I used to pay a TON for anti-aging face creams. Even in my 20’s, I was trying to defy the clock before it defied me.
In fact, one that I used – VERY expensive high-end brand that shall remain nameless, gave me a horrible rash.
On my face.
Not a good look.
So now, I just stick to what I know – all natural ingredients that support super healthy skin that gets better with age.
If there is such thing as the fountain of youth, this is it.
And because I like variety – I use two versions of this: one for day (that has SPF coverage) and one for night (that does not).
I’ve even converted my mom – a lifelong Estee Lauder junkie – to replace her expensive creams for this. Until I showed her just how easy it is to make this (if you’ve got 30 seconds, you’ve got no excuses), she’d show up at my house with her empty bottle asking for a refill.
This face serum has the added benefit of Lavender and Frankincense essential oils – and let me tell you, these two essential oils are the dynamic duo when it comes natural skin care.
Benefits of Lavender for Skin Health
Lavender has been referred to as the “Swiss Army Knife” of essential oils. For good reason. It literally does it all. But for purposes of this awesome homemade loose powder recipe, it glows (literally and figuratively).
Toning: Lavender tones and firms your skin as it boosts circulation, which results in an adequate supply of oxygen and nutrition to the skin cells. This helps to keep cells healthy and boost the renewal process.
Detoxifying: Unless you live in a bubble, environmental toxins and other pollutants that our skin is exposed to on a daily basis are unavoidable. Lavender contains powerful antioxidants that can fight against the harmful effects of pollutants on the skin.
Benefits of Frankincense for Skin Health
Frankincense was valued more than gold in ancient times – for good reason. Besides being amazing for overall wellness, when it comes to skin health, it tones and tightens skin, supports the regeneration of healthy cells while also keeping existing cells and tissues healthy, and supports the skin’s natural response to aging.
Can I get an amen?
Now the thing to remember is this…not all essential oils are created equal. Many that you get in the health food store or Amazon could potentially be cut with synthetics – which is why the prices vary so greatly. This not only sucks because you THINK you’re getting something super awesome (and you’re not), BUT it can also be really dangerous. I’ve heard horror stories (including a very close friend of mine) of people having reactions to essential oils purchased from “reputable” sources.
Like my food, I want to know exactly where my oils are coming from – especially since I’m using them on my children, on my body, and for therapeutic purposes – not just to make my dish soap smell nice. This is the only brand of essential oils that I trust and use with my family. The bonus – I get them at wholesale – a whopping 24% off!
And the good news?
In October only, when you become a wholesale customer with Young Living and purchase a Premium Starter Kit, not only can you start saving a TON of money on your natural beauty routine like me, AND become well-equipped to start DIY’ing other personal care products like the boss you are, you’ll ALSO get a free bottle of Oregano Essential Oil!
Learn more and grab your starter kit and FREE bottle of Oregano right here.
I’ll also send you some welcome goodies too – so you can begin to use your oils safely and effectively right out of the gate!
Get started on your oily journey and by enrolling as a wholesale customer and purchasing your Premium Starter Kit here.
And now for the Homemade Face Serum Recipe…
I pair this homemade face serum with this Foaming Face Wash and this pH-Balancing Facial Toner and my skin has never felt better.
Give it a try and tell me what you think!
- 1 ounce dark glass bottle with dropper (like this one)
- 2 tbsp. red raspberry seed oil (buy here)
- 5 drops Young Living Lavender Essential Oil (buy here)
- 5 drops Young Living Frankincense Essential Oil (buy here)
- Combine all ingredients in glass bottle and shake gently to combine.
- 1 ounce dark glass bottle with dropper (buy here)
- 1 tbsp. cold-pressed grapeseed oil (buy here)
- 1 tbps. Hemp seed oil (buy here)
- 5 drops Young Living Lavender Essential Oil (buy here)
- 5 drops Young Living Frankincense Essential Oil (buy here)
- Combine all ingredients in glass bottle and shake gently to combine.
Apply 2-3 drops to face after washing with this foaming face soap and toning with this pH-balancing facial toner.
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