DIY Beauty Products with doTERRA Essential Oils: A Natural Approach to Skincare

Creating your own beauty products with doTERRA essential oils offers a natural, customisable, and effective way to enhance skincare routines. Essential oils like Lavender, Tea Tree, and Frankincense provide soothing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties that support healthy, radiant skin. In this blog, we’ll explore a few essential oil options for beauty routines and provide easy, DIY recipes for you to create your own natural skincare products at home.

Benefits of Essential Oils in Beauty Products

• Customisable: Essential oils offer various skin benefits, allowing you to customise products based on your specific skin type and concerns.
• Chemical-Free: Homemade beauty products are free from synthetic chemicals, preservatives, and fragrances, reducing potential skin irritation.
• Cost-Effective: Making your own products can be more affordable than purchasing commercial alternatives, especially for luxury items like serums and scrubs.

Top doTERRA Essential Oils for Skincare

• Lavender: Known for its calming and soothing properties, Lavender oil can help reduce redness and inflammation and is gentle enough for sensitive skin.
• Tea Tree (Melaleuca): Naturally antiseptic, Tea Tree oil is excellent for acne-prone skin, helping to purify and reduce breakouts.
• Frankincense: A powerful anti-ageing oil, Frankincense helps to firm skin, reduce wrinkles, and even skin tone.
• Ylang Ylang: Ideal for balancing oil production, Ylang Ylang is helpful for both oily and combination skin.
• Roman Chamomile: Gentle and soothing, Roman Chamomile is excellent for reducing redness and calming sensitive skin.
• Geranium: Known for its regenerative properties, Geranium oil can improve skin elasticity and minimise the appearance of scars and dark spots.

DIY Recipes for Beauty Products

Lavender & Frankincense Facial Serum

This nourishing serum is perfect for all skin types, providing hydration and anti-ageing benefits.

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons Jojoba or Rosehip oil
• 4 drops Lavender essential oil
• 3 drops Frankincense essential oil

Instructions: Mix oils in a small glass bottle. Apply 2–3 drops to clean skin each evening, gently massaging in circular motions.

Tea Tree & Aloe Vera Face Mist

Perfect for acne-prone or oily skin, this mist helps to tone and refresh the skin while reducing shine.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup distilled water
• 2 tablespoons Aloe Vera gel
• 4 drops Tea Tree essential oil

Instructions: Combine ingredients in a spray bottle, shake well, and mist onto the face after cleansing or throughout the day for a refreshing touch-up.

Ylang Ylang & Lavender Body Scrub

This luxurious body scrub will leave your skin soft, smooth, and delicately fragranced.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sugar (brown or white)
• 1/2 cup coconut oil (melted)
• 5 drops Ylang Ylang essential oil
• 3 drops Lavender essential oil

Instructions: Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Gently massage the scrub onto damp skin in the shower, then rinse off for silky, hydrated skin.

Chamomile & Geranium Facial Oil for Sensitive Skin

This calming oil blend is ideal for soothing irritated or sensitive skin.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons Sweet Almond oil
• 3 drops Roman Chamomile essential oil
• 3 drops Geranium essential oil

Instructions: Combine the oils in a small bottle and apply a few drops to the skin as a soothing moisturiser, ideal for both morning and night.

Safety Tips for Using Essential Oils on Skin

• Dilute Properly: Essential oils are potent, so always dilute them with a carrier oil (such as jojoba, coconut, or sweet almond oil) to prevent skin irritation.
• Patch Test: Conduct a patch test on a small area of skin to check for sensitivity, especially if you have sensitive or reactive skin.
• Avoid Sunlight with Citrus Oils: Oils like Lemon and Orange are photosensitive and can increase skin sensitivity to sunlight. Avoid using them on exposed skin before sun exposure.
• Use High-Quality Oils: Choose CPTG (Certified Pure Tested Grade) essential oils, such as doTERRA oils, to ensure product purity and efficacy.

Final Thoughts on DIY Beauty with Essential Oils

Making your own beauty products with doTERRA essential oils allows you to personalise your skincare routine with natural ingredients that nurture your skin. From hydrating serums to rejuvenating scrubs, these essential oil recipes can be easily adapted to suit different skin types and preferences. Incorporating essential oils into your beauty routine provides a simple yet luxurious way to enjoy the therapeutic benefits of natural botanicals, leaving your skin radiant and refreshed.

Give these recipes a try and see how doTERRA essential oils can elevate your skincare routine naturally!