This DIY face serum acts as light, oil-based moisturiser that is absorbed quickly into the skin, carrying beneficial essential oils into your pores. Customise this face serum with a combination of essential oils depending on your skin type and needs, and nourish your skin with healthy, natural ingredients. For ours, we used essential oils suited to dry and mature skin.
Both of the key oils used act as the base of the serum as they have many benefits for different skin types.
Rosehip Oil Contains a wealth of essential fatty acids and antioxidants. It improves the appearance of scars, stretch marks and inflamed skin conditions. Rosehip oil is hydrating and nourishing to dry skin and hair.
Jojoba Oil promotes healthy skin, won't clog pores, and is rich in iodine. When applied topically, iodine fights bacterial growth that leads to breakouts. The antioxidants present in Jojoba oil help to soothe fine lines, wrinkles and naturally slow the signs of aging.
Make Your Own Face Serum
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp of Rosehip Oil
- 2 tbsp of Jojoba Oil
- 20 drops of Essential Oils (in ours we used 15 drops of frankincense and 15 drops of geranium for dry, mature skin)
- Amber Glass Dropper Bottle
As suggested by livingthenourishedlife.com these essential oils are helpful for the following skin types.
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For Oily Skin:
- Orange
- Lemon
- Lime
- Bergamot
- Geranium
- Cypress
For Breakouts and Blemishes:
- Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree)
- Geranium
- Vetiver
- Lavender
- Patchouli
For Dry, Chapped Skin:
- Cedarwood
- Geranium
- Myrrh
- Sandalwood
- Palmarosa
- Roman or German Chamomile
For Aging Skin:
- Tangerine
- Ylang-ylang
- Patchouli
- Cypress
- Sandalwood
- Lavender
- Frankincense
- Rose
- Palmarosa
For Combination Skin (Dry and Oily):
- Patchouli
- Lavender
- Bergamot
- Orange
For Red Marks and Dark Spots:
- Lavender
- Lemon
- Frankincense
Method
Add all oils to your amber glass bottle and shake vigorously to combine.
How To Use
Apply to clean, dry skin.
Use twice a day or as needed. Apply one drop of serum each to your forehead, cheeks and chin and gently massage in until fully absorbed. Pat down any excess oil with a soft wash cloth.
Follow with a cooling rose face mist or our Organic Rose Otto Hydrosol if desired.
Keep out of direct sunlight. Use within 6 months.
Disclaimer
As with all our DIY recipes, you can experiment to suit your preferences. Many factors can change the end result, including temperature, humidity, light, ingredient quality. Some DIYs can be amended by remelting or adding ingredients, but some cannot. Please read the whole recipe before beginning and remember to have fun!
Biome cannot issue a refund if the DIY skin care product, DIY hair care product or DIY body care product you make using our raw DIY ingredients do not perform as you'd hoped. We will, however, offer a refund if the raw DIY ingredient packaging is broken or leaking, or the ingredient itself appears to be ‘off'.
Before using any raw DIY ingredient for the first time, please first research that ingredient's potential benefits as well as safety precautions and possible side effects. Check with your medical professional if you have any concerns.
If you have severe acne, very sensitive skin, or another skin concern or health condition, we recommend seeking medical advice before using any new product on your skin, whether that be a raw ingredient, a DIY product you've made yourself, or commercially formulated product.
Please exercise caution when using essential oils. If you are pregnant or have any kind of health or skin condition, we recommend you speak to your doctor before use. Essential oils are highly concentrated liquids, so use in moderation. Pure essential oils should never be used directly on the skin and should never be ingested. When using an essential oil for the first time, do a skin patch test. Each essential oil is unique and may not be suited to everyone. Please research potential benefits as well as safety precautions before using any essential oil. Some essential oils may interfere with medication. Check with your medical professional if you have any concerns.
