A lot of people use moisturizers, toners, face creams, etc to get perfect skin, but do you know a face serum is as important as any other product. It not only moisturizes your dry skin but also balances your oily skin.
What is a face serum and why you should use one?
Serums contain a high concentration of active ingredients such as Vitamin C, antioxidants, hyaluronic acid, hydration, etc works as a lightweight moisturizer and directly heals your skin. It also helps fight with skin problems such as dryness, aging, acne, wrinkles, etc. And using a good, and especially a homemade serum ensures your face feels healthy and pampered, but not greasy.
We can’t emphasize enough on how it should be a part of your everyday skincare routine.
Regardless of your skin type, here are the top benefits of using a face serum in your everyday routine.
Top 5 Benefits of Face Serum
Restore the radiance and brightness of your skin
Helps tighten your pores and get rid of aging
Reduces the dark spots and other blemishes on your face
Makes your skin look plumper
Moisturizes your skin and keeps it healthy
How to make a face serum at home?
DIY method to make a face serum at home is really simple and easy. You just need to be very careful while choosing the essential oils that work best on your skin. Before mentioning how to make a face serum according to your skin type, we would want to highlight some carrier oils that you should definitely avoid using on your skin.
Which Carrier Oil You Should Avoid Using On Your Face?
Coconut Oil – It makes the skin look more oily
Soy Bean Oil – It’s very heavy and should be avoided for an acne-prone skin
Marula Oil – It can cause pores as it contains a high content of capric acid
Flax Seed Oil – It is a little harsh on the skin, so it’s recommended to mix it with a lightweight moisturizer before applying it on the skin.
1. How to Make a Face Serum for Oily Skin
Ingredients required to make a face serumfor Oily Skin
1 tablespoon of jojoba oil
4 drops of patchouli essential oil
4 drops lavender of essential oil
1 tablespoon of grapeseed oil
How to apply?
Pour all the ingredients together in a glass container and shake well
Apply the mixture and massage for 3 to 4 minutes on your clean face every morning
You can also apply the same at night before going to bed
What are the best essential oils for your oily skin?
Jojoba Oil
Grapeseed Oil
Lavender Oil
Tea Tree Oil
Cypress Oil
Rosemary Oil
Sandalwood Oil
Patchouli Oil
Peppermint Oil
2. How to Make a Face Serum for Dry Skin
Ingredients required to make a serum
1 and a 1/2 tablespoon of jojoba oil
4 drops of lavender essential oil
4 drops of roman chamomile essential oil
1/2 tablespoon of argan oil
How to apply?
Pour all the above-mentioned ingredients together in a glass container and shake well
Cleanse your face well and then apply a drop of serum to your forehead, cheeks, nose, and chin.
Now gently massage in upward strokes
Apply and massage with serum every morning and evening
What are the best essential oils for your dry skin?
Argan Oil
Rose Oil
Jasmine Oil
Jojoba Oil
Lavender Oil
Geranium Oil
Cedarwood Oil
Roman Chamomile Oil
Sandalwood Oil
3. How to Make a Face Serum for Normal Skin
Ingredients Required
1 tablespoon of jojoba oil
4 drops of frankincense essential oil
4 drops of lavender essential oil
4 drops of geranium essential oil
1 tablespoon of rose oil
How to apply?
Pour all the ingredients together in a glass container and shake well
Apply and massage with 3 to 4 drops of serum on your clean face
Try this remedy every morning and evening
What are the best essential oils for your normal skin?
Jojoba Oil
Rosehip Oil
Frankincense Oil
Lavender Oil
Rose
Geranium Oil
4. How to Make a Face Serum for Combination Skin
Ingredients required to make a serum
1 tablespoon of jojoba oil
4 drops of lavender essential oil
5 drops of sandalwood essential oil
4 drops of frankincense essential oil
1 tablespoon of rosehip seed oil
4 drops of geranium essential oil
How to apply?
Pour all the ingredients together in a glass container
Shake the bottle well and leave it for about 30 minutes to let the ingredients mix
Apply and massage with 3 to 4 drops of serum on your clean face with upward strokes
Try this remedy every morning and evening
What are the best essential oils for your combination skin?
Rosehip Oil
Frankincense Oil
Jojoba Oil
Myrrh Oil
Sandalwood Oil
Geranium Oil
Lavender Oil
Patchouli Oil
Jasmine Oil
5. How to Make a Face Serum for Anti-Aging Skin
Ingredients required to make a serum
1/4 teaspoon of vitamin E
1 tablespoon of rosehip seed oil
2 tablespoon of jojoba oil
2 drops of myrrh essential oil
3 drops of lavender essential oil
2 drops of frankincense essential oil
2 drops of patchouli essential oil
How to apply?
Place jojoba, rosehip seed oil, and vitamin E into a glass bottle
Add essential oils, and gently roll the bottle with your palm to mix all the ingredients
Apply and massage with 3 to 4 drops of serum on your clean face and neck for a smooth skin
What are the best essential oils for your anti-aging skin?
Tea Tree Oil
Lemongrass Oil
Rosehip Oil
Rosemary Oil
Frankincense Oil
Cedarwood Oil
Jojoba Oil
Myrrh Oil
Lavender Oil
Patchouli Oil
Jasmine Oil
6. How to Make a Face Serum for Acne-Prone Skin
Ingredients required to make a serum
4 tablespoon of tea tree 0il
2 tablespoon of jojoba oil
4 drops of lemongrass oil
10 drops of Lavender oil
How to apply?
Pour all the ingredients together in a glass container and shake the bottle well for about 30 minutes to mix the ingredients
Apply and massage with 3 to 4 drops of serum on your clean face with upward strokes
Try this remedy every morning and evening
What are the best essential oils for your acne-prone skin?
Lemon Oil
Sandalwood Oil
Carrot Seed Oil
Lavender Oil
Rosemary Oil
Frankincense Oil
Tea Tree Oil
Jojoba Oil
Lemongrass Oil
7. How to Make a Face Serum for Sensitive Skin
Ingredients required to make a serum
4 tablespoon of frankincense essential oil
1 tablespoon of sweet almond oil
1 tablespoon of jojoba oil
4 tablespoon helichrysum essential oil
4 tablespoon sandalwood essential oil
4 drops of lavender oil
How to apply?
Pour all the ingredients together in a glass container and shake the bottle well so that all the ingredients can be mixed
Apply and massage with 3 to 4 drops of serum on your clean face with upward strokes
Try this remedy every morning and evening
What are the best essential oils for your sensitive skin?
Cedarwood Oil
Lavender Oil
Ylang Ylang Oil
Neroli Oil
Sweet Almond Oil
Helichrysum Oil
Frankincense Oil
Sandalwood Oil
8. How to Make a Face Serum for Clear Skin
Ingredients required to make a serum
15-20 drops of tea tree essential oil
15-20 drops of lavender essential oil
4 drops of grapeseed oil
15-20 drops of copaiba essential oil
15-20 drops of frankincense essential oil
8-10 drops of rose essential oil
How to apply?
Pour all the ingredients together in a glass container and shake the bottle well for about 30 minutes to mix the ingredients
Apply and massage with 3 to 4 drops of serum on your clean face with upward strokes
Try this remedy every morning and evening
What are the best essential oils for your clear skin?
Tea Tree Oil
Frankincense Oil
Rose Oil
Grapeseed Oil
Lavender Oil
Copaiba Oil
Frankincense Oil
Cedarwood Oil
Ylang Ylang Oil
Neroli Oil
Lemon Oil
Patchouli Oil
9. How to Make a Face Serum for Glowing Skin
Ingredients required to make a serum
½ teaspoon of aloe vera gel
½ teaspoon of Jojoba oil
6 teaspoons of rose water
8-10 drops of lavender essential oil
1 teaspoon of pure glycerine
How to apply?
Add 1 teaspoon of glycerin to the glass bottle
Now add ½ teaspoon of Jojoba oil and 8-10 drops of lavender essential oil
Also, add 6-8 teaspoons of rose water and ½ teaspoon of aloe vera gel
Close the lid of the glass bottle and roll it in the palm of your hand to mix all the ingredients well
Apply and massage with 3 to 4 drops of serum on your clean face with upward strokes
What are the best essential oils for your glowing skin?
Jojoba Oil
Sweet Almond Oil
Lavender Oil
Geranium Oil
Tea Tree Oil
Roman Chamomile Oil
Lemongrass Oil
Rosemary Oil
Here’s a general formula to apply these natural face serums on your skin:
To get the utmost benefits of a face serum, it’s very important that you use it correctly. Here’s a step-by-step guide to ensure that you apply it rightly on your skin.
Cleanse your skin thoroughly with a cleanser or toner
Wait for a few minutes before applying the serum
Take 3-4 drops of your homemade face serum as per your skin type and apply in on your face
Massage softly in upward strokes, until it is fully absorbed into your skin
Now apply a moisturizer and you are good to go
Conclusion
A face serum is a very crucial part of your everyday skincare routine but often neglected. It’s really really important to use a face serum as per your skin type. It’s best and most effective if you use a homemade serum that is not only in your budget but also very beneficial and 100% natural. Using a face serum following the right steps is only going to give you naturally soft and clean skin.
