Serums are used very sparingly, around the eyes and on the face, and deliver concentrated nutrients which are most easily dispensed using an Airless Treatment Pump as they dispense measured, small quantities of product without mess and waste. For travel or smaller quantities, our glass Amber Bottle with an Eye Dropper is useful.
These basic starter formulas, using rich oils can used as below, or you can include other nutrients and vitamins as long as they are oil based. These can also be adapted to be Body Oils, simply increase the fixed oils (the more economical ones that aren't so rich) such as the Fractionated Coconut Oil, Avocado, Apricot Kernel, Camellia Oil, or include some Macadamia or Sweet Almond Oil.
I tend to avoid Fragrance and Essential Oils in my formulas for use around the eye area, but this is personal choice. However, if my skin is feeling a bit tired and dry and I want to use all over my face, I include Rose Absolute 3% with a touch of Frangipani 10% and a drop of Sandalwood Essential Oil too.
I like to use Airless Treatment Pumps for anhydrous serums as they dispense a small, exact amount and there is no drip or mess.
These formulas make 100g, but if you only want to make enough just for yourself, measure accurately and halve or quarter the amounts.
Jojoba Based Serum
Ingredients:
- 60g Jojoba Oil (60%)
- 10g Argan Oil (10%)
- 10g Avocado Oil (10%)
- 15g Olive Squalane (15%)
- 5g Abyssinian Oil (5%)
For Packaging: Airless Treatment Pump or Amber Bottle with an Eye Dropper
Method:
Either:
Combine all ingredients in a jug, mix thoroughly and pour into bottle or pumps.
Or alternatively, place ingredients into an amber glass bottle, screw on the lid and shake to mix. I prefer this method and then pour directly from the amber bottle to fill my pump as required.
Extra Light Facial Serum
Pure Olive Squalane is in my top 5 "absolute must" use skincare ingredients, and this serum has a high percentage. This high percentage of pure Olive Squalane makes the formula very light, and is still quite affordable as you only need to make a tinsy amount per application. This formula is also suitable for our 4.5ml Mini Spritz Bottle, just perfect.
Ingredients:
- 80g Olive Squalane (80%)
- 10g Camellia Oil, Organic (10%)
- 4g Avocado Oil (4%)
- 5g Abyssinian Oil (5%)
- 1g Cyclomethicone (1%)
Method (as above):
Either:
Combine all ingredients in a jug, mix thoroughly and pour into bottle or pumps.
Or alternatively, place ingredients into an amber glass bottle, screw on the lid and shake to mix. I prefer this method and then pour directly from the amber bottle to fill my pump as required.
For Packaging: Airless Treatment Pump or Amber Bottle with an Eye Dropper
Olive Conditioning Lip Serum
Ingredients:
- 50g Olive Squalane (50%)
- 30g Fractionated Coconut Oil (30%)
- 12g Jojoba Oil (12%)
- 8g Apricot Kernel Oil (8%)
Method (as above):
Either:
Combine all ingredients in a jug, mix thoroughly and pour into bottle or pumps.
Or alternatively, place ingredients into an amber glass bottle, screw on the lid and shake to mix. I prefer this method and then pour directly from the amber bottle to fill my pump as required.
Mature Skin Formula
Ingredients:
- 30g Fractionated Coconut Oil (30%)
- 20g Camellia Oil (20%)
- 20g Olive Squalane (20%)
- 10g Jojoba Oil (10%)
- 10g Evening Primrose (10%)
- 5g Rosehip Oil (5%)
- 5g Abyssinian Oil (5%)
Method (as above):
Either:
Combine all ingredients in a jug, mix thoroughly and pour into bottle or pumps.
Or alternatively, place ingredients into an amber glass bottle, screw on the lid and shake to mix. I prefer this method and then pour directly from the amber bottle to fill my pump as required.
The following Ingredients are suitable for inclusion in your serums and around the eye formulas Infused Oils:
- Abyssinian Oil - Nourishes, hydrates, locking in moisture and smoothing the skin's complexion.
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Apricot Kernel Oil - Suitable for sensitive, mature and inflamed skin, light, yet emollient oil that is high in oleic and linoleic acids
- Argan Oil - Rich in vitamin E and absorbs quickly, making it an excellent addition to virtually all cosmetic products.
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Avocado Oil - Useful in serums as it is rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B5 (Panthothenic acid), Vitamin D, E, minerals, protein, lecithin and fatty acids
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Calendula Infused Oil - Soothing and calming
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Camellia Oil - Light and good for dry and ageing skin, penetrates well and reputed to be restorative
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Carrot Infused Oil - Don't use too much of this deep orange coloured oil
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Evening Primrose Oil - Is exceptionally nourishing oil for the skin and suitable for all skin types. It is high in in the essential fatty acid gamma-linolenic acid
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Fractionated Coconut Oil - Very light and good for fine, ageing skin
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Hazelnut - Useful for oily skin, an astringent oil that is quite penetrating
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Hemp Seed Oil - Useful anti-inflammatory reputed to be balancing and healing
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Jojoba Oil - Love it, so stable, similar to the skin's own sebum, a must in facial blends
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Rosehip Oil - Is rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals and excellent for mature and dry skin. Rosehip is reputed to improve the skin's elasticity and help to reduce wrinkles and scarring, has anti-oxidant properties
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Olive Squalane - Ultra fine, penetrates quickly and restorative
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Oat Extract - Soothing and mildly anti-aging
- Pure Oat Oil - Golden oat oil is nourishing, moisturisig and excellent for sensitive and mature skin
