Searches for essential oils have been trending higher on Pinterest for some time now. Pinterest users are creating DIY natural remedies and reaping the health benefits by adding them to their bath bombs, skincare and beauty products, for cleaning, and even adding them to their food and drinks. When you think about essential oils it can get overwhelming because of all the names you’ve probably never even heard of before. In this blog post we’re sharing DIY skincare recipes to improve various aspects of skin health including; glowing skin, clearer skin, acne, blackheads, sensitivity, anti-aging, and more. Here are 5 DIY recipes for anti-aging, acneic skin, blackheads, & more.
What are essential oils?
According to Dr. Axe essential oils are extracted directly from the bark, flower, fruit, leaf, seed or root of a plant or tree, and just one drop can have powerful health benefits. They are typically created through the process of distillation, which separates the oil and water-based compounds of a plant by steaming.
1) DIY Vitamin C Serum for Anti-Aging
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon GMO-free vitamin C powder
- 1 teaspoon filtered or purified water
- 1½ tablespoons Aloe Vera gel
- ⅛ teaspoon vitamin E oil
- 5 drops frankincense essential oil Read more
