As I enter my mid 30s, I’ve felt like now is the time to take better care of my skin. For some people that may mean purchasing expensive balms and anti-aging serums.
I however prefer to make my own personal care products. That way I know exactly what ingredients are going into them.
Lately I’ve taken a deep dive into using the natural powers of essential oils to promote healthy skin including help combating the changes that come with mature skin.
This summer I stepped up my skin care routine with some new recipes. My DIY regime consists of a natural face wash, a basic homemade toner, and now this simple face oil.
I especially like this recipe for summer use. I find it’s easier to use than my other homemade moisturizer. It spreads lightly over skin, absorbs quickly, and smells luxurious!
Simple Face Oil
What You Will Need:
- 2 oz glass dropper bottle
- 2 oz almond oil
- 7 drops lavender essential oil
- 5 drops frankincense frereana
- 5 drops tea tree
- 3 drops ylang ylang
Why These Ingredients?
Almond oil is a light carrier oil, appropriate for all skin types. It softens and reconditions dry skin while spreading and soaking in easily.
Lavender’s universal benefits as an essential oil apply to skin care too! It soothes skin and can clear up blemishes. It also has healing properties and can reduce scars and wrinkles.
Frankincense frereana is the best type of frankincense for skin care. It is known for it’s rejuvenating properties. It can smooth wrinkles and scars as well as promote the healing of dry or damaged skin.
Tea tree essential oil helps keep skin balanced and soothes irritated skin, reducing redness and healing blemishes, making it a great choice for acne prone skin.
Ylang ylang has a sweet floral scent and promotes healthy skin. It’s known for it’s ability to rejuvenate skin and prevent signs of aging.
How to Make Simple Face Oil:
Count out 7 drops of lavender essential oil into the glass dropper bottle. Add 5 drops of frankincense frereana, 5 drops of tea tree, and 3 drops of ylang ylang.
Pour almond oil into the dropper bottle until nearly full.
Screw on the dropper lid.
Shake to combine.
Apply 4 to 6 drops of oil to your face. I usually count out the drops into my hand and then spread evenly over my face after a shower.
This bottle lasts me 4 to 6 months.
Notes and Variations:
I like the versatility and lightness of almond oil but this recipe could made with any carrier oil. Check out my carrier oil guide to learn more about the benefits of different types and which might be best for your skin.
I love this blend of essential oils because they cover so many skin benefits from soothing to rejuvenating to fighting acne. Plus it smells lovely! The essential oils could easily be customized for your own preference and skin needs. Check out my guide to essential oils for natural skin care to learn which ones may benefit you.
Other Recipes I Use These Ingredients For:
- I use almond oil in my DIY bug spray, homemade sunscreen, winter hand butter, and natural belly butter.
- Lavender is one of the essential oils I use the most especially when it comes to sleep. I have a roller bottle recipe to aid rest, diffuser blends to promote sleep, and a DIY pillow spray.
- I use lavender and frankincense in many of my skin care recipes like this natural face wash and a basic homemade toner.
- Tree tree oil is one I use most often for cleaning with these recipes for easy all purpose cleaner, simple soft scrub, and daily shower spray. I also use it in a roller bottle to help with skin issues.
- I use ylang ylang in my favorite diffuser combinations for romance and one for the winter holidays.
Resources:
Essential Oils for Natural Skin Care
6 Reasons to Make Your Own Personal Care Products
A Basic Guide to Beginning with Essential Oils
Do you make your own beauty products at home? What are your favorite skin care recipes?
