DIY Face Serum For Glowing Skin With Essential Oils Â
This DIY face serum made with essential oils might be my favorite product in my whole stock of DIY beauty products.
I use it every night and it never fails to make my skin feel incredibly soft the next morning.
Keep reading to learn how to make this DIY face serum for glowing skin!
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Are oils bad for oily skin?
Oil has gotten a very bad reputation as far as faces go.
While it is true that some oils can be comedogenic and clog your pores, your skin NEEDS oil to stay healthy.
Unfortunately a lot of people (like me) that have oily skin get scared of any bit of oil coming near their face so they use products that strip the oils away and think they are doing their skin a favor.
The truth is, when those oils are stripped away, the brain receives a signal that your skin hasn’t produced enough naturally so it goes into overdrive, leaving you with excess oil.
This then leads to clogged pores and acne because that excess oil has nowhere else to go.
As someone with oily skin, I was afraid of any product that contained even a hint of oil in it, thinking it would make my skin even more oily.
So I used harsh, drying products that wicked away all the natural oils in my skin….except my skin still became more oily…and it just looked worse.
This went on for years until I became an esthetician and I realized I was doing it all wrong and that oil wasn’t something to be afraid of, at least not the right oils.
There are different oils that work for different skin types, some can be too heavy for those with oily skin and some can be too light for excessively dry skin.
I have chosen Argan oil for this serum because it will work for everyone and it is my personal favorite.
Best Oil For DIY Face Serum
Argan oil is one of the most versatile oils out there, it’s great for ANY skin type, even oily skin!
It’s incredibly light and moisturizes your skin better than a lot of store bought moisturizers out there.
Argan oil is fast-absorbing and known for increasing cell regeneration, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and fading scars and hyperpigmentation.
It is also rich in antioxidants that protect the skin from free-radical damage.
Argan oil, combined with several essential oils known for their amazing skin supporting properties, makes this serum perfect for those wanting soft, clear skin and anti-aging benefits.
You can, of course, substitute this for another oil that is suitable specifically for your skin type, though I highly recommend Argan oil.
Here is a list of alternative oils by skin type if you would rather substitute.
Best oils for oily/acne prone skin:Â
Grapeseed Oil
Jojoba Oil
Tamanu Oil
Best oils for dry skin:
Almond Oil
Apricot Kernel Oil
Best oils for sensitive skin:
Borage Seed Oil
Hemp Seed Oil
I don’t generally recommend coconut oil for anything going on your face unless you have extremely dry, chapped skin because it can be a bit too heavy and clog your pores.
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When to use this DIY facial serum
I recommend using this face serum only at night and using a regular moisturizer for day use because it is a bit heavier.
Another reason this is best used at night is because this includes lemon oil which can cause photosensitivity. (but happens to do wonders at brightening your skin).
It also will do it’s best work for your skin while you are asleep and your body is naturally repairing itself.
It’s perfect for all skin types and works wonders for fading dark marks and acne scars as well as it’s amazing anti-aging benefits
How To Make DIY Face Serum For Glowing Skin
You will need:
10 drops frankincense oil
10 drops geranium oil
10 drops lavender oil
10 drops lemon oil
5 drops tea tree oil (optional)
Directions
Simply fill your glass bottle with Argan oil and add in the essential oils!
Use a few drops every night, being careful around the eye area.
If you don’t already have essential oils of your own and want to know how to get them delivered to your door every month, then check out my post here!
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I have to try this! I have never thought of making my own face serum before. This is the best.
Glowing skin sounds awesome. I will have to try these oils on my skin.
Oh nice! This would also make a great self-care activity to do with a few friends.
thank you for this idea and these diy recipes for different skin types. i am going to try it out for myself
Hmmm. I could use this. I keep my place very dry, so my skin gets dry. I’ll try it out soon.
I have only used Argan oil for my hair and it’s great…I’ve yet to try it on skin…ah, same with almond oil. Thinking of it now, I haven’t used oil for face 😀 I will have to try…thanks for the reco…
Kudos for the DIY Face Serum recipe! It’s a game-changer for my skin. The ingredients are easily accessible, and the results are remarkable. My skin feels rejuvenated and radiant, and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. Highly recommend trying it out!
Knowing how to do a DIY serum for my face is a great and a wonderful thing to learn
Totally get you on the hesitance to try oils on your face, but you’re right! Stripping your skin of its natural oils only makes oily skin worse and I, too, learned that the hard way. Being able to be in control of what goes in and on your skin is one of the best feelings so these DIY instructions are great!
I’ve been using face serum and loving it. I didn’t know you could DIY it. Awesome!
wow! What an awesome idea to make a face serum at home! It’s the most healthy skin care for my face!
I love Argan oil because it moisturizes without feeling heavy, absorbs quickly, reduces wrinkles and scars, and has antioxidants to protect the skin. The serum with essential oils sounds great. Thanks for sharing!
Aaaahhh yes, almond oil always does wonders for my skin, whenever I apply it and it had been dried up. I highly recommend it.
I like using coconut oil and peppermint on my face. It seemed to help with my acne. I’ll have to try this serum.
It sounds great! I love your choice of oils too. I currently use a shop bought serum but would love to try and make some.
I do love face serums but have never made my own before. I am definitely going to make my own from now on
I like anything that works to help with fine lines. Those are definitely not my friend these days.
I have wondered how to make face serum at home. I wasnt even positive its possible but wow, thank you for this!
It was so fun learning how to make this DIY face serum with all-natural ingredients. Thank you
Ohh! I love using a serum. And this DIY serum is really interesting. I will make this for sure.
You’ve addressed a common misconception about oils for oily skin perfectly. It’s true; our skin needs the right kind of oil to stay healthy and balanced. Using harsh products that strip away natural oils can actually backfire and lead to more oil production. It’s essential to find the right oils that suit our skin type, and I’m glad you found Argan oil to be your personal favorite.
Thanks for sharing this valuable information and the DIY face serum recipe for glowing skin. I can’t wait to try it out and give my skin the love it deserves!
DIY face serum, this is AMAZING!!! I am so gonna do them, this is going to save me a ton of money.
I didn’t know the specific oils good for dry skin so that’s really useful to know. I’ve used oils a little bit, but sometimes they make my skin feel greasy so I’ve not used them much x
Such an easy recipe and great for the whole family!!! Definitely going to try this.
Your sharing here totally amazed me. I didn’t know we can diy own serum. Saved this as your story here with specific oils good for dry skin. I’m with dry skin. Thanks. Cheers SiennyLovesDrawing.wordpress.com
I must say that this face serum is amazing! THanks for sharing it
Oh I had no idea you could make your own serums! How fabulous! Thank you so much for sharing!