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Simple DIY Face Serum With Essential Oils

May 20, 2018 By ParkerMama

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How did it become the norm to think that good skin care had to cost a fortune?  Luckily,  the move toward natural living is proving this wrong.  Great skin care be affordable.  Make our Simple DIY Face Serum With Essential Oils to see what we mean.

Simple DIY Face Serum With Essential Oils

The Benefits of Rosehip Seed Oil

Due to fatty acids like linoliec, linolenic, and oleic acid, Rose Hip Seed Oil easily absorbs into the skin.  A terrific carrier oil for both dry and mature (ahem) skin.

Finally, Rosehip Seed Oil is a great addition in many skin care products, like lip balms and even bath bombs.  Therefore, it is an oil you want to always have on hand.

Simple DIY Face Serum With Essential Oils Ingredients

Containers: 1/2 ounce dark Boston Round bottle with dropper OR 10ml roll on bottles with metal roller balls.

PRO TIP:  Hosting an essential oil Make and Take?  Go with these 3ml/0.1oz MINI glass roller bottles.

1/2 ounce Organic, Unrefined Rosehip Seed Oil

4 drops Frankincense Essential Oil

2 drops Helichrysum Essential Oil

3 drops Lavender Essential Oil

2 drops Carrot Seed Essential Oil

Next, combine ingredients by rolling bottle in your hands to disperse everything evenly.  Apply a SMALL amount to face after washing.

PRO TIP:  If using roller bottles, make up your Simple DY Face Serum in one of these 4 ounce squeeze bottles, and then squeeze the amount needed into each roller bottle.

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: #DIY, essential oil recipe, Homemade, young living

About ParkerMama

Tammy is a mom to 6 wonderful kids, including Parker, who came with an extra chromosome! She is passionate about special needs advocacy, living within her means, and preparing for an uncertain future. Tammy's main blog is Praying For Parker. Make sure to visit her there as well!

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