DIY FACE OIL FOR RADIANT SKIN

THE RADIANCE FACE OIL

This face oil has all the ingredients you need for plump, healthy skin. 

Ingredients and their benefit to your skin:

Schisandra: 

• Antioxidant rich
• Has Vit C & E
• Promotes collagen production and skin elasticity
•  Helps with acne and blemishes
• Protects against UVB skin damage
•  Has anti-inflammatory and anti-ageing properties

Moringa:

• Anti-bacteria
• Prevents breakouts,
• Removes blemishes, dark spots, pimples and blackheads. 
• Contains Vit C and is packed with antioxidants that aids in collagen production, therefore evening out skin tone

Camu Camu: 

• The richest natural vit C which 
• Contains flavonoids which aid in preventing UV related skin damage.
• Has been shown to be protective of the skin when it comes to the impacts of pollution and even pollen-related allergies

Buchu: 

• Aids in circulation
• Strengthens and promotes supple skin, 
•  Antibacterial, aiding in preventing and treating acne, breakouts and blackheads, 
• Antifungal, anti-inflammatory and sensitive skin friendly.

Carrier Oil :

• Olive oil -Antioxidant rich, highly moisturizing and aids in treating dry skin
• Jojoba Oil – Vit E and anti-inflammatory, great for acne and oily-prone skin types
• Coconut oil – Packed with vitamin E, fatty acids and antioxidants. Hydrating, anti-inflammatory and aids in healing wounds
• Rosehip Oil – High in Vitamin C, A & E. Has anti-ageing properties and is very moisturizing
• Grapeseed oil – Easily absorbed, lessens acne scars, aids with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties and keeps skin hydrated

Method:

1. Solar method ( 2-4 weeks)
   • Select a brewing jar of choice, and fill 1 part herb to 2 parts oil (1tsp each herb to 40ml oil)
   • Once the jar is filled, close it with a lid tightly and keep it on a windowsill which gets daily exposure to sunlight
   • Shake the oil and herbs around once to twice daily to allow for a better extraction
   • Depending on how strong you want your extract, after 2-4 weeks, strain the herbs from the oil using a cheesecloth or filter, and pour your oil into an old tincture bottle to enjoy
   • Massage into clean skin 1-2 times daily
2. Double boil method (30 minutes)
   • Take a pot and fill it about halfway with water, bring it to a boil and place a Perspex or heat-safe double boiling vessel in the pot
   • Place herbs and oil (1tsp each herb to 40ml oil) into double boiling vessel and keep the stove on low temperature for 30 minutes
   • Strain herbs from the oil using a cheesecloth or strainer and pour your oil into an old tincture bottle to enjoy
   • Massage into clean skin 1-2 times daily

Issued on Faithful to Nature by Guest Writer | https://www.faithful-to-nature.co.za/blog/diy-face-oil-for-radiant-skin/