Essential oils can make incredible changes in your skin. Their potent regenerative properties help smooth fine lines and wrinkles, normalize oil, balance PH, and renew dull complexions depending on which ones you use.
The Four Basic Skin Types
Normal
Having a normal skin type is what everyone wants. The complexion is typically unblemished, smooth, and with just the right balance of oil. The cells appear plump and firm with few wrinkles if any. Redness is mostly unnoticeable and the complexion appears even with little to no blackheads.
A lot of people aspire to attain this skin type, but let’s be honest here. Very few of us aside from prepubescent children will ever have near perfect skin. If you are one of these unicorns, I applaud you! All you need to do is KEEP it so don’t overuse any preparations I discuss below.
Dry
When the oil glands are not producing enough oil to keep the skin soft, supple, and balanced, the skin can become dry, prone to fine lines and wrinkles, and flaky.
This skin type can easily become red and irritated and can feel very itchy and sensitive. Inflammation is another common denominator when dealing with dry skin.
Oily
Oily skin is caused by overactive oils glands and imbalanced hormones. Often, this skin type will experience acne breakouts, redness, and inflammation.
The skin will look shiny and at times uneven and blotchy. Blackheads and whiteheads can be abundant in this skin type.
Combination
The worst of both worlds, combination skin is where the t-zone will be quite oily and the cheeks, chin, and jawline are quite dry. Sometimes it is the opposite or sometimes it is random patches of skin that are oily or dry. The skin appears uneven, blotchy and is frankly quite annoying to deal with as it breaks out easily and feels irritated.
For this skin type, I recommend the “normal skin type protocol” or the “combination skin type protocol” I discuss below.
The Best Essential Oils For Your Skin Type Protocols
Now that you know which skin type you have, it’s time to choose the best facial oil that goes with it. Once you have done so, this is what you need:
• 2 TB of the appropriate facial oil for your skin type
• 30-45 drops of essential oil
• A small dropper bottle
I recommend 30 drops of essential oil for regular treatment and 45 drops of essential oil for intensive treatment. All recipes below follow regular treatment amounts.
The Normal Skin Protocol
Since you really only need to retain this skin type, the oils I chose are gentle, regenerative, and restoring. They will help keep aging at bay and also keep the skin supple, smooth, and balanced.
Essential Oils for Normal Skin
• Fennel
• Frankincense
• Geranium
• German Chamomile
• Jasmine
• Lavender
• Lemon
• Neroli
• Palmarosa
• Rose
Normal Skin Type Serum Recipe
• 2 TB facial oil (like jojoba, hemp seed, sweet almond, etc.)
• 10 drops geranium essential oil
• 10 drops palmarosa essential oil
• 5 drops chamomile essential oil
• 5 drops lavender essential oil
Loving preparation
• Add the facial oil to a small dropper bottle
• Next, add each essential oil
• Cap tightly and roll the bottle in your palms to mix
• Use morning and night after cleansing
Dry Skin Protocol
The essential oils for dry skin type are balancing and promote lubrication of the skin. With consistent use, cells will become plump and supple again and redness and irritation will disperse.
Essential Oils for Dry Skin
• Cedarwood
• Geranium
• German Chamomile
• Hyssop
• Lavender
• Myrrh
• Neroli
• Palmarosa
• Patchouli
• Rose
• Rosemary
• Sandalwood
Dry Skin Type Serum Recipe
• 2 TB facial oil
• 10 drops lavender essential oil
• 10 drops rosemary essential oil
• 5 drops hyssop essential oil
• 5 drops myrrh essential oil
Loving Preparation
• Add the facial oil to a small dropper bottle
• Next, add each essential oil one by one
• Cap tightly and roll the bottle in your palms to mix
• Use morning and night after cleansing concentrating on extra dry skin
The Oily Skin Protocol
These essential oils have the capacity to balance skin without stimulating sebaceous glands to produce more oil. They will also soothe irritation and reduce redness.
Essential Oils for Oily Skin
• Bergamot
• Cypress
• Frankincense
• Geranium
• German Chamomile
• Jasmine
• Juniper
• Lavender
• Lemon
• Lime
• Marjoram
• Orange
• Palmarosa
• Rosemary
• Ylang-ylang
Oily Skin Type Serum Recipe
• 2 TB facial oil
• 10 drops geranium essential oil
• 10 drops lemon essential oil
• 5 drops rosemary essential oil
• 5 drops juniper essential oil
Loving Preparation
• Add the facial oil to a small dropper bottle
• Next, add each essential oil one by one
• Cap tightly and roll the bottle in your palms to mix
• Use morning and night after cleansing concentrating on very oily areas
The Combination Skin Protocol
Gentle essential oils are key when balancing combination skin types. The oils I chose will balance the skin, restore it, and regenerate fresh new cells for a smoother complexion.
Essential Oils for Combination Skin
• Bergamot
• Fennel
• Frankincense
• Geranium
• German Chamomile
• Jasmine
• Lavender
• Lemon
• Neroli
• Orange
• Palmarosa
• Patchouli
• Rose
• Rosemary
Combination Skin Type Serum Recipe
• 10 drops lavender
• 10 drops orange
• 5 drops bergamot
• 5 drops geranium
Loving Preparation
• Add the facial oil to a small dropper bottle
• Next, add each essential oil
• Cap tightly and roll the bottle in your palms to mix
• Use morning and night after cleansing
What have been the best essential oils for your skin type?
For more great homemade serum recipes, check out the article below:
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Homemade Serum for Acne Scars and Red Marks
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