Aging gracefully is something that I think many of us strive to do. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, a great attitude, and a positive outlook go a long way, but DIY skin care can help too. Mother Nature has quite a few beauty secrets up her sleeve, and with today’s growing selection of botanical ingredients at our fingertips, we can take advantage of the best she has to offer.
Carrier Oils
Carrier Oils are often the main ingredients in formulations that help to moisturize, protect, and rejuvenate mature skin. These Oils can be used in facial serums, creams, facial masks, lotions, and balms. Check out each of them to find the ingredients that your skin will love best.
- Acai Berry Oil
- Andiroba Oil
- Baobab Oil
- Brahmi Oil
- Brazil Nut Oil
- Buriti Fruit Oil
- Carrot Seed Oil
- Chardonnay Grape Seed Oil
- Chilean Hazelnut Oil
- Cucumber Seed Oil
- Egg Oil
- Green Coffee Oil
- Organic Camellia Seed Oil
- Organic Chia Seed Oil
- Organic Flax Seed Oil
- Organic Prickly Pear Oil
- Organic Rosehip Seed Oil
- Organic Virgin Argan Oil
- Passionfruit (Maracuja) Seed Oil
- Pequi Oil
- Pomegranate Seed Oil
- Seabuckthorn Berry Oil
- Tomato Seed Oil
- Olive Squalene
Vegetable Butters
Solid Vegetable Butters can be used to provide intensive conditioning to dry skin. You can massage these rich Butters into your skin as-is, or add them to formulations such as creams, balms, or body butters.
Essentia Oils and CO2 Extracts
Almost any formulation can be enhanced with the addition of Essential Oils or CO2 Extracts. Be sure to use these potent ingredients with care as they contain powerful natural chemicals. Essential Oils and CO2 Extracts must be properly diluted before use in any formulation. Try adding them to your favorite serums, creams, body butters, or facial masks.
- Borage Total CO2 Extract
- Carrot Seed Essential Oil
- Carrot Seed Select CO2 Extract
- Gromwell Root Total CO2 Extract
- Organic Patchouli Essential Oil
- Organic Pomegranate CO2 Extract
- Organic Rose Damascena Select CO2 Extract
- Organic Seabuckthorn Pulp Total CO2 Extract
- Palmarosa Essential Oil
- Rhatany Root Total CO2 Extract
- Rosehip Seed Total CO2 Extract
- Rose Otto Essential Oil
- Seabuckthorn Berry Seed Total CO2 Extract
Hydrosols
Gentle water-based Hydrosols make excellent toners for all skin types. Mature skin is no exception. Use these delicate ingredients as-is, to cleanse and tone your skin, or in your favorite formulations. Hydrosols make excellent water phases for creams, lotions, and facial masks.
- Cistus (Labdanum) Hydrosol
- Organic Carrot Seed Hydrosol
- Organic Geranium Bourbon Hydrosol
- Rose Damascena Hydrosol
- Yarrow Hydrosol
Love that list, I’ll have to keep them in mind. =)
What should I use as a cleanser, toner, and moisturizer for my mature skin. I have normal to dry skin. But I really would like a natural product.
Hi Elizabeth. You can create your own cleansers, toners, and moisturizers easily using natural ingredients. I’ll give you some links to help you get started. For a cleanser, I’d recommend creating a simple powdered cleanser for everyday use. We have some instructions on doing this here: https://naturalbeautyworkshop.com/my_weblog/2011/09/creating-everyday-facial-cleansers-from-natural-ingredients.html
For toners, I really love using plain Hydrosols. We have some advice on picking the right Hydrosol for your skin type here: https://naturalbeautyworkshop.com/my_weblog/2012/02/make-your-own-all-natural-facial-toners.html
As for moisturizers, you can create a simple fresh cream or make things even simpler by using a moisturizing facial oil. The latter is my personal favorite, as facial oils are so easy to make and use. Any of the oils we mention in this article would be great for use in both creams and facial oils. For more information on creating creams, check out this blo post: https://naturalbeautyworkshop.com/my_weblog/2011/05/emulsion-the-magic-trick-of-creams-and-lotions.html
To learn about making and using facial oils, check out this post: https://naturalbeautyworkshop.com/my_weblog/2007/12/creating-moistu.html
Thanks, Anne-Marie!
I get confused, I always see the oils how great. They are. But never on portions, drops (how many) to use, blend which leads me to believe it should be applied directly so as I read on, there are remarks on combining with other carrier oils…Oh my!.. I am 52, my skin has changed so much since menopause! Now I have acne that I never experienced breakouts like this! Mainly on the side of my nose and chin. I don’t know why. I have read more women who are at this stage menopause experience this. I also deal with other part so dry, when I moisturize I break out! Could you pleas provide some help in this area? Recipes would be VERY helpful as well!
Usage for each ingredient varies by type. While Carrier Oils can be used directly on the skin as-is, Essential Oils and CO2 Extracts must be diluted in Carrier Oils first. To make an oil blend for your face, start by blending together up to four Carrier Oils (you can use equal portions to make this easy). Essential Oils and/or CO2 Extracts can be added to the blend at a rate of 6 – 18 drops for every ounce of Carrier Oil. For more information on blending facial oils, check out this article from our blog: https://naturalbeautyworkshop.com/my_weblog/2007/12/creating-moistu.html