Last night's Sunday ritual involved sitting with a homemade turmeric/manuka honey mask on (read more about manuka honey here) and watching an old Joan Crawford melodrama, followed by an application of my new DIY facial oil blend. I thought I would take the opportunity to share my blend, along with a rule of thumb for making your own.
Ratios:
1% dilution:5-6 drops essential oil per ounce of carrier oil
2% dilution:10-12 drops essential oil per ounce of carrier oil
3% dilution:15-18 drops essential oil per ounce of carrier oil
The 1% is recommended for those with sensitive skin; the 2% for normal; and 3% I wouldn't advise for facial use as it can be too strong - but fine for something like a hair mask.
My blend (in a 1 oz. amber bottle):
1/2 argan oil
1/4 avocado oil
1/8 rosehip oil
8 drops helichrysum
3 drops patchouli
*If I had enough, I would've reduced the avocado and added Seabuckthorn oil. In summer months I would sub out avocado for sesame.
This is a great blend for someone with sensitive skin, as well as anyone looking to reduce acne scars or redness/rosacea. If you're acne prone, I would sub out the avocado for sesame oil.
Have an issue you'd like to make a blend for and don't know where to start? Comment below!
Ratios:
1% dilution:5-6 drops essential oil per ounce of carrier oil
2% dilution:10-12 drops essential oil per ounce of carrier oil
3% dilution:15-18 drops essential oil per ounce of carrier oil
The 1% is recommended for those with sensitive skin; the 2% for normal; and 3% I wouldn't advise for facial use as it can be too strong - but fine for something like a hair mask.
My blend (in a 1 oz. amber bottle):
1/2 argan oil
1/4 avocado oil
1/8 rosehip oil
8 drops helichrysum
3 drops patchouli
*If I had enough, I would've reduced the avocado and added Seabuckthorn oil. In summer months I would sub out avocado for sesame.
This is a great blend for someone with sensitive skin, as well as anyone looking to reduce acne scars or redness/rosacea. If you're acne prone, I would sub out the avocado for sesame oil.
Have an issue you'd like to make a blend for and don't know where to start? Comment below!
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