LOVE THE SKIN YOU ARE – FINAL RECIPE – BATH & BODY

Everything seems to revolve around skincare these days and I love that the skincare we’re into is a trend right now! I mentioned in a previous post that I’ve formally studied DIY formula and recently enrolled in a school for an actual degree formulating different skin and hair products. While it’s easy to assemble some products with simple kitchen tools and ingredients, others take more thought, planning, and experimentation to get the look right. It’s the experimental part that really makes me love making new products. One of my favorite ways to take care of my skin is to use a DIY face serum which keeps my skin hydrated, healthy and glowing. By the way, face serums were one of the first products I learned to make as part of my formulation education. It’s easy to make, you don’t need many ingredients or hardly any equipment at all, and it’s easily customizable to your unique skin needs. Today, I’m going to help you craft your own facial serum =) Ingredients/Tools Favorite carrier oil(s) – More on this in 1 minute Select essential oils – More on this in a minute Also 30ml Glass dropper bottle Tablespoon to measure How to measure 1 scoop Large each of carrier oils (if using two) – if you are using only 1, measure 2 tablespoons and place in an empty glass dropper bottle, choose the essential oils and add them Total 9 drops of carrier oils Close the dropper bottle tightly and roll it in your hands to mix all components well. In a small circular motion, finish with the moisturizer of your choice. Repeat daily in the morning and in the evening, now, I said I’d reach carrier oils and essential oils in a minute, and that’s where you can choose your own adventure. I will give you some essential oils, carrier oils and what they do for the skin and you can choose the oils you want to use Carrier oils: Sweet Almond Oil – Good for all skin types Apricot Kernel Oil – Heals and rejuvenates the skin – Good for sensitive skin and premature aging Avocado Oil – Good for deficient skin Nourishment, Aging and Dehydration Hazelnut Oil – Nourishes and Softens Skin Good for All Skin Types Jojoba Oil – Regulates Dry or Oily Skin Good for All Skin Types Essential Oils: Normal Skin – German Chamomile, Rose, Geranium, Lavender, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang Skin Oily – Virginia Cedar, Clary Sage, Cypress, Geranium, Lavender, Juniper Berry, Tea Tree, Dry Skin – German Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, Geranium, Lavender, Jasmine Geranium, Lavender, Sandalwood, Mature Skin – Frankincense, Lavender, German Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, Rose – acne-prone skin – Geranium, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Petitgrain, Tea Tree Mix and match carrier oils different extracts of olive oil. Essential oils to make a truly unique serum for you. Unfortunately, this is my last day of writing for this blog and I just want to thank you all for reading. I hope I was able to help you create some great bath and body products and also helped you learn something new. It has been my honor to write to all of you. Take care of yourself and as always happy crafting! -Angie