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    Home » Recipes » DIY » DIY Face Serum

    DIY Face Serum

    by: Anya·posted: Apr 3, 2017·updated: Oct 7, 2021·50 CommentsThis post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

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    Made with only six clean ingredients, this DIY Face Serum is a light and nourishing moisturizer for normal or combination skin types. 

    DIY Facial Serum - with 6 clean ingredients, this DIY moisturizer for the face is the ideal choice for normal and combination skin types. Made with lavender & frankinsence essential oils.

    This post is in partnership with Oleum Vera, opinions and photography are my own. Thank you for supporting companies I believe in. The information contained in this blog is not intended to be construed in any manner as medical advice. See full DISCLOSURE for details.

    As a teenager, my face took a lot of abuse from harsh acne treatment and sun damage. Not to mention the cheap cosmetics with a laundry list of nasty ingredients smeared on my face. All the cool girls did it and I joined the ranks. If only I can take those poor choices back.

    Part of my journey to natural and holistic living required completely revamping my skincare routine.  It stands to reason that because skin is your largest organ, it must be properly nourished and taken care of just as you would your liver, kidneys and heart.

    Once I started digging into the long ingredient list of my skincare and beauty products, I realized I was doing my face and skin a major disservice. The list contained parabens which are disruptive to the endocrine system and other unpronounceable ingredients such as polycaprolactone, lithium silicate and butylene glycol. And all for a shiny penny.

    DIY Facial Serum - with 6 clean ingredients, this DIY moisturizer for the face is the ideal choice for normal and combination skin types. Made with lavender & frankinsence essential oils.

    Fortunately, with so much information and resources at our fingertips, it's easier now than ever to make facial products at home with only a handful of ingredients. Oleum Vera takes it a step further by creating Organic Do-It-Yourself kits for all your body care needs.  Their gorgeous kits contain 4-month supply (or sometimes even more) of certified organic ingredients to help you create the best DIY face, hair and body product.

    DIY Facial Serum - with 6 clean ingredients, this DIY moisturizer for the face is the ideal choice for normal and combination skin types. Made with lavender & frankincense essential oils.

    Not only is the product of superior quality, they also allow you to create skincare and haircare products that are truly customizable to suit your skin, hair and body type.  Each kit includes a recipe book to meet the needs of everyone. If you are prone to acne or oily face, perhaps Green Tea and Vodka Toner will suit you best. You have dry or damaged hair? Give Nourishing Rosemary and Mint Serum a try to nurture those locks back to health.

    This Canadian based company has a mission to empower you to reclaim your self-care routine through high quality ingredients and a gentler, more natural approach to body care. According to Oleum Vera, "it's time to redefine beauty on your own terms." I couldn't agree more.

     

    DIY Facial Serum - with 6 clean ingredients, this DIY moisturizer for the face is the ideal choice for normal and combination skin types. Made with lavender & frankincense essential oils.

    SIX Do-It-Yourself Organic Kits to choose from (and you have a chance to WIN one!!)

    Face Cleansing Kit - this kit comes with everything you need to create 3 cleansing oils, 3 facial scrubs and 3 deep-cleansing masks designed to adapt to your skin’s changing needs. It comes with a recipe book for all skin types.

    Face Moisturizing Kit - this kit comes with oils, butters and supplies to create 3 toners and 3 moisturizing serums to keep your face well nourished.

    Body Care Kit - this kit includes oils, butters and wax, and accessories to create 3 body butters, 4 body scrubs and 3 lotion bars that truly feel good on your skin.

    Home Spa Kit - this kit comes with plant-based oils, clays, and high quality accessories to create 4 face masks, 2 massage oils and 3 bath oils for all your pampering needs.

    Hair Care Kit - this kit includes everything you need to create 3 oil treatments, 4 hair masks and 2 hair rinses that will leave your hair shining and nourished.

    And just so we don't leave the men hanging....Oleum Vera also has a kit especially for the male species. I'm thinking this would make a fabulous Father's Day gift, which will be here before we know it.

    Men's Care Kit - this kit comes with enough ingredients (plus more!) to create 4 shaving serums, a body scrub, a massage oil, a hair & scalp serum and a hair rinse that will make redefine grooming.

    It's worth mentioning that these beautiful kits come with high quality accessories and bottles that you can reuse for your future DIY recipes. In fact, Oleum Vera's latest products are refills for the separate ingredients that you could purchase individually to create your custom skin, hair and body products.

    DIY Facial Serum - with 6 clean ingredients, this DIY moisturizer for the face is the ideal choice for normal and combination skin types. Made with lavender & frankincense essential oils.

    DIY Face Serum

    Speaking of creations, this DIY Lavender Face Serum comes directly out of the Face Moisturizing Kit. It's a great option for normal or combination skin and takes all of 3 minutes to combine all the ingredients together. It serves as a nourishing moisturizer and can be used in the mornings or at night.

    Every good moisturizing serum starts with a carrier oil, in this case a combination of healing oils marula and jojoba. Following carrier oils, a good choice of essential oils is just as important. This face serum contains frankincense and lavender essential oils to help create that healthy glow.

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    DIY Facial Serum - with 6 clean ingredients, this DIY moisturizer for the face is the ideal choice for normal and combination skin types. Made with lavender & frankincense essential oils.

    DIY Face Serum

    Anya @ Prepare & Nourish
    Great oil for normal or combination skin
    4.19 from 16 votes
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    Prep Time 3 minutes mins
    Total Time 3 minutes mins
    Servings 1

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 teaspoon organic marula oil
    • 2 teaspoon organic jojoba oil
    • 1 teaspoon organic pomegranate seed oil
    • 1 teaspoon non-GMO vitamin E oil
    • 6 drops organic frankincense essential oil
    • 6 drops organic lavender essential oil
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    Instructions
     

    • Combine all ingredients in a bottle.
    • To use: place a few drops of serum directly in the palm of your hands. Rub hands together and apply serum across your face. Gently massage into skin.
    Nutrition Information
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    DIY Facial Serum - with 6 clean ingredients, this DIY moisturizer for the face is the ideal choice for normal and combination skin types. Made with lavender & frankincense essential oils.

    *** GIVEAWAY of Oleum Vera Do-It-Yourself Organic Kit ***

    One Prepare & Nourish reader will win a KIT of their choice! Giveaway will end Monday, April 10th at 11:59pm PST. Enter through Rafflecopter below.  Good luck to all of you who enter the giveaway!
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    1. Gladys says

      April 04, 2017 at 3:45 am

      I would love to try the face cleansing kit, especially the masks

      Reply
      • Anya says

        April 04, 2017 at 6:59 am

        Thanks Gladys. That one would be awesome!

        Reply
    2. Raia Todd says

      April 04, 2017 at 7:40 am

      I have never tried making a face serum before. But I know my face needs something... Haha. Thanks! 😉

      Reply
      • Anya says

        April 04, 2017 at 8:48 am

        This one is so nourishing to the skin, Raia. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Lindsey Dietz says

      April 04, 2017 at 9:25 am

      I've made face serum, but have never heard of marula oil! Would love to try it!

      Reply
      • Anya says

        April 04, 2017 at 11:42 am

        It's amazing on your face.

        Reply
        • Tamar says

          June 23, 2020 at 2:38 pm

          Hallo Anya. Can you tell us how to make face serum based on water..i have centella extract. how can i use in serums and toners.. thank you

          Reply
          • Anya says

            August 14, 2020 at 12:52 pm

            Hi Tamar,
            I'm sorry I can't help you with that as I've never tried making it with water.

            Reply
    4. Willow says

      April 04, 2017 at 9:35 am

      Since starting my blog two years ago, I have gotten into making more beauty products. So far I have only made a couple of masks, sugar scrubs and body butters, but I would love to make more. These kits sound like a great solution because it takes the guesswork and research out of the equation! I would love to win one!

      Reply
      • Willow says

        April 04, 2017 at 9:36 am

        I forgot to say that I would love to win the Face Moisturizing Kit.

        Reply
      • Anya says

        April 04, 2017 at 11:42 am

        Awesome Willow! Making your own is so much better!! Good luck in the giveaway! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Sarah ALthouse says

      April 04, 2017 at 10:51 am

      I didn't know there was such a thing as DIY kits you can buy!! That is the coolest! I am always hunting down my ingredients

      Reply
      • Anya says

        April 04, 2017 at 11:40 am

        Isn't it the coolest? Brilliant idea!

        Reply
    6. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

      April 04, 2017 at 3:23 pm

      This face serum sounds awesome! My face could use something like this. I love all of those ingredients and the Frankincense too (one of my favorite EOs).

      Reply
      • Anya says

        April 04, 2017 at 5:36 pm

        I love frankincense and the smell. And it's so good on the face.

        Reply
    7. linda spiker says

      April 04, 2017 at 4:23 pm

      Wonderful kits! And I love the containers/bottles.

      Reply
      • Anya says

        April 04, 2017 at 5:34 pm

        Agreed! They are gorgeous!

        Reply
    8. Christine says

      April 04, 2017 at 7:30 pm

      I would LOVE to have the face cleansing kit! I recently started to mix in a drop of frankincense with my nighttime lotion and I think it is helping clear my skin up. But unlike you, I haven't made any of my own stuff as it just seems like it would be time consuming and expensive at this time. Maybe this kit would really get me started in a whole new direction and mindset! Fingers crossed

      Reply
      • Anya says

        April 05, 2017 at 5:45 pm

        Good luck Christine! Frankincense is amazing for the skin. It has anti-aging properties too so there's that!

        Reply
    9. montanahappy.com says

      April 04, 2017 at 8:54 pm

      I just started getting into making my own beauty products at home. For years I made my own cleaners, but I think it's time to branch out and try new things. This looks like a great place to start.

      Reply
      • Anya says

        April 05, 2017 at 5:43 pm

        That's wonderful! I love that this one has only 6 ingredients and you can pronounce them all. 😉

        Reply
    10. Rachel R Ritlop says

      April 05, 2017 at 5:01 am

      LOVEEE this tutorial! Going to try it this weekend!

      Reply
      • Anya says

        April 05, 2017 at 5:41 pm

        Hi Rachel, It's so good on the face, I think you will love it. 🙂

        Reply
    11. Lauren Williams says

      April 05, 2017 at 11:36 am

      I would love to have the lavender serum kit. Lavender is my favorite essential oil!

      Reply
      • Anya says

        April 05, 2017 at 5:38 pm

        Awesome Lauren. That would be the Face Moisturizing Kit. Good luck to you!

        Reply
    12. Shelley says

      April 05, 2017 at 11:56 am

      All the kits sound fantastic! What a awesome giveaway Anya!

      Reply
      • Anya says

        April 05, 2017 at 5:37 pm

        Isn't it? I'm in love with my kit! Good luck playing!

        Reply
    13. Dena | Back To The Book Nutrition says

      April 06, 2017 at 6:06 am

      I've never seen these before but love the simplicity! And they're pretty too...which always matters to me more than I'd like to admit when it comes to self care! 😉

      Reply
      • Anya says

        April 06, 2017 at 3:27 pm

        Haha! I know right? These are so pretty.

        Reply
    14. Carla W. says

      April 10, 2017 at 6:50 pm

      I would love the Face Moisturizing Kit.

      Reply
    15. Lula Ruger says

      April 10, 2017 at 6:52 pm

      I would love to try the Body Care Kit

      Reply
    16. kelly woods says

      April 10, 2017 at 6:54 pm

      The men's kit, thank you

      Reply
    17. Tracy Shafer says

      April 10, 2017 at 6:58 pm

      I would love to try the body care kit.

      Reply
    18. Shea Adams says

      April 10, 2017 at 6:59 pm

      I would love to have the Home Spa Kit!

      Reply
    19. Kelli Bryson says

      April 10, 2017 at 7:02 pm

      I would love to try the face moisturizing kit.

      Reply
    20. naomie says

      April 10, 2017 at 7:03 pm

      The home spa kit sounds amazing!

      Reply
    21. Michelle Jeske says

      April 10, 2017 at 8:08 pm

      The face moisturizer!

      Reply
    22. Anita Jude says

      April 10, 2017 at 8:10 pm

      I would love the face serum ..thanks for the chance

      Reply
    23. Deb Klein says

      April 10, 2017 at 8:12 pm

      The masks are my choice!

      Reply
    24. Cassandra Berholtz says

      April 10, 2017 at 8:15 pm

      I would love the hair care kit. I just cut my hair because it is so damaged.

      Reply
    25. Celeste Herrin says

      April 10, 2017 at 8:50 pm

      I would love to win the face serum kit.. I am in bad need of it! Thank you so much for the opportunity!

      Reply
      • Anya says

        April 11, 2017 at 10:01 am

        The face serum is heavenly on the skin. Good luck!! 🙂

        Reply
        • Keischa says

          May 10, 2017 at 11:59 am

          I made the recipe and it was really good. I made it a seconde time with caslmeeired onions and 1 more egg and they were delicious. Thanks for a great recipe!!

          Reply
    26. Rajee Pandi says

      April 10, 2017 at 8:59 pm

      love to try face cleansing kit

      Reply
    27. Amy Malone says

      April 10, 2017 at 9:14 pm

      I have never tried before...I know the older I get the more I should take care of my skin especially since as a teenager I didn't do a very good job like most.

      Reply
      • Anya says

        April 11, 2017 at 10:01 am

        I know. Guilty myself!! Good luck in the giveaway.

        Reply
    28. Deborah Farris says

      April 10, 2017 at 11:10 pm

      I would love to try the Home Spa Kit!

      Reply
    29. Vee says

      October 20, 2019 at 4:03 am

      Hi
      I see most moisturizers have oils in them.
      Isn’t this bad for hot climate? Coconut oils, etc on the skin would be harsh if you use it in the day?
      Thanks

      Reply
    30. Kaitlyn says

      July 25, 2021 at 4:57 pm

      Most people have no idea that fast growth shampoos (obviously with no sulfates, no parabens, no DEA) exist. Individuals can now achieve longer hair and achieve more options. Surely worth exploring.

      Whether you're assessing hair loss, damaged hair, avoiding hair disorders, fast hair growth, hair health generally, almost the same thoughts actualize.

      Generally, you will want to stay away from hair products and treatments that include chemicals like parabens, DEA and sulfates.

      What's good for your hair is beneficial for your skin also.

      For obvious reasons the content on this page is so accurate for so many reasons. It avoids the accustomed pitfalls and pitfalls too many fall into- purchasing horrible alternatives. Thank you so much!

      Reply
    31. Alexa G. says

      December 28, 2021 at 11:28 pm

      I definitely recommend serums for anyone who is concerned about aging. It's a really good way to get extra anti-aging effects, more than your typical moisturizer and sunscreen. you can check antioxidants for skin

      Reply

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