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.
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.
Essential Oils
Frankincense [1] 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 [2] 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 [3]. 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.
Gemstone rollers are a whole lot less intimidating (and less painful) than the more extreme Dermarollers [4]. 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.
New to essential oils? Learn more about how we use them and why you should use them as well. [5]
Nighttime Face Serum for Normal to Oily Skin
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons rosehip seed oil [6]
- 1 tablespoon argan oil [7]
- 2 teaspoons vitamin E oil [8]
- 20 drops Frankincense essential oil
- 10 drops Carrot Seed essential oil
- 5 drops Ylang Ylang essential oil
- 2-ounce dropper bottle [9] 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.
Nighttime Face Serum for Normal to Dry Skin
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons rosehip seed oil [6]
- 1 tablespoon apricot seed [10]or avocado oil [11]
- 2 teaspoons vitamin E oil [8]
- 20 drops Frankincense essential oil
- 10 drops Carrot Seed essential oil
- 5 drops Jasmine essential oil
- 2-ounce dropper bottle [9] 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.
More essential oil beauty recipes you might enjoy:
- Clay Mask [12]
- Foaming Face Wash [13]
- Facial Toner [14]