. Italso has propertiessimilar to a dry oil, so itwill be most suitable foroily skin types lookingfor a lightweight finish.

AFOR DRY SKIN: If yousuffer from moderateto severe dry skin,Clarins’ Santal FaceTreatment Oil ($53),which is 100 percentpure plantextract-based, can offersoothing andcomforting relief. It hasa unique blend oflavender, sandalwoodand cardamom.Hazelnut oil is also keyin this product, as ithelps to soften, smoothand reduce redness.

ANOURISH ANDBRIGHTEN:Chantecaille’s Rose deMai Face Oil ($185) usesa blend of roses for aunique formulation tohelp nourish,regenerate andrestructure skin. It’s alsorich in vitamin C, so it’sgreat if you’re lookingto brighten your skin.

ABUDGET FRIENDLYOPTIONS: Oils can beexpensive, but there arecost-friendly options.Nuance Salma HayekNourish & Renew GlowFacial Oil ($21.99) is agreat hydrating oil ifyou want to try thetrend without too steepof an investment.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Are oils for your facereally right for you?

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