Have you ever tried blending your own face serum?

Whenever you’re blending, think about your objectives for the blend you’re making before you begin.

In this case, Sylla wanted to make something a little more nourishing and protecting now that the weather has turned cold ... okay, cold for Floridians.

So she added Jojoba and Olive Oil to her usual Fractionated Coconut Oil in the base. (Did you know Jojoba is actually a liquid wax?)

Then she chose her essential oils for pleasantness of aroma as well as their therapeutic properties. Helichrysum and Rose are both great for aging skin and have a delightful aroma together.

You can also recreate this blend at home. All you need is a 1 oz. (30 mL) bottle and the ingredients above. A larger bottle works as well; you’ll just need to adjust the ingredient amounts accordingly.

Start by blending your base. We like to use 2 parts Fractionated Coconut Oil, 1 part Jojoba, and 1 part Olive Oil. We suggest blending that first before adding your essential oils.

Note: You don’t have to use multiple carrier oils, but it is a nice way to create something a little more customized. You may also have some favorite cold-weather oils that you want to include or substitute instead.

Then add your drops of essential oils. For face, we recommend a 2.5% or less concentration of skin-friendly EOs, which equates to approximately 15 drops in your carrier base.

For this blend, we’re using a 1:1 ratio of the Rose and the Helichrysum. We used 8 drops of Rose (Rosa damascena) and 8 drops of Helichrysum (Helichrysum italicum).

It is always best to apply a face serum right after you wash your face. If you find that your skin needs some added moisture, try spritzing it with your favorite hydrosol just before applying the serum.

You can also try working with mantras and connecting them to aromas. It is a simple and powerful way to connect positive thoughts to your life in a concrete way, through scent.

For this face blend, Nyssa loves using the mantra, “Love is all there is.” 

It has become a simple ritual that helps her remember what is important, even in the face of chaos, change, and uncertainty. Give it a try and let us know how it works for you.

Did you try this blend? Make any variations? Tell us about it in the comments below.