Aromatherapy Skincare Recipes

Making your own skincare with aromatherapy skincare recipes is safe and has an effective way for the body to tune into the beneficial properties of essential oils.

Skin is the largest organ of your body. there are 3 layers to 'skin'. There is the epidermis or top layer,the dermis or middle layer, and the bottom layer. Basically, the faster you replace the dead surface cells and replace them with the new ones from below, the better. It is these new cells that give the skin its softer and smoother look.

This aromatherapy skincare recipes will use carrier oils which designed to rejuvenate the skin and help with cell regeneration in the dermal layer.

Each skin type needs a different aromatherapy skincare recipes for success, but the basics are the same for all. The basic skin care routine should include cleansing, toning and moisturizing. Once a week you should treat your skin to a scrub and mask.

Some aromatherapy skin care recipes are:

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Aromatherapy Skincare Recipes For Oily Skin

Gentle Cleansing Lotion

6 tablespoon of sweet almond/jojoba oil/grapeseed oil.
8 drops bergamot essential oils
8 drops orange essential oils
5 drops lavender essential oils

Add carrier oils to a clean, dark glass bottle. Add essential oils. Gently shake to blend before each use.

To use: Always wash your hand before cleaning your face. Gently massage small amount on face. Wipe off with a warm, damp clean cloth...may need to wipe 2 or 3 times, then rinse with warm water until all oil has been removed. Rinse with cool water, then pat dry.

Oil Fighting Toner

1 1/4 cup witch hazel
20 drops eucalyptus essential oils
7 drops Geranium essential oils
7 drops peppermint essential oils
10 drops rosemary essential oils

Pour together and mix

Aromatherapy Skincare Recipes For Normal Skin:

Gentle Cleansing Lotion

6 tablespoon Carrier oil (grape seed/sweet almond/calendula)
10 drops of lavender essential oil
5 drops of geranium essential oils
5 drops of rose essential oils

Add carrier oils to a clean, dark glass bottle. Add essential oils. Gently shake to blend before each use.

Toning Facial Mist:

Add the following essential oils to 2 fluid ounces of distilled water:

6 drops lavender
1 drop rosewood
1 drop chamomile
4 drops bergamot

The mixture may be placed in a spray mist bottle. Naturally the water will separate from the essential oils. Make sure to shake the container before use to emulsify the oils properly. When done the mist may then be spritz on your cleansed skin.

Aromatherapy Skincare Recipes For Dry Skin:

Gentle Cleansing Lotion

6 tablespoon of Carrier oil (sweet almond oil/olive oil/avocado oil)
9 drops of rose essential oil
5 drops of jasmine essential oil
5 drops of geranium essential oil
2 drops of ylang ylang essential oil

Add carrier oils to a clean, dark glass bottle. Add essential oils. Gently shake to blend before each use.

Moisturizing Cream:

4 fl. oz. sweet almond oil
3 fl. oz. rosewater
1/2 oz. beeswax
10 drops rose
5 drops lavender
4 drops orange
8 drops palmarosa
8 drops sandalwood

Melt the wax and mix thoroughly with the almond oil in a double boiler at low heat only. When done remove from the boiler and prepare the blender or mixing bowl by pouring and stirring the water. While the water is still spiraling you may add the blend until emulsified. Remove the cream that formed while the mixture is still warm and then pour into clean containers until it cools with the lid open.

Organic Essential Oils

Organic Soy Oil, Wheatgerm Oil
Olive Oil, Almond Oil

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