DIY Face Serum Guide by Skin Type for Glowing Skin

This diy face serum guide is going to walk you through all your options, so you are able to make your own customized serum! It is so important that you use the right natural ingredients for your skin type in order to get that healthy skin and skin glow that we all want. 

Making your own diy serums is so much fun and simple, so let’s get started with this simple recipe guide!

Two Important Parts to Making a Homemade Face Serum

1. Selecting the right carrier oil for your skin type.

There are several carrier oils to choose from when you start looking at making your homemade face serum. A carrier is an oil used to dilute the essential oils and help carry them into your skin. There are many carrier oils to choose from when looking to make a natural face serum. Some of the most common oils are jojoba oil, sweet almond oil, grapeseed oil, olive oil, rosehip oil, sesame oil, grapeseed oil, tamanu oil, and fractured coconut oil. Different carrier oils are better for different skin conditions so you will want to choose the right one(s) for your own skincare.

2. Selecting the essential oils that are going to enhance your skin.

There are so many essential oils that are great for natural skin care products, like this face serum. Make sure to choose the essential oils that are perfect for your skin type. That includes dry, mature, sensitive, or oily skin types. If you have normal skin, then I would use those that are best for sensitive or mature skin. Also, there are essential oils for any skin type, which might be the best option!

How to Select a Carrier Oil For Your DIY Face Serum

There are several things to keep in mind when choosing a carrier oil. The best ones for your face are jojoba oil, grapeseed oil, rose hip oil, tamanu oil, or sweet almond oil because they don’t clog your pores, and all excellent moisturizers. Here are a few quick facts about them to help you decide which carrier oil is right for you.

• Jojoba oil is an amazing moisturizer, supports your skin’s pH balance, and is cost-effective. It is also lightweight and tends to absorb quickly. All skin types can use jojoba oil.
• Grapeseed oil is great for all skin types, but best for oily skin as it helps with breakouts.
• Rose-hip oil has a subtle aroma, great for tissue regeneration (scarred skin) as well as dull or aging skin. It can be combined with other carrier oils at a maximum ratio of 10-20%. This can be used with all skin types, especially mature skin.
• Tamanu oil is excellent for wound healing and forming new tissue, because it is high in antioxidants. It is also great for reducing the appearance of scars. This is typically used for oily and acne-prone skin.
• Sweet almond oil soothes, nourishes the skin while naturally evening skin tone, plus it has a light texture and aroma. All skin types can use sweet almond oil, but is great for dry skin.
• Argan oil is great for softening and hydrating the skin, making it great for mature, dry, and sensitive skin types.

Selecting Essential Oils for Your Skin Type

There are three essential oils for ANY skin type – frankincense, blue tansy, and lavender essential oil. All of them are such great essential oils for your diy face serum, and it doesn’t matter what skin type you have. Here are the best essential oils suggestions for different skin types. If you have a combination skin type or other skin concerns, then make sure to combine a few oils from any category when making your face serum.

Depending on your skin type, you may mix and match different essential oils to find your unique blend. Additionally, there are other essential oils that are refreshing for the skin are peppermint, orange, rosemary, tangerine, bergamot, and lemon essential oils. Please keep in mind citrus oils may cause photosensitivity when out in the sun. If using citrus oils, then I recommend applying them at night or when you will be out of the sun.

Supplies Needed for Homemade Serums

• Carrier oils – I typically buy them from Amazon. My favorites are organic jojoba oil, rosehip seed oil, sweet almond oil, grapeseed oil, and tamanu oil. I like to buy them online since it’s easy and the selection is good. Just make sure the carrier oils are good quality and organic.
• Essential oils – Young Living has essential oils with amazing seed-to-seal quality, great selection, and excellent customer service. Shop the exact essential oils you need. Both bundles come with several bottles of essential oils to use for diffusing, making serums, and other easy DIYs with essential oils.
• Dropper bottles – Everyone wants a pretty and fun dropper bottle to use for their diy face serum. My favorite bamboo and glass bottle is a 1oz dropper bottle that comes in a pack of four from Amazon.

How to make a DIY Face Glow Serum

Step one: Select your carrier oil(s). I like using jojoba oil or sweet almond oil in my glow serum recipe.

Step two: Next, pick your essential oils. It is best to use between 2-4 essential oils in your glow serum.

Step three: Add your carrier oil to your dropper bottle, leaving a little room at the top for your essential oils. Add 15-20 drops of your essential oils for each ounce in your bottle.

Step four: Place the dropper tightly on the top of the bottle and shake until mixed. That’s it! Your face serum is ready to use for morning and/or night! Use 5-8 drops on your face in place of a moisturizer.

glow serum recipes by skin type

Dry skin

Sensitive skin

Oily skin

If you are looking for that beautiful blue color in your glow serum, add 1-3 drops of blue tansy essential oil or 5-8 drops of valor essential oil, which has blue tansy in it.

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Using & Storing Your DIY Face Serum

For best results, use the dropper, place a small amount on your fingertips, and gently rub it into your skin. Regardless, make sure to pay special attention to the area around your eyes, as it is one of the more delicate areas on your face. You can use this easily in your skincare routine, either as your daily moisturizer in the morning after you wash your face or as a night serum.

Depending on the carrier oils that you use, this serum is actually quite light when applied to the skin and melts easily into your pores. 

All of these natural ingredients are so great for your face no matter your skin type. If you have sensitive skin, dry skin, oily skin, or acne-prone skin you should be able to use this DIY moisturizer every day. 

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