Gayle Reinsma

DIY Skincare Recipes

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Making your own skincare products is a great way to use essential oils! Not only are you making clean, effective recipes for your skin, you get to customize the recipes for your unique needs! Here are some of our favorite skincare recipes.

image T-ZONE ROLLER

  • Roll over acne-prone or oily areas of skin as desired.
  • 10mL roller bottle
  • 20 drops Lavender
  • 10 drops Lemon
  • 10 drops Manuka or Tea tree
  • Fill with jojoba oil

image DIY GLOW UP SERUM This is the ultimate in skincare serum and rivals any of the high-end beauty serums and products, yet it is completely plant-based and natural! Use whatever oils you have on hand and ones that meet your skincare needs.

  • 2 or 4 oz dropper bottle
  • 20 drops Frankincense, Myrrh
  • 10 drops Blue Tansy
  • Optional: 5 drops Geranium (for brightening)
  • Optional: 10 drops Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood (for dry skin)
  • Optional: 5 drops Lavender or Manuka (for oily skin)
  • 5 droppersful CBD Beauty Boost
  • Carrier oil of choice (jojoba oil for normal to mixed skin, argan oil for dry skin, hazelnut oil for oily skin.)

image DIY SKIN BRIGHTENING SERUM

  • 20 drops Geranium Bourbon
  • 30 drops Frankincense
  • Fill with jojoba oil or argan oil
  • Optional: 15 drops Lavender for oil-prone skin OR 15 drops Sandalwood for dry skin
  • Other great add-ins: BLOOM, Manuka, Blue Tansy, Myrrh

image DIY TURMERIC FACE MASK

  • Mix flour, turmeric, honey and milk to make a paste
  • 2 Tbsp flour (organic wheat flour, rice flour or ground oats if your skin is dry)
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 3 Tbsp milk of choice or yogurt (great for acne)
  • A few drops of honey (any kind will work, but manuka is especially good for acne)
  • 5 drops Frankincense
  • Apply a thin layer to your face and let it dry for 20 minutes. Rinse off in the shower, scrubbing gently to remove. Follow with your favorite moisturizer.

image DIY SKIN TIGHTENING FACE MASK

  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tsp honey
  • ½ tsp lemon juice
  • 2 drops Copaiba
  • Mix all ingredients together, and use a brush to spread on your face. Once it dries completely, rinse off with cold water.

image BOHEMIAN BOTOX CBD Beauty Boost + Longevity Vitality

  • Use CBD Beauty Boost daily, morning and evening or at least every evening
  • Longevity Vitality Capsules
    • 2 drops Longevity Vitality essential oil blend
    • Clear, empty vegetable capsules
    • Olive oil for diluting
    • This powerhouse essential oil blend of Thyme, Orange, Clove and Frankincense is an incredible addition to your wellness routine and has amazing skincare benefits!

image ULTIMATE SKIN-HEALING BALM To about 1/4 jar of Rose ointment add:

  • 10 drops Lavender
  • 8 drops Helichrysum
  • 8 drops Myrrh
  • 4 drops Frankincense
  • Apply to needed area(s) 2-5 times a day. Frequency and consistency are crucial for these big needs!

HOW TO CHOOSE OILS FOR YOUR SKIN TYPE Whether your skin is sensitive, dry, or oily, making your own formula is simple by adding 10-15 drops of essential oil for every 2 ounces of your face lotion. You can easily match your recipe to your skin type!

  • For dry skin: Your face may crave moisture but avoid heavy lotions that don't absorb well. Choose a formula you can massage deep into your complexion to relieve dryness.
    • Helichrysum, Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood, Sacred Frankincense, Cedarwood
  • For oily skin: Did you know that using oil in your skin care can help balance out the natural oils you already possess? Reach for oils that target the appearance of blemishes to give your face a fresh look.
    • Lavender, Tea Tree, Manuka, Lemon, Kunzea, Sacred Frankincense, Copaiba
  • For maturing skin: Over time skin changes and requires more moisture. Look for oils that boost the appearance of youthful-looking skin.
    • Helichrysum, Sacred Frankincense, Copaiba, Carrot Seed, Myrrh
  • For neutral skin: Not too oily, not too dry? Mix your approach to target oily spots and moisturize dry areas using specific oils to get that custom blend that's just right for your face!
    • Manuka, Helichrysum, Sacred Frankincense, Copaiba, Myrrh

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