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Homemade DIY Face Oil

5 mins
by: Lindsay Grimes
July 19, 2018 (Updated: September 21, 2024)
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Homemade DIY Face Oil
Ditch those expensive store-bought facial oils and make your own Homemade DIY Face Oil! It’s so simple to mix up and is my favorite way to nourish my skin!

Hi everyone! I’m Shelley from @foxandjuniper and I am thrilled to be writing a guest post for Lindsay!  I absolutely love aromatherapy and essential oils, and today I will be sharing a seriously simple and affordable DIY facial oil. 

Homemade DIY Face Oil

Before I get into the recipe, I thought I would share a quick little history about Lindsay and myself.  Before Lindsay, Jaryd, and the boys moved to CA, we were neighbors for several years on quite possibly the sweetest little street in South Philadelphia (lots of love for our Queen Village neighborhood).  

After my twins were born, Lindsay did the most wonderful thing – she made us food! It was delicious, balanced but luxurious. I remember sometimes warming the quiche she had made, and sitting for a few minutes to relax and enjoy it, and other times, I would just straight up devour it in front of the fridge at 3 a.m. (I was HUNGRY).  It literally filled my soul, and brought me back to life (not sure if I ever told you that, Linds?!).

Homemade DIY Face Oil

I don’t remember much during those early days of having three kids under two, but I do remember Lindsay’s warm and loving gesture, and I’ll never forget it (so friends, if there is ONE thing you can do for new parents – make them food!).

Fast forward a few months:  we outgrew our city home, and moved to a farmhouse in the suburbs. Our oldest boys were good buddies, and I was deeply homesick for the city, so every few weeks we would get together at Lindsay’s house. I remember one day her saying to me, “I’m starting a food blog.” I said, “That’s amazing! What are you going to call it?” And, of course, she replied, “The Toasted Pine Nut.” She literally ran with this dream from that moment on, and the rest is history! I feel like I was there at the beginning, and I’m just so incredibly proud of Lindsay and her work. Fan. Girl.

Homemade DIY Face Oil

OK! Let’s talk about aromatherapy and this ridiculously simple face oil!  I love essential oils and have used them for years both at home as a mom, and at work as a nurse.  They’re just amazing – gentle, supportive, and versatile.

So how did I incorporate them into my skincare regimen? About a year or so ago I started using facial oil instead of moisturizer. I was using this one brand and it was AMAZING.  I mean, it literally changed my skin almost overnight. It was so good, but so expensive (of course it was, right)! I looked at the ingredients in my favorite product, did some research, and decided that I could make my own face oil by simplifying the ingredients, but still maximizing the result.  

In order to make your own face oil you need three basic components: a carrier oil (jojoba) a nourishing oil (rosehip seed oil), and essential oils (lavender, frankincense, geranium). I chose these particular oils because they literally work for all skin types, but you can absolutely modify the ingredients to personalize your skincare needs.  Here is my recipe – I hope you’ll give it a try!

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Recipe

DIY Face Oil

Ditch those expensive store-bought facial oils and make your own Homemade DIY Face Oil! It’s so simple to mix up and is my favorite way to nourish my skin!

Recipe by:Lindsay Grimes
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Prep: 5 minTotal: 5 minutes
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Ingredients

  1. 2 tbsp (1oz) jojoba oil (sweet almond or grapeseed oil are also good options)
  2. 1 tbsp rosehip seed oil (primrose or carrot seed oil)
  3. 4 drops lavender
  4. 4 drops frankincense
  5. 4 drops geranium (or clary sage, sandalwood, rose)

Instructions

  1. Combine the carrier oils and essential oils in a dark, amber glass bottle.  
  2. Screw on the top and mix well.
  3. Cleanse, tone, and apply 2-4 drops to dry skin!
  4. Store your face oil in a cool, dark place and use within three months.  
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Shelley is an oil-loving mama of three living in a sweet farmhouse outside of Philadelphia. She’s a nurse, twin mom, and has a really awesome eye for interior design. Go say hi to Shelley over on her Instagram @foxandjuniper!

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  1. AvatarElaine says

    Posted on 4/2/20 at 9:53 pm

    I created a similar recipe but used grapeseed, rosehip oil with equal parts and 1 tsp organic vegetable glycerin with lavender oil. I used it all over my face and felt so soft. Would love to get feedback since I’m kind of new to this DIY stuff. Thanks

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    • Lindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 8/6/20 at 9:22 pm

      Fun!! I’d love to try yours! xo

      Reply
  2. AvatarHarvey Lee says

    Posted on 7/10/20 at 3:12 am

    Great article! Thanks for sharing this useful post with us. I love to read beauty and skincare blog and found it very helpful.

    Reply
    • Lindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 8/5/20 at 11:32 am

      Aw thanks so much Harvey! It’s such a great face oil 🙂

      Reply
  3. AvatarKristine A Long says

    Posted on 9/23/20 at 1:54 pm

    I love it! My skin has never looked better! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 10/2/20 at 9:54 am

      Yay!! Face oil is where it’s at!

      Reply
  4. AvatarJessica says

    Posted on 10/16/20 at 9:46 pm

    I have made this face oils months ago but for that last ingredient i use the lemon oil. And its amazing. My skin is feels soft and is more radiant and and looks brighter

    Reply
    • Lindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 10/18/20 at 4:15 pm

      Love that!! I can’t wait to make another batch! xo

      Reply
  5. AvatarMelissa says

    Posted on 1/25/21 at 10:47 am

    My skin is sensitive so can I add 2 drops each of essential oils to the carrier oil ?

    Reply
    • Lindsay Grimes Freedman says

      Posted on 1/26/21 at 10:53 am

      I think that should be fine, though I’ve never tried it. Let me know how you make it!! xo

      Reply
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