High quality store-bought face creams are very expensive. Not only are they costly, they often contain parabens, phalates, and whole host of other toxic ingredients. A couple of years ago, I stopped using a store-bought formula, for even though I was buying an alternative green product, it still had a few ingredients I wasn’t thrilled about. Instead I started using plain coconut oil on my face. I used this for a long time, until I decided to experiment with something new.

I had read that Frankincense Essential Oil can help reduce the appearance of scars, so I was putting a drop per day on a scar on my arm. After a couple of days, I felt how soft that particular part of my arm felt, and how nice the skin looked compared to the skin around it. On impulse, I decided to try adding a drop of Frankincense to the coconut oil I was putting on my face at night. Within a few days my skin looked brighter and more even toned. Given that my toddler still wakes up several times a night, this is pretty much a small miracle.

I then started to experiment with various combinations of essential oils in the oil I put on my face at night. I transitioned to jojoba oil as a base, as it made things easier to mix and its wonderfully nourishing for skin, and am now using the following recipe nightly (this recipe comes from the Essential Oil Desk Reference*).

Amazing Homemade Face Serum Recipe

1 ounce jojoba oil
12 drops Sandalwood essential oil (I get mine HERE)
8 drops Geranium essential oil (I get mine HERE)
6 drops Lavender essential oil (I get mine HERE)
4 drops Sacred Frankincense essential oil (I get mine HERE)

Blend together in a small bottle. Use a small amount each night on your face and neck (I use about 12 drops).

You can read more about how I use essential oils as well as order your own essential oils HERE.  I’d be happy to help you.

*Life Science Publishing (2014). Skin rejuvenating recipe. Essential Oil Desk Reference, Sixth Edition. p. 695.