Glowing skin guide: How to use less while creating healthier skin

In this guide, you’ll learn how to use essential oils safely and effectively to help you get glowing, healthy, and vibrant skin! 

Top Oils for Skin 

Frankincense 

  • Reduces inflammation

  • Creates a healthy glow

  • Reduces scarring 

Tea Tree

  • Reduces acne 

  • Promotes clear skin 

Orange 

  • Promotes collagen production 

  • Creates a healthy glow 

Lavender 

  • Reduces redness 

  • Reduce scarring 


Top Carrier Oils for Skin

Grapeseed Oil 

  • Encourages tightening and toning 

  • Helps to minimize the appearance of sun damage and deep wrinkles

  • Rich with vitamin E

  • Supports relief of rashes and itchiness

  • Fights blemishes




Evening Primrose Oil 

  • Nourishes and soothes dry skin

  • Replenishes the skin

  • Helps to reduce signs of damage and wrinkles 




Jojoba Oil 

  • Balances skin 

  • Brightening 

  • May help to minimize the appearance of pores

  • Great for those with dry or overly oily skin 




Hemp Seed Oil

  • Moisturizing 

  • Improves your skin’s health and appearance

  • Provides a hydrating, plumping effect 

  • Great for those with irritation-prone skin




Fractionated Coconut Oil 

  • Soothe itchy or irritated skin 

  • May diminish signs of aging associated with oxidative stress

  • Combats inflammation




Tamanu Oil 

  • May reduce signs of aging

  • Aids in healing minor cuts and irritations

  • Promotes collagen and elastin production 




Rosehip Oil 

  • Even skin tone

  • Promotes scar healing 

  • Decerases discoloration 

  • Great for mature skin 

How to Use 

Essential oils are simple to incorporate into your everyday routine. Add a drop of essential oil into your moisturizer or toner before use, or create a DIY serum. 


DIY Glow Serum 

  • Combine 1 or 2 carrier oil oils in a 1 oz dropper bottle 

  • Add 5-6 drops of your choice of essential oils 

*For children or elderly, use 2-3 drops. Check dilution chart for more information 

Shake before using and apply morning and night after washing your face. 

Consistency is key, so remember to use it daily! 

*If irritation occurs, stop use immediately. 

Safety

Tea Tree

Do not use on pets

Do not ingest

Do not apply directly in an open wound

Minor injuries only

Check dilution chart for age-appropriate dilution





Orange

Always dilute

Do not ingest

Do not use in the bath

Check dilution chart for age-appropriate dilution





Lavender 

Do not use if you have low blood pressure

Do not use in 1st or 2nd trimester of pregnancy

Do not ingest

Check dilution chart for age-appropriate dilution


source: https://www.edensgarden.com/blogs/news/7-incredible-carrier-oils-for-skin-benefits?gclid=Cj0KCQjwvqeUBhCBARIsAOdt45aqhakTfB2CqH3rd42get-JyHfO-R0iheDiQ2qk8Dox3F0tlHKEMMIaAjwrEALw_wcB








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