Amazing Oils for Your Skin + DIY

 


I love creating skincare with essential and nut oils. Also aromatherapy is just as wonderful and detoxing. Here are some recipes that you can create and use yourself. You can buy these oils on Amazon, Whole Foods, HEB Plus, Vitamin Shoppe.

You may be wondering what all the hype is about facial oils anyway. What exactly is a facial oil and how is it different from a facial serum or a facial moisturizer? Is it an extra step we don’t need, or is there a legitimate benefit? Let’s take a look into the benefits of a facial oil….

A natural facial oil is a blend of plant-based carrier oils and beneficial essential oils, intended to nourish, deeply hydrate and protect our skin.

  • Facial oils have no added water and are not emulsified like a cream or moisturizer
  • Unlike water-based serums, facial oils (sometimes called facial oil serums) are oily to the touch, but absorb into skin quickly
  • Natural facial oils (unlike mineral oil) mimic the skin’s natural sebum production and don’t clog pores
  • As we age, our skin produces less oil and facial oils help add oil back, helping us combat wrinkles and dry skin
  • Contrary to popular belief, facial oils can be beneficial to people with oily skin because they help regulate oil production and fight bacteria that causes acne
  • Facial oils protect skin from environmental damage from sun and chemicals in air (although they do NOT provide sunscreen protection)

PLANT-BASED CARRIER OILS

The best carrier oils to use in facial oil come from vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds. These plant-based oils are a natural source of antioxidants, polyphenols, and essential fatty acids, and are very nourishing and hydrating to your skin.

Certified organic carrier oils are preferred but not necessary if you can’t find or afford the organic version. Just make sure you buy from a reputable source. Some of my favorite carrier oil sources are Aura Cacia, Now Brands and Radha. There are many more to choose from too.

I won’t attempt to list every carrier oil available, but here are a few of my favorites:

NATURAL ESSENTIAL OILS

Essential oils are extracted or distilled from the petals, leaves, bark, stem, and roots of plants. They are powerful substances, with therapeutic qualities as well as lovely natural scents. In facial care, essential oils are beneficial for stimulating skin cell production, improving circulation, neutralizing bacteria, calming inflamed skin and more.

Because essential oils are so powerful, using the proper dilution ratio is important. Most sources recommend a dilution rate of 2 – 2.5% for skin care products, which would be between 18 to 23 drops of essential oil for 1-oz (30ml) of carrier oil. 

HOW TO USE A FACIAL OIL

The most important thing to know about a facial oil is that a little goes a long way! Facial oils are most commonly used to moisturize skin but can also be used for cleansing.

As a moisturizer, you will only need a few drops of oil for your entire face. Best practice is to rub the oil between your fingers and then pat or smooth around face. Pro tip: Spritz face generously with toner before patting on the face oil to help seal in moisture. Youology Rose Spritz is amazing!!!

Have you heard of the oil cleansing method? Your facial oil can also be used a face cleanser by rubbing the oil into DRY skin. I do a triple cleanse. I wear makeup and I want to be sure to remove. I use a facial oil or balm, get a micellar water cloth and soak it with more micellar water. Remove my eye makeup, and what is on my face. Than I take a cleanser that I am currently testing or Algallure Skin Care (my go to). I use a sonic facial tool for a minute than tone, treat, moisturize, eye cream and if needed a facial oil for more hydration. It is winter, I am needing the oil. You can use this oil if you choose too or Youology Uplift Beauty Oil ( a favorite at the moment)

MATERIALS

  • 1 tablespoon jojoba oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons rosehip seed oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons calendula oil
  • 8 drops rose geranium essential oil
  • 6 drops frankincense essential oil
  • 4 drops lavender essential oil

TOOLS

  • 1-oz amber glass bottle with dropper
  • mini stainless steel funnel

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Use funnel to pour carrier oils (jojoba, rosehip seed and calendula) into 1-oz amber glass bottle
  2. Add drops of essential oils to the bottle.
  3. Shake carefully to mix.

NOTES

To use facial oil, squeeze a few drops or a dropper full of facial oil onto fingers. Rub fingers together and then lightly spread and pat over face and neck. Or use more drops to cleanse with.

~Tiffany💜


SOURCE: 

~Mindful Momma

~Algallure Skin Care

~Youology


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