I was blessed with the naturally oily skin that many of my relatives have. It was a tremendous pain in the teenage years, but I say “blessed” because everyone in the family with that skin type has aged incredibly well.
In fact, it has only been recently after five kids and muchas stress that I have ever experienced dry skin or the beginnings of wrinkles. Many of my friends are turning to botox (which kind of blows my mind because they look great without it) but not being one to spend money to inject “the bacterial toxin botulin” into my face *shudder* I wanted to find a natural way to ward off wrinkles.
This herbal face oil is amazing for skin. It is somewhat expensive to make (though I’m guessing it is still cheaper than “the bacterial toxin botulin”) but it smells incredible and works even more.
Also, only a tiny drop is needed each day so my tiny bottle should last approximately 6-8 months and it is the only face moisturizer I need.
Herbal Face Oil Ingredients
The special blend of oils in this recipe is especially good for skin, including:
- Argan Oil (I used this one)
- Rose Essential Oil
- Lavender Essential Oil
- Frankincense Essential Oil
- Myrrh Essential oil
Another great thing about this recipe is that it takes seconds to make because you are just mixing oils with other oils and no water or emulsification is needed.
I keep this by my sink and use a drop after oil cleansing each night or after washing my face with honey in the morning. It smells incredible and I love smelling the oils as I drift off to sleep or as I work in the morning.
If you’re looking for a natural anti-aging and skin smoothing serum or face oil, give this a try!
Face Oil Ingredients:
- 2 ounces argan oil
- 15 drops each of Rose, Lavender, Frankincense Myrrh essential oils
How to Make Herbal Face Oil:
- Mix all ingredients in a small glass dropper bottle or pump bottle that can release only a drop or two at a time.
- Use 2-3 drops per day as needed on face.
Note: If you have drier skin, another oil like jajoba, olive or sea buckthorn can be used.
What do you use on your face?
Winter Bliss Lotion Bars
Hi, Katie
Would you mind me asking how you choose how many drops of essential oils to add?
Thank you!
Trial and error 🙂
Can I use a little coconut oil, as well as olive oil? I love the feel of coconut oil on my face, and I made a mixture of coconut oil and vitamin C powder. It makes my skin glow, and is wonderful for the wrinkles I am getting, being 60 years old. I do have great skin, not sensitive, and no blemishes ever, so….?
Would coconut oil work instead of argan? Im new to this stuff and I only have coconut oil. I dont even know if its the right coconut oil lol.
Use Apricot Seed oil for cleansing. It’s the bomb and will literally melt makeup off. Also rosehip seed oil would be a wonderful addition to her recipe.
Love all your recipes. can I put it around my eyes?
If you use any EOs do NOT put it around your eyes!! If you accidentally get some in your eye then wash out with some kind of milk product that has some fat in it – I do believe any milk will do except nonfat, as you need a fat to wash out a fat and then afterwards rinse with water. Be careful with EOs!
Cynthia
Do the essential oils help with the wrinkles or are they just for smell? I ask because I tried the incredibly expensive Josie Maran argan oil for over a year and wasn’t impressed. In fact I developed a laugh line during the last year. (I’m 36).
The oils are very healthy for the skin, and do help with the wrinkles and other facial topography.
Love this recipe! I’m going to add these oils to my maracuja oil, which I prefer on my skin to argan oil
Where did you get the glass bottle?
Check out the bottles at mountainroseherbs.com – they rock (although I’m not sure which one she used (if you’re interested in plastic bottles, I know off topic but good info, go to midwestbottles.com – sooo cheap!))
And finally if you need them in bulk bulkapothecary.com is best in my opinion for the brown .5oz or 2oz bottles. Good luck ( oh and I’ve gotten bottles off Amazon and ebay for good prices – if you go to Amazon for anything use Katie’s link so that she’ll make a little cash!!).
Cynthia
I’ve checked Mountain Rose Herbals for the bottles, but I’m also interested in that pump top – where can I purchase some of those for facial oils? Thanks!
if you don’t have argan oil what other oil can i use for oily skin, or do I have to use that, also I have rose/geranium not rose… will this work just curious I made your magnesium oil spray and I love it gave some as a gift to my foot zoner for Christmas she loved it!!!!
It depends on your age, any additional skin issues you might have, whether you’re prone to breakouts & why you might be getting breakouts, etc etc. Hazelnut, jojoba, macadamia, calendula, kukui & many others are great for oily skin, especially when mixed with specific essential oils. But some of these oils are made by infusing herbs into an oil, while others are extracted directly from the raw materials. You need to know which are which, and also need to know *why* this is important to know.
Do a little research on carrier oils & infused oils to determine their properties/benefits & then test out which works best for your skin. Some may not work well for others with oily skin but they may work great for you.
I have extremely dry and sensitive skin so I got on the non chemical cosmetics and cleansing path and have found that by the end of the day I won’t have burn spots on my cheeks. I’m just having a really hard time finding something that soothes and moisturizes my face that doesn’t seem to be fading off within an hour. I wash with honey and used emu oil for a while but after a couple of months I started getting mild cystic acne and read other comments of people getting the same reaction from the emu oil. I now take makeup off with jojoba + 1 vitm E capsule mixture, wash with honey, and had to start using emu oil again to clear up the burning redness that started up again. I just purchased some argan oil after reading that it does wonders for the face hoping that will do the trick. I see that you mentioned to use a different oil for drier skin for this recipe and would like your opinion on a better oil or if the argan oil is a better choice for dry sensitive skin.
I have the same problem. I’m already prone to dry skin, plus I live in the Southwest, so it can be difficult to stay moisturized. I’ve discovered plain old shea butter works wonders! I use it just like face cream (without adding anything to it) and it lasts all day without drying out. Been a life saver! In addition (in case you care) I use honey for face wash and almond oil to take makeup off. Good luck! =D
I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
ITS ACTS LIKE A PEEL WHEN MIXED WITH BAKING SIDA OR CRUSHED AIRIN? MY SOLUTION WAS PURE ALOE CUT FROM MY PLANT.
ITS NOT IMMEDIATE BUT DOES ELIMINATE THE RED ABOUT AN HOUR OR SO.
Hi, I’ve had the same issues with my skin and so far it sounds like you’re making all the right choices. A big part of your skin care routine starts with what you put in your mouth as well. Eliminating things like daily or wheat can possibly really help you as well. Dairy was a big one for me. Hope you find relief!
Hi there, always love all of your recipes and this one seems wonderful!! Just wondering which Rose essential oil you recommend? There seem to be a few to choose from the Mountain Rose herbs site. I’m guessing it’s the Rose Bulgarian Essential Oil?
I use the Chinese Rose, but this oil can be omitted if needed and any good quality rose essential oil will work.
My skin is oily but I cannot afford Argan oil. Can u suggest any replacement ? And also don’t have Myrr essential oil. Candy I use sandalwood essential oil instead of it ?
Which one of these Rose essential oils did you use for your recipe?! The link you provided just directs my browser to Mountain Rose Herb’s main Essential Oil page and there are 3 different types of Rose oil offered by MRH! I really want to try this recipe!!!! Thank you for ALL the AMAZING information/recipes you bring us…I have no idea how you do all you do but BRAVO, sister!!!
Holiday Blessings to you and your family!
Here are the three different types of Rose I found on MountainRoseHerbs.com:
ROSE ABSOLUTE (SOLVENT EXTRACTED)
Rosa damascena
From $43.75
or…
OG
ROSE, BULGARIAN ESSENTIAL OIL
Rosa damascena
From $179.50
or…
ROSE, CHINESE ESSENTIAL OIL
Rosa rugosa
From $63.00
I use the Chinese Rose, but this oil can be omitted if needed.
Katie I love your site! I can’t figure out how to post, only “reply” as a piggyback on someone else ???? sorry! I love using so many of your recipes and this one made me wonder if you’ve ever tried Nerium AD? I have similar skin and have had tremendous success with it!
How about Rose Absolute?
I say helllooo YES!! The rose absolute is not of the same quality as the EO. They use fat (there are some chemicals used unfortunately but it is MOST controversial as to whether enough of the chemical residue goes into the absolute to make it “unhealthy” – when something is THAT heavily debated it’s usually cuz the difference is too small, like borax Vs no borax – we’re talking itty, itty, bitty difference in terms of safety if there is any at all. I don’t think so!!! But technically there are trace chemicals in it, maybe, I don’t think it’s even measurable!!) to render the oil instead of water but we’re still talking really good stuff!! I would SOOO buy it in an instant if I could afford to. Alas rose geranium will have to do for me. The differences in terms of what each of these oils do for you, including the Rose geranium EO – mountainrosehrbs.com just calls it geranium but it is technically Rose geranium and it smells similar -therapeutically is not much. JImy-not-so-HO. And when you get into the pricier rose EOs the differences therapeutically are practically nil. The point in getting one over another is fragrance preference. (Gosh what I wouldn’t give to be able to buy ANY of them!!! If you can afford it, get it. I’ve smelled it once and it’s divine!!, like I could happily die right now lovely! You can probably tell I’m really into EOs lol 🙂 ).
Do it!!
Cyn
If I leave out the Rose oil as you suggested could I substitute it with another oil like; lavendar, Rosemary, fennel, or lemon? I have read a little about these
I don’t know about the others, but lemon might be a bad idea as I believe it can make you sensitive to light.
Geranium EO would be a great substitute for Rose EO. It is excellent for the skin (always use diluted as in this formula by Wellness Mama). It is much more affordable, too.