3 Homemade Face Serum Recipes

I have formulated 3 amazing 100% natural homemade face serum recipes that are easy to make and can also be customized to your skin type. My DIY face serums that are suitable for all skin types, dry, oily, normal and mature skin. The common ingredient in all my recipes is jojoba oil. These homemade face serums are cheaper when compared to the store-bought expensive serums and skin transformation creams. Because you can buy these oils wholesale online, they will cost you a fraction of the cost.

I’ve also used this very cute refillable glass pump bottles that I found on amazon – 2 for $10!

How to make a homemade face serum?

It is really simple and easy… All you need to do is combine a blend of essential oils and a carrier oil!

You need to make your choice carefully when it comes to essential oils and also carrier oils because each oil has different characteristics and accompany different benefits for your skin. Remember to NEVER use undiluted essential oils on your skin as it can burn and irritates it.

Is it Safe to Use Oil on My Face?

Advertising has made homemade recipes look bad while all commercial and synthetic formulas are shown as the best choice. Against all marketing tactics that scare you to use an oil-based formula on your face, you can rest assured that this DIY face serum has amazing benefits for your skin, as long as you use the right carrier oil.

Which Carrier Oils Should I Avoid Using on My Face?

All of the carrier oils mentioned below are comedogenic, and hence, are not suitable for acne-prone skin:

• Coconut Oil – It tends to clog pores and makes the skin look even more oily – making it almost impossible to ignore!
• Flax Seed Oil – It is not harsh on the skin, but it needs to be mixed with a lightweight moisturizer before applying it on the skin.
• Marula Oil – It contains a high content of capric acid, which can clog pores.
• Red Palm Oil – This also contains a high content of capric acid, leading to clogged pores.
• Soy Bean Oil – Soy Bean oil is heavy and has a high comedogenic rating and can be a nightmare for acne prone skin.
• Wheat Germ Oil – It contains ingredients that can irritate the skin causing it to produce more oil, resulting in acne.

What does comedogenic mean?

Comedogenic literally means “tending to cause blackheads by blocking the pores of the skin.” Therefore, it is always recommended to go for carrier oils that are labeled as non-comedogenic. I will give you a few options below!

Face Serum Ingredients for Oily Skin and Their Benefits

• Jojoba Oil – Helps moisturize your skin and regulates oil production. It contains sebum that oily skin generates naturally, but Jojoba tricks the skin into believing that it has produced enough, hence regulating oil secretion.
• Grapeseed Oil – The high linoleic acid content helps reduce clogged pores, and ultimately reduces the natural oil content. It also balances both, the oily and dry skin patches.

Essential oil blend for oily skin

• Ylang Ylang Essential Oil – It balances oil production and relaxes the skin.
• Patchouli Essential Oil – It possesses amazing acne treating and oil-balancing properties. It also helps reduce scars, which may appear overtime due to clogged pores.
• Lavender Essential Oil – Its anti-inflammatory and healing properties help in toning the skin and treating acne. It also helps reduce excessive oil secretion.

Face Serum Ingredients for Dry Skin and Their Benefits

• Jojoba Oil – Helps moisturize the skin and reduces dry patches. It contains sebum that oily skin generates naturally, hence lubricating dry skin.
• Argan Oil – The high fatty acid and vitamin E content boosts hydration and softens dry skin.

Essential oil blend for dry skin

• Palmarosa Essential Oil – In addition to being an aromatic substitute like Germanium oil, it helps balance dry skin and is suited for all skin types. It also helps prevent inflammation and acne breakouts.
• Roman Or German Chamomile Essential Oil – It helps soothe dry, itchy and red patches and also calms irritated skin. It also helps with other skin conditions caused due to dryness.
• Lavender Essential Oil – It helps cleanse your skin, and when mixed with other oils, it helps smooth out dry patches, lubricating them. It also helps treat psoriasis.

The recipe below is what I use daily and my skin loves it!

Face Serum Ingredients for Normal and mature Skin 

• Jojoba Oil – Helps moisturize the skin and regulates oil production. It contains sebum that oily skin generates naturally, and therefore perfectly complements normal skin texture.
• Rosehip Oil – It contains plenty of fatty acids and linoleic acid. Therefore, it becomes the perfect addition to your skincare regimen. It also has plenty of antioxidants that rejuvenate the skin, and is also easily absorbed.

Essential oil blend for normal and mature skin

• Rose Geranium Essential Oil – Not just for oily skin, Rose Geranium oil helps unclog pores to avoid occasional acne breakouts. It also helps smoothen and even out your skin tone.
• Lavender Essential Oil – This oil, with floral fragrance, is known for reducing skin redness and irritation, restoring the skin’s natural suppleness. It also helps calm the skin.
• Frankincense Essential Oil – This oil is majorly used in aromatherapy and is known to improve the texture of your skin. It also helps reduce swelling and inflammation.

Hope this homemade Face Serum recipe brings you one step closer to achieving your skin goals, let me know in the comments below!