These days, my skincare shelf is fit to burst. From serums and chemical exfoliants to toners and retinol, I, too, fall for the pressure to do it all in the skincare department. But this is often counterintuitive: the more products I use, the more irritated and prone to breakouts my skin becomes—not to mention the damage it does to my already compromised skin barrier.
That's why I've long admired the French pharmacy approach to skin—it's stripped back, gentle, and prizes barrier building and deeply nourishing products over harsh actives. I'm pretty well-versed in the joys of cult brands like Embryolisse, Caudalie, La Roche-Posay, Avène and Nuxe—but one lesser-known ingredient that is beloved by French women is broccoli seed oil. It's a lightweight wonder oil that is packed with a range of essential nutrients and fatty acids—plus, it works wonderfully on skin and hair. Everything you need to know, ahead.
