Essential oils are bottles of magic! Full of healing properties and the best part is. They are all natural, without any nasty side effects!
You can make your own natural anti-ageing and wrinkle creams, moisturisers and serums without the added chemicals and carcinogens.
Here are some essential oils you can add to your own homemade serum and some recipes to try out.
Frankincense essential oils have many healing properties for your entire being.
For your skin frankincense helps reduce acne blemishes and the appearance of scars, stretch marks and pores, prevents wrinkles and tightens skin.
A study into melanoma and Frankincense showed a reduction in melanoma when treated with frankincense.
Geranium oil has anti-inflammatory and moisturising properties ha aid in the repair of red, dry, flaking skin.
Geranium oil contains an astringent, it induces contractions (avoid whilst pregnant) which improves skin tone. It has the power to minimise the appearance of wrinkles and can help slow the effects of ageing.
Add 2 drops to facial lotions or equal parts of coconut oil and apply twice a day.
Lavender oil helps prevent oxidative stress that leads to early ageing.
Lavender is also highly soothing to skin and irritations.
You can see more healing properties of lavender here.
Sandalwood helps to soothe, tighten and cleanse the skin. It can also help to reduce inflammation.
Ylang ylang helps to prevent signs of again. It also protects your skin against skin cancer cells and melanoma.
Combine 2 drops with equal parts of coconut or jojoba oil and apply it topically to the area of concern twice daily.
Clove essential oil is a powerful oil with many healing properties. it contains an astonishing amount of antioxidants that slow down ageing. To prevent free radical damage, you can diffuse it or dilute it with a carrier oil and then apply it topically.
Clove oil can also be used to help eliminate acne and skin infections. Mix 2 or 3 drops with raw honey and apply the mixture to your face, leave it to set for a few minutes then rinse off and pat dry.
you can read more health benefits of clove here.
Here is a carcinogenic, toxic-free natural anti-ageing serum:
1/4oz /25g Jojoba oil
1/4oz /25g Evening primrose oil
1/4oz /25g Pomegranate oil
15 drops of Vitamin E
20 drops of frankincense oil
5 drops of geranium oil
5 drops of lavender oil
10 drops of carrot seed oil
Mix together and store in a dark glass bottle. Apply to face and neck, morning and night.
Enjoy all that nature has to offer.
