Botanical and plant derived concoctions and oils have been used for thousands of years to nourish and nurture the skin. Plants offer us their remarkable, nutritive qualities that imbue the skin with health, immunity and vitality. Plant based skincare is safer and less reactive than chemically made creams, and can also be made from simple ingredients found in your own back garden.
Below is a recipe I have made from the lovely plants and flowers that I cultivated and distilled in my own garden, back when I lived in Australia. As a herbalist and aromatherapist, I have always enjoyed making my own DIY skincare, which later lead to the start my own skincare and essential oil company, Omlicious Botanicals™. Luckily, you don't need to be either of these to make this simple yet affective skincare oil. Below, I offer you a quick recipe to get glowy skin in no time!
Renew tired, dry skin with this silky DIY botanical, essential oil based elixir. Rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants to restore damaged cells, hydrate and brighten a dull complexion. This synergy of essential oils calm inflammation, nourish and infuse skin with a fresh, radiant glow.
DIY Flower Power Facial Oil Hydrator
Here's the Recipe!
INGREDIENTS:
30 ml Amber bottle with dropper
30 ml Rose hip oil
4 drops Mandarin Oil (Citrus reticulata)
3 drops Jasmine Absolute (Jasminum sambac)
Method:
Add the essential oils to the rose hip oil and gently shake to blend well
Apply to face and other skin areas as needed
Keep in cool, dry place; Keeps for about 6 months