Natural facial serum oils – how to make your own

If you’re anything like me, you’ll have browsed a million sites and looked at a million different reviews on good facial serums and night oils and the one thing that is so frightening is always rice! They are SO expensive and quite frankly, good quality serums are only an expense because of the quality oils you use to blend whichever serums you are preparing for varying skin types and purposes, so think: if you invested in some good essential oils and high quality carrier oils, how hard can it be to blend your own? Not hard at all! and heres how to do it:

I will post a list of skin types and oils to suit each type so you can chose your own blend and once mixed, bottle up and store in a cool dark place and there you have your own very inexpensive, very effective deep oil night serum.

As I’m officially over the 30 barrier and keen to keep the old wrinkles away, I have chosen to make a heavy based avocado oil blend using 60% avocado oil, 20% Almond oil and 20% Extra virgin olive oil mixed with a blend of lavender, geranium and patchouli and a good dose of vitamin e oil. Very excited I am to try this out tonight after my steam facial and microdermascrub!

Ok, so here’s how you can make you own too! Enjoy!

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How to make homemade Face Serum.

Facial serums have become very popular lately. Making your own natural facial serum is easier then you think. with a few simple ingredients you can skip the harsh ingredients in store bought products. Here you’ll learn step by step instructions on how to prepare your natural skin facial serum. Which essential oils and base oils work best for your skin type. Oily skin facial serums, Anti-aging skin serums, acne face serums.

Why use Face serums as opposed to face creams.

Both have their benefits. But the main reason why women avoid using oil on the face is the misconception that oil create more oil. And the fact that for years skin care companies have told us we need to remove oil from our faces. But oils protect our skin. Granted you don’t want to take your vegetable cooking oil and slather it on your face.Below we’ll discuss which carrier or base oils to use. Which essential oils can benefit the skin. And how to make your own face serum at home with simple instructions.

What you’ll need:

4 tablespoons your choice carrier oil or oils

30 drops your choice essential oil or oils. You can use up to 45 drops for a more intensive treatment.

A dark colored, glass dropper bottle. Can be found at any craft store

General conversions Blending Essential Oils

Size Conversions:

3 teaspoons (tsp) = 1 tablespoon (tbs)

2 tablespoons (tbs) = 1 ounce (oz)

6 teaspoons (tsp) = 1 ounce (oz)

10 milliliter (ml) = 1/3 oz. or 2 teaspoons.

15 milliliter (ml) = 1/2 oz.

30 milliliter (ml) = 1 oz. or 2 tablespoons

10 milliliter (ml) = approximately 300 drops

Direction to make your homemade natural facial serum:

Place half your carrier oil in the bottle

Next, add the essential oils.

Then add the rest of your carrier oil

Shake or roll the bottle for 2 minutes.

Some people let their serum sit for 24 hours for the oils to mix. This is optional.

Store your bottle in a cool dark place. Depending on if you used an oils that has high anti-oxidant levels, which keep the shelf life longer, oils can generally be stored for up to 6 months. If the serum begins to smell bad, it’s gone rancid and discard.

Carrier and Essential oils for face serums:

Normal Skin

Carrier oil for normal skin: Almond , Hazelnut, Apricot kernel

Additive Carrier oils for normal skin: Jojoba, Borage Seed, Evening Primrose, Carrot

These can be used for additional benefits. Usually used at a 10-20% ration for each

Ex: 60% hazelnut oil, 20% Rose hip and 20% Carrot or

80% Apricot 10% Evening Primrose 10% Avocado so on so on

Essential oils for normal skin: Chamomile German, Lemon, Geranium, Fennel, Lavender, Jasmine, Rose, Bois de rose, Neroli, Frankincense, Palma rosa, Benzoin

Dry Skin

Carrier oil for Dry skin: Almond, Olive oil, Apricot kernel, Soy bean

Additive Carrier oils for Dry skin: Avocado, Wheatgerm, Jojoba, Borage Seed, Evening Primrose, Carrot

These can be used for additional benefits. Usually used at a 10-20% ration for each

Ex: 60% Almond oil, 20% Rose hip and 20% Borage Seed or

80% Apricot 10% Evening Primrose 10% Avocado

so on so on

Essential oils for Dry skin: Chamomile German, Benzoin, Lavender, Calendula, Sandalwood, Geranium, Patchouli, Palma rosa, Rose, Rosemary, Bois de rose, Neroli, Hyssop

Oily Skin

Carrier oil for Oily skin: Almond, Hazelnut, Apricot kernel, Grapeseed

Additive Carrier oils for Oily skin: Borage seed, Evening Primrose, Carrot

These can be used for additional benefits. Usually used at a 10-20% ration for each

Ex: 60% Almond oil, 20% Rose hip and 20% Borage Seed or

80% Apricot 10% Evening Primrose 10% Avocado

so on so on

Essential oils for Oily skin: Roman & German chamos, Cedarwood, (atlas, red, Texas) geranium, Clary, lavender, Ylang-ylang, lemon, peppermint, Niaouli, Cajeput, cypress, calendula infusion, frankincense, patchouli, sandalwood, juniper, Melissa, yarrow, coriander, Petitgrain, grapefruit, Lavender, spike lavender, rose.

Mature Skin, Anti-Aging

Carrier oil for Mature Skin, Anti-Aging skin: Almond, Hazelnut, Apricot kernel

Additive Carrier oils for Mature Skin, Anti-Aging skin: GRapeseed, Borage seed, Evening Primrose, Carrot, Rose Hip

These can be used for additional benefits. Usually used at a 10-20% ration for each

Ex: 60% Almond oil, 20% Rose hip and 20% Borage Seed or

80% Apricot 10% Evening Primrose 10% Avocado

so on so on

Essential oils for Mature Skin, Anti-Aging skin: Carrot seed, elemi, Citrus, frankincense, galbanum, fennel, geranium, myrrh, patchouli, rose, Clary, rosewood, sages, cypress, fennel, lavender, neroli, Sea Buckthorn Berry Extract, Rose Hip Extract. Grapefruit, Sandalwood

CARRIER OILS:

Almond Oil

Apricot Kernel Oil

Avocado Oil

Black Cumin Seed Oil

Borage Seed Oil

Castor Oil

Coconut Oil

Evening Primrose Seed Oil

Grapeseed Oil

Hazelnut Oil

Hemp Seed Oil

Jojoba Oil

Kukui Nut Oil

Macadamia Nut Oil

Meadowfoam Seed Oil

Neem Seed Oil

Olive Oil

Palm Oil

Plum Kernel

Pomegranate Seed Oil

Pumpkin Seed Oil

Rosehip Seed Oil

Safflower Oil

Sea Buckthorn Oil

Sesame Seed Oil

Shea Nut Oil

Soybean Oil

Sunflower Oil

Tamanu Oil

Vitamin E Oil

Wheat Germ Oil

Essential Oils For Acne: Tea tree, Manuka, Helichrysum, lavender, spike lavender, rose geranium, tea tree, Petitgrain, grapefruit, sandalwood, Vetiver, German chamomile, atlas Cedarwood, rosewood, Palma Rosa, thyme, Cajeput, Niaouli, peppermint, lemongrass

Essential Oils For Combination skin: Australian niaouli (melaleuca quinquenervia C), calendula, chamomile, carrot seed, geranium, lavender, palmarosa, rose, rosemary

Essential Oils For Dry Skin: Carrot seed, Cedarwood, clary, frankincense, jasmine, geranium, lavender, orange, Palma Rosa, rose, roman chamo, rosewood, neroli, patchouli, Petitgrain, Mandarine petitgrain, Vetiver, sandalwood, ylangylang, carrot seed, lavender, rose

Essential Oils For Mature Skin: Carrot seed, elemi, Cistus, frankincense, galbanum, fennel, geranium, myrrh, patchouli, rose, Clary, rosewood, sages, cypress, fennel, lavender, neroli, Sea Buckthorn Berry Extract, Rose Hip Extract. Grapefruit, Sandalwood

Essential Oils For Oily Skin: Roman & German chamos, Cedarwood, (atlas, red, texas) geranium, Clary, lavender, Ylang-ylang, lemon, peppermint, Niaouli, Cajeput, cypress, calendula infusion, frankincense, patchouli, sandalwood, juniper, Melissa, yarrow, coriander, Petitgrain, grapefruit, Lavandin, spike lavender, rose.

Essential Oils For Psoriasis: Bergamot, Helichrysum, Cajeput, carrot seed, German or roman chamomile, Lavender, Juniper, Sandalwood, Tea tree.

SCARS: Helichrysum and Rose Hip Seed Oil mixed, carrot seed, lavender, petitgrain, galbanum, Mandarin, Neroli, Sandalwood, Tangerine

ROSACEA: German chamomile, Helichrysum italicuum, lavender, rosewood, Helichrysum hydrosol

PSORIASIS: Bergamot, Helichrysum, Cajeput, carrot seed, German or roman chamomile, Lavender, Juniper, Sandalwood, Tea tree. Calendula infused oil, Cranberry Seed Oil.

ITCHING: Jasmine, heli, lavender, peppermint, roman chamo, Lavender or Witch Hazel hydrosol

ECZEMA: German Chamomile, Helichrysum, Lavender, Bergamot, Carrot Seed, Atlas Cedarwood, Roman Chamomile, Juniper, Myrrh, Palma Rosa, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Teatree, Yarrow, Ylangylang.