Serum to all skin types

WHAT IS A SERUM?

Facial serums are typically an oil- or water-based treatment that delivers highly concentrated, targeted nutrients to address one or more skin problems. You can use one alone, use two together, or use different ones on different parts of your face.

Serums should be used after cleansing, but before moisturizing—although if you have oily skin, you can get away with using a serum as a stand alone product.

HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN NATURAL FACE SERUM

Homemade serums typically combine a face oil with other common skincare ingredients like aloe vera, glycerin or rosewater. We’ll walk through the benefits of each.

First, pick the right face oil

Oily Skin

Grapeseed Oil

Tamanu Oil

Apricot Kernel Oil

To address acne you need a serum that can penetrate congested pores and soothe inflamed skin. This face serum for acne uses

 jojoba

hemp seed

grapeseed oil

three oils that are ideal for acne-prone skin, even when you have a breakout.

Dry/Aging Skin

Rosehip Seed Oil

Sweet almond oil

Avocado Oil

If your skin is dry, option for a richer oil like rosehip, avocado, or evening primrose. 

This anti-aging face serum 

uses rosehip oil, an oil that can soothe inflammation and also stimulate collagen production.

You can also combine rosehip with another rich oil pumpkin seed if you’re looking for a repair serum to hydrate scars or address discoloration.

 Keep any product with rosehip oil in the fridge to increase its lifespan, and treat yourself to a refreshing serum every day.

Normal/Combination Skin

Jojoba Oil

Sunflower Seed Oil

Jojoba and sunflower seed oil will work for most skin types. They’ll hydrate without feeling heavy.

Other liquid ingredients

Aloe vera

Aloe vera helps kill acne-causing bacteria, heal scars and lighten blemishes, plus it provides a major hydration boost. Start the day with this homemade face serum, made with aloe vera, jojoba, and frankincense essential oil, as a base for natural makeup.

Glycerin

If you want to skip oil altogether you can combine glycerin, a natural humectant, with aloe vera. Your face will feel soft and pampered but not unpleasantly greasy.

Rosewater

Anti-inflammatory, hydrating, and calming, rosewater provides tons of skin benefits. Its both astringent and antibacterial so it works for all skin types. The rosewater will separate from the oils so give it a shake to combine before using.

Special additions

Vitamin C

Vitamin C helps repair the underlying layers of skin by stimulating collagen production, which helps prevent fine lines and wrinkles from forming.  vitamin C serum can also lighten age spots and even out discoloration.

Essential Oils

The concentrated botanical extracts can be beneficial for all skin types, helping to soothe inflammation, balance oil production, and hydrate skin.

But remember, essential oils pack a potent punch so they need to be diluted in a carrier oil. Facial products that you’ll be using everyday typically need a 1% dilution. That means 4-6 drops of essential oil per tablespoon of carrier oil.

face serum formulations

.Scarring/discoloration

1 tablespoon rosehip oil

1 tablespoon pumpkin seed oil

6-9 drops of frankincense essential oil

.Sensitive skin

1 tablespoon evening primrose oil

1 tablespoon jojoba oil

6-9 drops of chamomile essential oil

3. Aging/Mature skin

1 tablespoon pomegranate seed oil

1 tablespoon jojoba oil

6-9 drops of clary sage essential oil

. Dry skin

1 tablespoon argan oil

1 tablespoon Sweet almond oil

6-9 drops of geranium essential oil 

. Acne-prone skin

1 tablespoon tamanu oil

1 tablespoon hemp seed oil

6-9 drops of Tee tree oilessential oil

6. Oily skin

1 tablespoon jojoba oil

1 tablespoon grape seed oil

6-9 drops of neroli essential oil