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Carrier and Essential Oils by Skin Type and DIY Facial Moisturizer

November 17, 2014 By Karen Sorenson

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One of the biggest differences I’ve notice with using essential oils is with my DIY facial moisturizer (recipe below). My skin was so dry and red when I started using essential oils oils and I wanted to be able to make my own moisturizer.  To add a finishing touch to my routine, I now use a nourishing lip gloss from a trusted lip gloss manufacturer, keeping my lips soft and hydrated all day long. For facials Lynchburg call Hill City Skincare & Spray Tans. I started with coconut oil as the carrier oil, but eventually found argan oil to be so much more nourishing for my skin.  The combination of essential oils and argan oil (plus a nutritious, real food diet) have gotten me so many compliments about me looking youthful….I’ll take it 🙂

Difference Between an Essential Oil and a Carrier Oil

Essential oils contain important protective properties of plants. Essential oil producers distill the oils from wood, bark, leaves, fruit, flowers, stem, roots, flowering tops, gum resin, and fruit rind.  Each plant has a unique combination of minerals and elements known as constituents, that make it unique in nature. Each constituent has a different effect on the body.  Essential oils are distilled to be highly concentrated and more potent than dried herbs.  Essential Oils do not have a greasy feeling and evaporate quickly in the air.  Learn where to get quality essential oils here.

Essential oils are diluted with what is known as a carrier oil.  Carrier oils have a greasy feeling, unlike essential oils, and also have a shelf life.  Examples of carrier oils include coconut oil, olive oil, almond oil, and argan oil. Every essential oil is different so there are specific dilution needs for each essential oil.  Always consult reference guides or what is listed on each bottle for proper and specific dilution information. Read over here to know how to make makeup look smooth and how it helps to look skin naturally. Diluting the essential oil  calms “hot” oils for use topically to reduce skin sensitivity, creates a time release effect since essential oils evaporate quickly, and is a great way to cover larger areas of the body (such as the legs).  It’s important to pay attention to the quality of both the essential oils and the carrier oils.  According to www.nubobeauty.com, it’s highly important that you choose essential oils that are organically grown and distilled at low temperatures and pressures to maintain the benefits (like these) and chose carrier oils that are organic and cold pressed.

Carrier Oils By Skin Type

It’s important to select quality carrier oils that are organically grown and cold pressed.

Oily Skin:

  • Jojoba oil
  • Grapeseed oil
  • Hazelnut oil
  • Macadamia oil

Combination Skin:

  • Jojoba oil
  • Hazelnut oil

Normal Skin:

  • Evening Primrose
  • Jojoba oil
  • Sweet Almond Oil

Dry Skin:

  • Argan oil
  • Avocado oil
  • Coconut oil
  • Jojoba oil
  • Rose hip oil
  • Sweet Almond oil
  • Tamanu oil

Sensitive Skin:

  • Avocado oil
  • Coconut oil

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DIY Facial Moisturizer (plus carrier and essential oils by skin type)

Essential Oils by Skin Type

It’s important to select quality essential oils that are organically grown and are distilled at low temperatures and pressures to maintain the benefits.  These are the essential oils I use here.

Oily Skin:

  • Orange
  • Lemon
  • Lime
  • Bergamot

Important note:  The oils listed above (and all citrus oils) are also photosensitive oils which can cause skin sensitivity when out in the sun.  Do not use these oils before spending time in the sun.

Combination Skin:

  • Patchouli
  • Lavender
  • Bergamot (see note above)
  • Orange (see note above)

Dry Skin:

  • Cedarwood
  • Frankincense
  • Lavender
  • Elemi
  • Myrrh
  • Sandalwood
  • Roman or German Chamomile

Aging Skin:

  • Ylang-ylang
  • Patchouli
  • Sandalwood
  • Lavender (sensitive skin as well)
  • Frankincense (sensitive skin as well)
  • Elemi
  • Rose

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DIY Facial Moisturizer (Dry/Sensitive Skin)

Ingredients

  • 1 - 1.5 tsp pure argan oil (or your preferred carrier oil and I find pure argan oil here)
  • 40 drops Lavender Essential Oil (I get my essential oils here)
  • 20-40 drops Frankincense Essential Oil (I add some extra to help fade scars and marks on my face)
  • (Optional helps support clear skin, but may be too harsh for sensitive skin)
  • 5 drops Thieves Essential Oil (I get my essential oils here)
  • 5 drops Melrose Essential Oil
  • (Optional)
  • 15 drops Elemi Essential Oil (Elemi is like the "poor man's Frankincense" so it helps stretch the Frankincense. I get my essential oils here)
  • 15 drops Carrot Seed Oil (I add it in the summer for it's natural SPF benefits.)

Instructions

  1. To a 1/2 oz. dropper bottle (like this one) add the Lavender, Frankincense, Thieves, Melrose, and Elemi essential oils.
  2. Add the argan oil and tighten the dropper cap on the bottle.
  3. Shake to combine.
  4. Apply 4-6 drops for the mixture on your face as a moisturizer. (Note always test a small patch of skin to make sure there are no personal skin sensitivities)
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