PSA: A face oil is a holy-grail beauty product that you legit need in your skincare stash. This lesser-known product has infinite benefits to offer. For those of us with dry skin, it helps seal in the hydration while for folks with oily skin, it balances out excess oil production. It also helps in warding off breakouts for acne-prone skin. A face oil is also the magic elixir that sets the rest of our products up for success by making our lovingly applied serums and moisturisers work harder for longer.
The key to victory? Ensure you choose the right one as face oils aren’t one-size-fits-all. Although the market is flooded with several promising facial oils, today we are going to introduce you to skin-saving DIY oils. So if you are looking for an inexpensive youth-boosting elixir, keep swiping.
The Best DIY Face Oils To Cater To Every Kind Of Skin Concern
For Ultra-Dehydrated Skin
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You’ll need:
- Argan oil
- Carrot seed oil
- Lavender essential oil.
Method:
Step 1: To an empty glass bottle, add argan oil until two-third of the bottle is full.
Step 2: Next, fill the bottle with super nourishing carrot seed oil and add five to six drops of lavender essential oil in the mixture and mix all three ingredients with a toothpick or a stick. A blend of these three oils will make a dryness-combatting elixir you can use to combat dryness. Slather a small amount of this DIY oil on your face post-cleansing, leave it on overnight and wake up to hydrated and glowing skin.
For Folks With Oily Skin
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You’ll need:
- Almond oil
- Lavender essential oil
- Aloe vera gel
- Cucumber juice
- Honey
- Freshly squeezed orange juice
Method:
Step 1: To an empty glass bottle, add 5 tablespoons of orange juice along with 10-12 drops of lavender essential oil.
Step 2: Next, add 1 tablespoon each of honey and almond oil along with 2 tablespoons of cucumber juice and aloe vera gel. Mix all the ingredients with the help of a stick or a toothpick. A blend of all these ingredients will cleanse your skin deeply and prevent acne.
For Acne-Prone Skin
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You’ll need:
- Jojoba oil
- Rosehip oil
- Tea tree oil
- Sandalwood oil
Method:
Step 1: To an empty glass bottle, add 2 tablespoons of jojoba oil, 1 tablespoon of rosehip oil and 6-7 drops of tea tree oil.
Step 2: Next, add 2-3 drops of sandalwood oil, put on the cap and shake it well. You can incorporate this oil into your night skincare routine for the best results.
For Anti-Ageing Benefits
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You’ll need:
- Rosehip Seed Oil
- Sweet Almond Oil
- Avocado Oil
Method:
Step 1: To an empty glass bottle, add 3 tablespoons of rosehip seed oil along with 1 tablespoon each of almond oil and avocado oil.
Step 2: Mix the ingredients well and you’ve your face serum ready.
Pro Tip: Layer your skin with an uber-nourishing moisturiser before you apply your facial oil. We recommend using GLOW Iridescent Brightening Moisturiser, this will deeply nourish your skin, giving your skin a boost of radiance.
Hope you’ve found the ONE for you!
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