DIY Face Serum
Not to brag or anything, but, I had the most beautiful skin when I was a teenager. When I got into my mid 20's my skin went haywire and I started having adult acne, in fact, I'm still struggling a bit with it. In comes essential oils. For so long I thought that everything I put on my face had to be "oil free" - turns out that was just crazy talk. Listed below is the combination that is currently working for me; I'm still tweaking it to get the best results for my skin.
Jojoba oil: I pronounced this wrong for an embarrassingly long amount of time. It's pronounced "ho-ho-ba" not jo-jo. Oops. Jojoba oil is one of the closest oils to the skins own oil, so it's a wonderful carrier oil for your skin (and hair, and nails). It's non-comedogenic and in fact, it's good for acne prone skin.
Grapeseed oil: I haven't read a bad thing about this oil. It's a powerhouse for all skin conditions. The oil comes from grapes, as the name would suggest and it too is non-comedogenic. It's super restorative and is high in beta carotene, vitamins C, D & E and rich in fatty acids. Why is beta carotene important? The body converts it to Vitamin A and is responsible for the repair & growth of tissues. It is a powerful antioxidant and helps prevent sun damage.
Rosehip oil: Also rich in fatty acids, this oil is great for diminishing scarring/dark spots and to help diminish wrinkles by restoring elasticity. It has been used for centuries and is derived from the seed of a rose bush. It became extremely popular when Miranda Kerr (Victoria's Secret model) stated that it was her secret beauty trick. Who doesn't want to look like her?!
I chose these oils because of their excellent integumentary support. I could go into detail about all of them but 1) the FDA won’t let me and 2) this post is already long enough. If you’d like to know more specifics about these certain oils, shoot me an email and we can talk.
What you’ll need:
2 oz Dropper
1 T Jojoba oil
1 T Grapeseed oil
1 t Rosehip oil
20 drops of Melrose (or Melaleuca A.)
15 drops of Lavender
15 drops of Elemi (or Frankincense)
5-10 drops each of Lemongrass, Lemon & Purification
I use a metal funnel to ensure all of my oil gets into the bottle rather than on my counter top. Mix all ingredients together and gently shake before use. Apply 5-8 drops to face morning & night.
-TheOilNP
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