Unlike chemicals and synthetics from other skincare products, features of essential oils can be far-reaching. It relaxes our senses and supports our physical and psychological well-being to achieve holistic sense of wellness. Another feature that lends these all-natural oils to enhanced skincare is that they are absorbed easily through the skin, thereby being very receptive to simple topical remedies and applications.
In our last blog, we shared five do-it-yourself recipes of products that we can use in our body, all are infused with essential oils of course. For this blog, we will share more skincare recipes that we can use for our face to upgrade our skincare game.
THERAPEUTIC LIP BALM
If you have regularly cracked and dry lips, there's an easy fix for that problem -- one that you can make right from the comfort of your home in just a couple of minutes. This homemade therapeutic lip balm will make your lips smell amazing, look fabulous, and stay hydrated.
What you need:
- 2 tbsp. Shea Butter
- 2 tbsp. Sweet Almond or Jojoba Oil
- 1 tbsp. Soy-based wax (you can also use beeswax or candelilla)
- Balm Containers (can be lip balm tins or lip balm tubes)
- 5 drops of Essential Oil Blend
In a double boiler, melt the wax, carrier oil and shea butter. Gently stir while keeping an eye on the mixture, making sure that it never boils. Allow the mixture to slightly cool before adding the essential oil blend. Mix well and before it starts to harden, pour the natural lip balm into your balm containers. Let it cool before applying it to your lips.
Here are some combinations for the lip balm recipe that you can choose from:
- Orange Essential Oil and Jojoba Carrier Oil - It's a great summer lip balm combination. The orange essential oil helps nourish your dry lips thanks to its natural anti-inflammatory properties. Jojoba carrier oil not only smells great, but it's also popular in providing relief from dry and itchy skin.
- Bergamot and Spearmint Essential Oils - Bergamot essential oil has a sweet, citrusy, and floral aroma that blends well with herb oils. Meanwhile, Spearmint essential oil has a slightly sweeter and more mild aroma than peppermint oil. This blend is not only great for the lips, it's also uplifting, balancing, and rejuvenating.
- Peppermint and Rosemary Essential Oils - This blend is perfect for the holiday season. Both oils have fantastic and calming aroma and have antibacterial properties that can help reduce swelling and cuts on our dry lips.
HAIR GROWTH TONIC
This recipe not only makes the hair feel silky soft, it also helps strengthen hair and prevent breakage. It contains omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids that help hair grow thicker, faster, and longer. Added with hemp oil which contains gamma-linoleic acid that aids in keratin formation and helps increase your hair's elasticity, volume, and shine.
What you need:
- 3 tbsp. Alcohol-free witch hazel
- 1 tsp. Hemp seed Oil (you can also use carrot seed oil)
- Distilled water
- 40 drops Essential Oil blend
- 4 oz. Spray Bottle
To make this hair growth tonic, all you need to do is to add your witch hazel and hemp seed oil to your spray bottle. Next is to fill the rest of the spray bottle with distilled water. Be sure to stop adding water half an inch or so below the top so that there is room for the essential oil blend. This will ensure that you won't spill any mixture. Lastly, add your essential oil blend.
Essential Oil Blend:
- 10 drops Lavender Essential Oil - helps your hair to grow faster and longer
- 10 drops Rosemary Essential Oil - increases blood circulation, stimulates hair follicles and lessens hair loss
- 10 drops Cedarwood Essential Oil - stimulates your scalp for faster and thicker hair growth
- 10 drops Peppermint Essential Oil - strengthens hair roots and rejuvenates hair follicles to lessen hair loss
FACE SERUM
If you have pretty dry skin, especially during the summer months, this essential oil face serum may just save you from having problematic skin. It's very easy to make and incredibly cost-efficient.
What you need:
- Glass dropper bottle
- Jojoba Carrier Oil
- 30 drops Essential Oil blend
As we said, this recipe will only take you a few minutes to make. All you need to do is to add your essential oil blend to the glass dropper bottle. Next is to fill the bottle with jojoba oil. Gently shake the mixture to completely mix everything. Use this by rubbing a few drops onto your face during your morning or evening skincare routine.
Benefits of these essential oil to your skin:
- Copaiba Essential Oil - this oil has natural moisturizing properties. It helps to reduce the appearance of blemishes while promoting the appearance of a youthful, radiant glow to your skin.
- Lavender Essential Oil - not only that this oil smells amazing and relaxing, it also has tons of skincare benefits. It helps keep your skin moisturized, improves any signs of aging, clears blemishes, and can even help remove any impurities left on the skin.
- Frankincense Essential Oil - this oil can improve your skin's complexion and can reduce the appearance of blemishes. It can also help rejuvenate the skin, helping it repair especially when you use it before bedtime.
MAKEUP REMOVER PADS
Some store-bought make-up removers are using harsh chemicals to remove make-up, which can make your skin dry and prone to breakouts. If you're looking to switch for a toxin-free way to remove your make-up, you can use this make-up remover wipes recipe with essential oil. It does not only remove your make-up so easily (even your stubborn waterproof mascara), but your face will feel amazing afterwards.
What you need:
- 2 tbsp. Sweet Almond Oil or Jojoba Oil
- 2 tbsp. Distilled Water
- 1/4 cup Witch Hazel
- 2 tbsp. Castile Soap
- 6-10 drops of Essential Oils
- 24 Cotton Rounds
- 4 oz. Glass Jar
Stack your cotton rounds into a glass jar and set aside. In a separate mixing bowl, add your chosen essential oil, then your castile soap and carrier oil. Mix well then add the witch hazel and water. Blend all of the ingredients together. Pour the mixture over the cotton rounds slowly, making sure it doesn't overflow. You can alternate pouring the mixture then pressing down the cotton rounds before continuing to pour again. This is to make sure that every cotton round will be doused with the mixture. To store them properly, you can keep the jar in a cool place and keep it sealed tight (to prevent the cotton rounds from drying out). This can last you 2-3 weeks depending on how often you need to use them.
For the essential oil blend, you can use oils like Frankincense, Lavender, Tea Tree, Copaiba, Patchouli, Geranium, and Manuka. These oils have really good benefits on the skin, keeping it from drying out and removes any grime and dirt in your face. You can search for the essential oils that are perfect for your skin type.
BEARD OIL
Just like our hair, men's facial hair needs to be conditioned or it will become dry, brittle, and have that "flyaway" look. The longer the beard becomes, the greater the discomfort and risk for dry and unhealthy underlying skin. Using this beard oil will help moisturize the beard, keep it looking soft, tamed, conditioned, and healthy.
What you need:
- 1 oz. glass dropper bottle
- 5 drops Rosemary Essential Oil
- 5 drops Cedarwood Essential Oil
- 5 drops Hawaiian Sandalwood Essential Oil
- 1 oz. Jojoba Oil (you can also use Fractionated Coconut Oil or Almond Oil)
To do this, add all your essential oils to the glass dropper bottle. Top the dropper bottle with Jojoba or Fractionated Coconut oil, making sure that you fill right below the top so that you won't waste any essential oil. Add your cover and gently shake the bottle to incorporate everything. To use this, massage 1-2 drops of this blend into the beard from root to tip every morning and evening.
FACE MASK SPRAY
Can you believe that it's been more than two years since we started wearing face masks? It can be super uncomfortable especially when you have to wear it for long periods. Essential oils can help make wearing a mask more enjoyable. Use this Essential Oil Mask Spray to freshen your face mask and add a pleasant, uplifting aroma.
What you need:
- 1 oz. Witch Hazel
- 1 oz. Distilled Water
- 5 drops Tangerine Essential Oil
- 5 drops Bergamot Essential Oil
- 3 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
- Spray Bottle
This recipe is so easy to make. All you need to do is to mix all of the ingredients into a spray bottle and mix to combine. To use this, add 2-3 sprays of the mask spray to your favorite mask. Do not apply while the mask is on your face. After applying, allow the mask to completely dry before using. Repeat as often as you want or if the scent begins to weaken.
More essential oil mask spray combinations to try:
Uplifting Blend
- 5 drops Lavender
- 5 drops Tea Tree
Encouraging Blend
- 3 drops Orange
- 3 drops Lemon
- 2 drops Rosemary
Citrusy Blend
- 3 drops Orange
- 3 drops Lemon
- 2 drops Rosemary
We hope that you learned a lot from this two-part blog and that you find all of these recipes to help you get started in your essential oil journey.