A facial serum is a beauty and skincare product you apply to your face that contains a higher concentration of active ingredients (e.g. hyaluronic acid, glycolic acid, vitamin C and retinol) compared to typical facial moisturisers.
As a big fan of natural beauty care, I know that natural oils are a wonderful way to give your skin a healthy and youthful glow. Natural oils not only act as a moisturiser, but they also contain essential nutrients and antioxidants that can help protect and rejuvenate your skin.
In this article, I'll guide you through everything you need to know about natural oils as face serums.
- Introduction
- What is a face serum?
- Benefits of natural oils
- Choosing an oil as a facial serum oil
- How to use
- The world's best face serum is a blend of oils
- Mix-and-match recipes for homemade face serums
- Do you have a computer face? - Then you need the world's best face serum
- Dry indoor climates, harsh winds and computer eyes require a special facial serum
- World's best face serum - Make your own serum
- Conclusion
- Frequently asked questions
Introduction
While it may seem a little daunting to use an oil on your faceI assure you, it can be a great addition to your daily skincare routine. Let's start by taking a closer look at what a face serum is and then how you can choose the right oil for your skin type.
What is a face serum?
A face serum is a light and concentrated formula designed to penetrate deep into the skin and deliver a high concentration of active ingredients. Serum can have various purposes, such as nourishing and moisturising the skin, reducing fine lines and wrinkles, reducing hyper pigmentation and dark spots, improving skin elasticity and appearance, and protecting against environmental damage.
Serum has a thinner consistency than a cream or lotion and can be used alone or under a moisturiser to improve the skin's moisture level and absorption of active ingredients. Serum absorbs quickly and leaves the skin feeling light and fresh.
It's important to choose a serum that suits your skin type and concerns. Active ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycolic acid, Vitamin C and retinol are popular choices in serums due to their wonderful benefits to the skin. It's also important to apply serums correctly by applying an appropriate amount and gently massaging into the skin.
But can't active ingredients like vitamin C and retinol be used directly from a pure oil?
Benefits of natural oils
Natural oils have a number of benefits for your skin, including their nourishing properties, anti-ageing benefits and soothing and anti-inflammatory properties. They can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, protect against environmental damage and reduce inflammation in the skin. In addition, they can help improve skin elasticity and smoothness, as well as prevent moisture loss and keep skin hydrated.
Choosing an oil as a facial serum oil
It's important to choose an oil that suits your skin type to avoid clogged pores and irritation. If you have dry skin, argan oil is a good option as it contains vitamin E and fatty acids that can help prevent moisture loss and protect against environmental damage. If you have oily or acne-prone skin, jojoba oil can be a good option as it has a light texture and can help regulate oil levels in the skin.
You can also consider blending different oils to get a combination of benefits for your skin. For example, you can mix argan oil and jojoba oil for a light and nourishing serum.
Top 5 natural face serums face oils
Natural face serum oils are a great way to nourish your skin and give it a healthy, youthful glow. Here are the top 5 natural face serum oils for the face:
- Prickly pear seed oil - a light oil rich in vitamin E and fatty acids that can help prevent moisture loss and protect against environmental damage.
- Cacay oil - a natural oil rich in vitamins E, A and retinol and omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, reduce hyperpigmentation and improve skin elasticity and smoothness.
- Marula oil - a light oil that contains antioxidants and essential fatty acids that can help prevent environmental damage and provide intense hydration to the skin.
- Acai oil - an antioxidant-rich oil that can help protect the skin from free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation and dark spots.
- Rosehip seed oil - a nourishing oil that is rich in vitamins A and C and also contains hyaluronic acid. It can help improve skin elasticity and reduce fine lines and wrinkles, while providing intense hydration to the skin.
When choosing a facial serum oil, it's important to choose an oil that suits your skin type and concerns. It's also important to apply the oil correctly by applying an appropriate amount and massaging gently into the skin.
Prickly pear seed oil as a face serum
Prickly pear seed oil is a popular ingredient in skincare due to its light texture and high content of vitamin E and fatty acids. It is a natural oil that can help prevent moisture loss and protect against environmental damage.
Prickly pear seed oil can be used as a facial serum to help provide intense hydration to the skin and improve skin elasticity. It absorbs quickly and leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth.
Cacay oil as a face serum
Cacay oil is a natural oil that has become popular in skincare due to its high concentration of vitamins E, A and retinol. It's also rich in omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids, which can help improve skin's moisture levels and elasticity.
Cacay oil can be used as a facial serum to help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, reduce hyperpigmentation and dark spots, and improve the appearance and smoothness of the skin. It absorbs quickly and leaves skin feeling fresh and glowing.
Marula oil as a face serum
Marula oil is a popular ingredient in skincare due to its light texture and high content of antioxidants and essential fatty acids. It is a natural oil that can help prevent environmental damage and provide intense hydration to the skin.
Marula oil can be used as a facial serum to help improve skin's moisture levels and elasticity, while protecting against environmental damage. It absorbs quickly and leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth.
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Acai oil as a face serum
Acai oil is an antioxidant-rich oil that has become popular in skincare due to its ability to protect the skin from free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation and dark spots. It's also a natural oil that can help improve skin's moisture levels and elasticity.
Acai oil can be used as a face serum to help protect the skin from environmental damage and provide intense hydration to the skin. It absorbs quickly and leaves the skin feeling fresh and glowing.
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Rosehip seed oil as a face serum
Rosehip seed oil is a natural oil that has become popular in skincare due to its ability to improve skin elasticity and reduce fine lines and wrinkles. It is also rich in vitamins A and C and contains hyaluronic acid, which can help provide intense hydration to the skin.
Rosehip seed oil can be used as a facial serum to help improve skin's moisture levels and elasticity. It absorbs quickly and leaves the skin feeling soft and smooth.
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How to use
Once you've chosen the right oil, it's important to apply it correctly to maximise its benefits. Start by cleansing your face thoroughly and then apply a toner or essence to prepare your skin. Take a small amount of oil and warm it between your hands before gently massaging it into your face and neck.
You can use an oil as a face serum morning or evening, or both, depending on what works best for your skin type and lifestyle. If you want to combine it with other skincare products, you can apply it after your serum and before your moisturiser.
The world's best face serum is a blend of oils
I know all the wise heads will disagree with me here, but I believe that an all-natural blend of oils can work as both a facial serum as well as a moisturiser.
The natural oils also contains active ingredients and even though it has a thicker consistency, you have it on your skin for most of the day. So I think your skin definitely gets something out of it and at the same time you've already moisturised your skin.
Two birds with one stone.
Mix-and-match recipes for homemade face serums
If you want to experiment with different oils, try mixing your own serums. Here are some recipes to try:
Anti-ageing serum
- 1 tbsp. Rosehip seed oil
- 1 tbsp. Argan oil
- 5 drops Frankincense oil
Mix the ingredients together and store in a dark glass bottle. Apply a small amount to your face and neck every night.
Soothing serum
- 1 tbsp. Apricot kernel oil
- 1 tbsp. Jojoba oil
- 5 drops Lavender oil
Mix the ingredients together and store in a dark glass bottle. Apply a small amount to your face and neck as needed.
Nourishing serum
- 1 tbsp. Avocado oil
- 1 tbsp. Almond oil
- 5 drops Rosemary oil
Mix the ingredients together and store in a dark glass bottle. Apply a small amount to your face and neck every morning.
Do you have a computer face? - Then you need the world's best face serum
If you spend a lot of time in front of a computer, you've probably noticed that your skin tends to dry out - especially on your face. Find out why and what you can do about it.
Dry indoor climates, harsh winds and computer eyes require a special facial serum
In the modern world, we all spend up to 8 hours a day in front of a computer - and for some, even more.
It's incredibly hard and drying on our skin.
We are surrounded by dry air inside offices and houses with dry air from radiators and air conditioning and the harsh wind outside - at least here in Denmark, where the wind has free rein over the Danish moors.
Sleet, wind, and a harsh winter and rain is also hard on the skin - all of which we usually have plenty of in this tiny country.
Lately, we've had almost unimaginably good weather in Denmark and all that sun is really hard on your face.
So whether the sun is shining, the wind is grabbing your collar, or it's pouring down in puddles, the Danish weather and indoor climate is hard on your skin - and especially your face.
World's best face serum - Make your own serum
Prickly Pear Seed Oil provides amazing protection for the skin and with the right blend, you can create your own unique face serum that will really give your skin and face a boost vitamins, minerals, moisturisation and true love.
Remove the raisin sensation in your skin, the bad ones fine lines and smooth out wrinkles with an explosive beauty elixir.
Mix your own face serum and create the best of the best.
With the good content of GLA (gamma linolenic acid) from borage oil or evening primrose oil, the high content of vitamin E from prickly pear seed oil and its lovely scent, lots of vitamin A, vitamin C and additional vitamin E from Rosehip seed oil and Omage 6 from Evening Primrose Oil, you get a super facial serum.
RecipeAnti-wrinkle Aniseed oil/serum for dry and sensitive skin (100ml)
- 50ml Prickly pear seed oil (Prickly Pear Seed Oil)
- 25ml Rosehip seed oil (Rosehip Oil)
- 25ml Evening primrose oil (Evening Primrose)
- Optionally 10-12 drops essential oil
Apply the oil to your face 1-2 times a day.
Measure out the ingredients and transfer to a new, clean bottle with a lotion pump.
If you think that's too much to spend on a single face serum, you can halve the content or even divide by ten and fill up a 10ml bottle (for the amount, simply move the comma one space so that it becomes 5ml prickly pear seed oil, 2.5ml Rosehip seed oil2.5ml evening primrose oil).
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Conclusion
Natural oils can be a great way to nourish your skin and give it a healthy, youthful glow. With different oils and blend options, you can find the perfect oil or serum to suit your skin type and concerns. So try incorporating natural oils as face serums into your daily skincare routine and experience the benefits for yourself.
I hope this article has been helpful to you and has given you a thorough understanding of how you can use natural oils as a face serum. Keep exploring and experimenting with different oils and blends to find the best solution for your skin.
Liezel Pauch
Idea woman and dreamer
The better half of two souls. The one who got her husband started on creating and maintaining this webshop and who realised before many others that pure and natural oils would be big in holistic cosmetics.
As a woman who is constantly exposed to today's cosmetics and makeup, I wish we could all put the brakes on and go back to the natural ingredients we've been using for millennia.
For me, Chleopatra is where it all starts.
Frequently asked questions
- How often should I use natural oils as a face serum?
It depends on your skin type and lifestyle, but you can use an oil as a face serum daily or several times a week. - Can I use natural oils as a face serum at night?
Yes, you can use an oil as a face serum at night as it can help moisturise and rejuvenate the skin while you sleep. - What is the difference between face serum and face cream?
Face serum is a lightweight formula that contains high concentrations of active ingredients that are quickly absorbed by the skin and penetrate deeper into the skin layers. Face cream is a more moisturising formula that helps protect and hydrate the skin. - How do I apply face serum?
Apply an appropriate amount of face serum to clean, dry skin and gently massage into the face and neck. Wait a few minutes for it to absorb and then apply a moisturiser. - Can I use face serum every day?
Yes, you can use face serum every day as part of your skincare routine. It is recommended to apply face serum in the morning and evening after cleansing and toning the skin.
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