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4 DIY Essential Oil Face Serums for Every Skin Type
Why Make a Homemade Face Serum?
Crafting your own homemade face serum is an empowering way to take skincare into your own hands. The best part? These DIY recipes are simple to make and customised for your skin’s needs. Whether you have oily, dry, sensitive, or ageing skin, a DIY essential oil face serum can provide natural nourishment without harsh chemicals. All you need is to understand your skin type and choose the right oils.
DIY Essential Oil Face Serum for Scar Treatment
Facial Serum for Scar Treatment
Scars caused by acne-prone skin are among the most challenging to overcome. I know, it's tiring. No matter what product you buy, the wounds have a personality of their own and demand their presence on the face! The hardest part is that we might get carried away. We end up buying so many expensive products, from retinol serums to extremely thick foundations, just to conceal, hide, and suppress what is on the surface. I know you are trying to do what's best for you, but the reality is, it will make matters worse.
Scar treatment is a long pr,ocess of healing. Sometimes the best thing we can do is take a step back and let the skin do its job. To treat scarred skin, look out for stimulating essential oils that promote local blood flow and skin-cell regeneration, such as rosemary, lavender, and frankincense essential oils. Dry, versatile, and fast-absorbing carrier oils are best for these skin types, so that the oils protect the surface of the skin, while also penetrating into the deeper layers for skincare treatment, acne prevention and regeneration.
Ingredients:
- 10 ml evening primrose oil
- 10 ml jojoba oil
- 8 ml grapseed oil
- 2 drops rosemary essential oil
- 2 drops lavender essential oil
- 2 drops frankincense essential oil
- 2 ml vit E
Combine ingredients in a sterilised 30 ml dropper bottle, label and store in a cool and dry place.
To use the facial serum: massage 2 drops of the anti-scarring blend on the face, stretching and massaging the skin from the inner to the outer part of the face. Repeat this motion until you feel the oils are absorbed.
Natural Face Serum for Mature & Ageing Skin
Ageing or sun-damaged skin often shows wrinkles, dryness, and fine lines. A diy essential oil face serum for anti-aging blends nourishing carrier oils with antioxidant-rich rosehip and vitamin E to reduce signs of ageing. Essential oils like rose, frankincense, and ylang-ylang help restore elasticity, brighten dull skin, and fight free-radical damage.
Ingredients:
- 5 ml sweet almond oil
- 15 ml jojoba oil
- 8 ml rosehip seed oil
- 2 drops rose essential oil
- 2 drops frankincense essential oil
- 2 drops ylang-ylang essential oil
- 2 ml vit E
This serum is soothing, regenerating and anti-ageing. Use this oil once to twice daily, massaging the face in gentle motion towards one direction, from the inner to the outer parts of the face. If you use this oil during the day-time, make sure to top it off with sunscreen. It is not advised to expose the skin to sun after applying essential oils.
Facial Serum for Sensitive Skin
Sensitive skin is prone to redness, irritation, and stinging. Harsh products often worsen symptoms, so minimalism is key. A calming essential oil face serum for wrinkles and irritation can be made with lavender, chamomile, and sandalwood to soothe inflammation and restore balance.
What to avoid: products that contain alcohol, synthetic fragrances and harsh ingredients. Sometimes, essential oils may trigger skin sensitivity. However, there are many essential oils you can still work with. Essential oils such as lavender, chamomile, jasmine, frankincense, geranium and sandalwood are some of the most popular for sensitive skin. They are anti-inflammatory, soothing and balancing, making it a safe choice for most skin types.
Ingredients
- 15 ml jojoba oil
- 13 ml hemp seed oil
- 2 ml vit E
- 2 drops chamomile essential oil
- 2 drops sandalwood essential oil
This serum is soothing and nourishing for dry, inflamed and irritated skin types. Minimalism and consistency are important here. Try not to stress the skin by over-doing it, over-washing, and over-treating. Wash your face less so that the skin rebuilds its oil-sebum layer, which is essential for nourishing and protecting the barrier of the skin.
Facial Serum for Combination Skin-Types
Combination skin can be tricky—oily in the T-zone but dry on the cheeks. A homemade face serum with lightweight oils like jojoba, evening primrose, and rosehip balances sebum production while preventing clogged pores. Frankincense, lavender, and geranium provide anti-inflammatory support for both oily and dry areas.
What to avoid: avoid chemically sourced products and thick oils that may clog the skin. Resort to lightweight carrier oils that are easily absorbed into the skin, such as jojoba, rosehip, evening primrose, apricot kernel and grapeseed oil.
Ingredients:
- 15 ml jojoba oil
- 10 ml evening primrose oil
- 5 ml rosehip oil
- 2 ml vit E
- 2 drops frankincense essential oil
- 2 drops lavender essential oil
- 2 drops geranium essential oil
Lavender, geranium and frankincense essential oils are anti-inflammatory and great for all skin-types. The carrier oils incorporated in this recipe are lightweight and balancing, so whether you have oily or dry skin, they will be absorbed into the deeper layers to balance the oil-sebum layer of the skin.
Minimalism and Consistency are the Way Forward.
When it comes to skincare, less is always more. Minimal ingredients with a consistent practice. You don't need 10 products to wipe your face clean every day, that will only stress the skin and basically - freak it out. The skin acts out in response to how we treat it. If your skin is not doing well, then perhaps you need to take a step back and listen to the signs. How are you supposed to know what's working for you and what isn't, when you're using 5+ products at the same time? It doesn't make much sense, does it? So throw out what you don't need, make what you can, forgive your skin for how it's feeling, and always prioritise chemical-free and organic ingredients. There will always be ups and downs. All you've got to do is listen, care and give it tender attention.
Conclusion: Why Choose a DIY Face Oil Serum?
A DIY face oil serum is cost-effective, chemical-free, and tailored to your skin type. Whether you need a natural face serum for oily skin, an essential oil face serum for wrinkles, or a calming blend for sensitivity, these recipes allow you to create exactly what your skin needs. By keeping your routine minimal and consistent, your skin will feel nourished, balanced, and naturally radiant.
FAQs: DIY Essential Oil Face Serum
Q. What is a facial serum?
A facial serum is a concentrated skincare product made with active ingredients like vitamins, antioxidants, and essential oils. Unlike creams, a diy face oil serum penetrates deeply to target specific concerns such as acne, wrinkles, or dryness, providing natural nourishment and hydration.
Q. How to make a homemade facial serum?
To make a homemade face serum, mix a carrier oil (like jojoba or rosehip) with a few drops of essential oils suited for your skin type. For anti-ageing, try frankincense and rose. For oily skin, lavender and geranium work well. Always dilute essential oils properly and store your serum in a dark glass bottle.
Q. How to create your own face serum naturally?
Creating your own face serum is simple—choose a base oil, add essential oils, and customise for your skin’s needs. For example, a diy essential oil face serum for anti aging may include rosehip and frankincense, while a natural face serum for oily skin can use jojoba and lavender. Blend well and use consistently for visible results.
Q. What are the uses & benefits of a facial serum?
Facial serums hydrate, protect, and repair the skin. A homemade face serum can reduce scars, fight wrinkles, soothe sensitive skin, and balance oily zones. By using natural oils rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and fatty acids, serums deliver targeted results and enhance your skincare routine without harsh chemicals.