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Nighttime Face Serum

August 17, 2018 Updated on December 1, 2021 By Diana M 9 Comments This post contains affiliate links.

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The need for anti-aging products didn’t hit me until this year. I knew I wouldn’t always be young, but I never understood how wrinkles would affect me. I don’t expect them to completely disappear with a beauty serum…just be lighter, less extreme, and diminished. We developed two recipes for a Nighttime Face Serum for women who want to smooth out fine lines, diminish the depth of wrinkles, and promote a youthful appearance. 

nighttime face serum recipe essential oils

Carrier Oil Base

The bases of this recipe are beauty powerhouses in a big way. We started with rosehip seed oil. This is a lightweight oil with antioxidant and soothing anti-inflammatory properties.

It feeds your skin the nutrients you need to combat the signs of aging. We chose it for our anti-aging serum for its non-greasy feel and its ability to increase elasticity. 

Next up we had to have vitamin E oil. It’s also a powerful antioxidant that allows your body to fight the effects of free radicals and helps your skin reduce the signs of aging.

face serum carrier oils reship organ oil

Essential Oils

Frankincense and Carrot Seed essential oils were top of our list for beautifying and supporting the health of mature skin. Because all skin is different, we designed two different recipes to try and address the needs of different skin types.

Two Different Recipes for All Skin Types

Our recipe for normal to oily skin depends on the lightweight moisture of argan oil and the delightfully moisturizing Ylang Ylang essential oil. These both play their part in the normal to oily skin serum providing balanced hydration to leave your skin radiant.

Readers with normal to dry skin will want to try the other recipe developed especially for their needs. This blend for normal to dry skin combines deeply emollient apricot kernel oil with Jasmine essential oil (essence) for a rich moisturizing serum that plumps the skin and leaves your face looking fresher than ever.

Gemstone Roller

One of the best ways to intensify the effects of this serum is with a gemstone roller. This amazing contraption can increase circulation in your face and neck and may reduce puffiness and swelling.

A gemstone roller uses a smooth stone attached to a rolling handle to gently stimulate the skin. It also helps to push the serum deep into your pores to allow the skin to better absorb the serum.jade roller face and skin serum

Gemstone rollers are a whole lot less intimidating (and less painful) than the more extreme Dermarollers. For some reason, hundreds of tiny needles rolling over my face doesn’t sound appealing.

To use: Apply a few drops of serum to your face. Run the roller over your skin in an upward motion. Press firmly as you roll. Work from the center of your face outwards. Use the small end of the roller under and around the eyes. Continue rolling until the serum is absorbed into your face. You can also put it in the fridge before use for a cooling, soothing effect.

jade roller face serum

New to essential oils? Learn more about how we use them and why you should use them as well.

Nighttime Face Serum for Normal to Oily Skin

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons rosehip seed oil
  • 1 tablespoon argan oil
  • 2 teaspoons vitamin E oil
  • 20 drops Frankincense essential oil
  • 10 drops Carrot Seed essential oil
  • 5 drops Ylang Ylang essential oil
  • 2-ounce dropper bottle and label 

Directions

  • Combine all ingredients in the bottle and swirl to combine.
  • Label and enjoy!

To use: With your fingertips, apply a quarter-sized amount to the clean, dry skin on your face and neck. Take special care to avoid getting serum in your eyes, nose, and mouth. 

To store: Store in a cool, dark place away from heat or direct sunlight. 

Notes: Clary Sage and Cypress essential oils would be appropriate additions or substitutions in this recipe for oily skin.

Safety Note: If you are making this recipe for someone who is pregnant or breastfeeding, omit the Carrot Seed essential oil and use 30 drops of Frankincense total. 

ylang ylang frankincense carrot seed essential oils

Nighttime Face Serum for Normal to Dry Skin

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons rosehip seed oil
  • 1 tablespoon apricot seed or avocado oil
  • 2 teaspoons vitamin E oil
  • 20 drops Frankincense essential oil
  • 10 drops Carrot Seed essential oil
  • 5 drops Jasmine essential oil
  • 2-ounce dropper bottle and label

Directions

  • Combine all ingredients in the bottle and swirl to combine.
  • Label and enjoy!

To use: With your fingertips, apply a quarter-sized amount to the clean, dry skin on your face and neck. Take special care to avoid getting serum in your eyes, nose, and mouth. 

To store: Store in a cool, dark place away from heat or direct sunlight.

Notes: Rose essential oil would be a marvelous addition or substitution in this recipe adding even more beautifying and moisturizing properties to the blend.

Safety Note: If you are making this recipe for someone who is pregnant or breastfeeding, omit the Carrot Seed essential oil and use 30 drops of Frankincense total. 

frankincense carrot seed jasmine essential oil face serum recipe

More essential oil beauty recipes you might enjoy:

  • Clay Mask
  • Foaming Face Wash
  • Facial Toner

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Comments

  1. Dianne M. says

    August 25, 2018 at 9:16 am

    Bummer. Ylang Ylang has been unavailable from Young Living FOREVER it seems.

    Reply
    • Diana M says

      August 27, 2018 at 9:32 pm

      Hi Dianne! Try it with jasmine, lavender, geranium, or even rose. Although we love ylang ylang in this serum, you can use a few different oils with a similar effect. I am sure it will be back in stock soon. I miss it too!

      Reply
  2. Donna E says

    August 25, 2018 at 12:06 pm

    Thank you for sharing this beautiful post. I have a roller but love your jade roller! Did you add your own label to the jade roller? Nice touch! I have all the oils except Jasmine.

    Reply
    • Diana M says

      August 27, 2018 at 9:30 pm

      Hi Donna! We added a graphic to our jade roller. It would look great as a sticker on it though 🙂

      Reply
  3. Mary-Ann says

    September 11, 2018 at 11:29 pm

    I am new to essential oils and going all natural. To be honest, I was never “into” taking care of my skin and all that, so I have no idea how to do it now. And oh my goodness, there is so much info out there that I don’t even know where to begin and what to read lol. Anyhoo, long story short, I have no idea what my skin type is. I feel like I have oily skin, but have dry flaky skin (mostly) on my forehead near my nose, on the end and sides of my nose, my chin and under my chin feels “patchy” (if that makes sense). I was told by “professionals” (you know the kind that work in the beauty sections at your local drugstore) that I don’t have oily skin and I was told I don’t have dry skin (by different ones), but was def told I needed to exfoliate (that was why I was having the flakes not because of dry skin). I DO know I have sensitive skin though. Which recipe would you suggest I use based on what I just said, if either at all?

    Reply
    • Diana M says

      January 23, 2019 at 12:47 pm

      Hi Mary-Ann! It sounds like you have combination skin. I would try the serum recipe for normal to dry skin since the rosehip oil is perfect for all skin types. Let us know how you like it!

      Reply
  4. Lynn says

    January 23, 2019 at 9:23 am

    What carrier oil can you use instead of rosehip oil ?

    Reply
    • Diana M says

      January 23, 2019 at 12:07 pm

      Hi Lynn! It really depends on your skin type. Rosehip is great for dryer skin. You might try Jojoba if your skin is on the oily side. I also like Evening Primrose oil since it agrees with almost any skin type.

      Reply

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