Why make your own Facial Serum??
I remember spending time in the beauty aisle a while back just staring at all the facial products for seriously 10 minutes... Just dumbfounded. I didn't even know where to start. What I had didn't work for me anymore. Was I supposed to use this stuff now? Or this stuff? I almost had a meltdown... Pathetic I know, anxiety is no fun.. I just gave up and left.
It's time for a change.
Personally I like to use natural when I can because I find less is more when it comes to chemicals and choose to go the holistic route when it comes to my own personal choice.
Ingredients You'll Need.... (can you tell we go to Trader Joes?)
I switched completely over to the OCM method (oil cleansing method) months ago, cold turkey, the best way to do it. It worked amazingly and I didn't have a difficult adjustment period at all, I was extremely lucky. It worked great but even for me it got tedious (aka I'm lazy) and occasionally I'd slip up and use a cleansing cloth here or there of an old product I had and BAM I'd break out or my skin would freak out and I'd have to start over with the process all over again. So I recently found someone who makes a natural cleanser bar for me that I use instead. I don't get expensive harsh products anymore, I just can't, my skin freaks out.
I was cleansing and figured out how to make my skin partially happy but not having a good way to moisturize. You can use the oil you cleanse with but I don't really care for that. I have Aloe Vera that I've been using but it never absorbs and taste disgusting if you get it in your mouth...don't ask...blech..
I want a moisturizer, one that works, that absorbs and doesn't feel oogy or makes me break out.
I found this amazing recipe for facial serum and wanted to share!
Credit deserved where credit is due!!
This is where I originally found the recipe:
The Crunchy Betty website has tons of good information and good resources if you're new to trying out natural beauty recipes and oil cleansing methods. This website is where I originally found out about OCM methods and where I got brave enough to stop using normal shampoos as well (that's another post for another day) and pretty much has given me any information I've ever needed when it comes to natural beauty Q&A.
On to the DIY!
For my recipe I decided to use what I had on hand and what I know works well for my skin. I tend to have combination skin, but it tends to be more on the drier side.
Fun story, random tangent.. I always thought I had oily skin but turns out all the products I was using was stripping my face of the natural oils so it was overcompensating by producing excess oil. It wasn't until I used OCM method and my face started to work naturally that I realized what it was supposed to be like.
A lot of the natural products require some trial and error and you need to listen to your body and find what works for you. It's so worth it!! So don't give up!! ^_^
Jojoba Oil: A luxurious oil with a low comedogenic (non clogging) rating that is great for all skin types
Vitamin E Oil: Anti-oxidant, preservative to prevent your product from going rancid or developing bacteria
Oil of Evening Primrose: Has a high concentration of a fatty acid called GLA normally used as a dietary supplement for several health ailments. But can be used for skin and hair as well. Anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, very luxurious.
Lavender Essential Oil: Known for skin healing properties, Anti-fungal, Antiviral
Jasmine Essential Oil: Antiseptic, Fades scars, Antidepressant, Smells Heavenly, Treats Dry Skin
Patchouli Essential Oil: Good for dry, acne prone, inflamed, irritated skin. Good for anti-aging properties, scar fading and cell rejuvenation.
Each of these products do wonderful things for the health and longevity of your skin. And make it look fabulous. I personally like the smell of these particular essential oils. Other than the lavender, but it's such a wonder essential oil for the skin, I'm willing to overlook (or smell I suppose) the strong overkill of the scent.
These are the oils that I used. Check out the recipe link from above if there are other oils that you would rather use instead. I prefer these ones as they're less comedogenic (less pore clogging) and what I have on hand, but find what works for you. That's the beauty of making things is you can tweak the recipe around how you like it.
How To:
I'm gonna be honest, I eyeballed the measurements here so I could try out my serum/moisturizer so I'm an eyeballer kind of person when I make things/bake/cook, etc....
Your Jojoba Oil will be 2/3 of your serum while your Oil of Evening Primrose will be the other 1/3 of your serum...
So... (I'm really hoping I won't have to explain that any further..)
-Add your Jojoba Oil (2/3 of your concoction)
-Add Oil of Evening Primrose (1/3 of your concoction): I cut open the capsules from my daily supplements and it worked just fine, if not a bit messy...(don't do this over your bed sheets in the middle of the night...just a suggestion.)
-Add Vitamin E Oil: I added about 10 drops of this
-Add Your Essential Oils: Only 10 in total, no matter what the mixture, no more. I used less lavender as lavender is very overpowering.
**A Note about Essential Oils**
Be very minimal with essential oils, don't go nuts. I can't stress this enough! Too much and you will regret it. No more than 10 drops TOTAL of all combined oils. I used my particular oils because they work for me and they're also what I have on hand at the moment. I will likely use Rose hips in the future as it's very good for serums as for aging skin but I have none on hand. I urge you to read into essential oils and their different uses if natural beauty and homeopathy is something your interested in.
Here's a link to essential oils if you wanna read more..
Also, the internet is full of information, but it may not all be true, so really do all your research and lots of it to make sure you're getting real information. You don't want to get sick or harm yourself or other people in case your making gifts for people. USE COMMON SENSE ;)
That's it, you've done it! You've made something healthy, natural, and way cheaper than most beauty serums on the market.
A couple things...
Never apply your moisturizer/serum on a dirty face. Always wash your face first or you'll be sealing dirt and gunk underneath the moisturizer and that's a bit counterproductive in my opinion.
Store your serum in a cool place away from heat, sunlight and preferably in a glass bottle to prevent deterioration. It should keep for about 8-12 months.
If you notice any sort of irritation you may have some sort of allergy to an essential oil or an oil used in this particular recipe. Check the link for alternatives. There are many different ways to do natural recipes. One person's serum may not work for another person. That's why the beauty industry is a multi million dollar industry.
Use a couple drops at first until you learn how much you need, a little goes a long way.
As with almost anything, keep away from your eyes.
I've been using this for a bit and my face is like butta!! So incredibly smooth and amazing.
Enjoy!! ^_^
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