DIY Face Serum for Aging Skin

When I was young I didn’t give a second thought to taking care of my skin. Because of too many hours in the sun and harsh acne treatments, my skin has paid the price. If I only knew then what I know now.

But because I can’t go back to my twenties, I try to make better choices these days. This includes avoiding ‘beauty’ products containing questionable ingredients and making a lot of my own personal care products. Not only is it fun to DIY, but when you make your own, you know exactly what is in it.

By making your own DIY face serum for aging skin you are going to benefit in several ways, and here are two big ones:
  • You will save money.

    Creams and serums for aging skin can cost a ton of money. By investing in a few simple (and versatile!) ingredients, you can save yourself a lot of money over time by making your own.

  • You will avoid a laundry list of questionable ingredients.

    Take this popular over the counter option below. Although this brand won’t cost as much as some other options, just around $30, the ingredient list is downright scary…

RETINYL ACETATE (VITAMIN A ACETATE), FRAGRANCE, BUTYLPARABEN, DIAZOLIDINYL UREA (FORMALDEHYDE RELEASER), TRIETHANOLAMINE,ALCOHOL DENATURED, METHYLPARABEN, PEG-100 STEARATE, PEG-20 STEARATE, POLYSORBATE-80, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, D&C RED 33, RED 33 (CI 17200), ACRYLAMIDE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/ACRYLIC ACID COPOLYMER, GLYCERIN, CHLORPHENESIN, ACETYL TRIFLUOROMETHYLPHENYL VALYLGLYCINE, YELLOW 10 ALUMINUM LAKE, POLYCAPROLACTONE, LITHIUM MAGNESIUM SODIUM SILICATE, BEESWAX, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, GLYCERYL STEARATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CAPRYL GLYCOL, ISOCETYL STEARATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, STEARYL ALCOHOL, STEARIC ACID, ISOHEXADECANE, WATER 1

And although some of these ingredients are perfectly safe, a lot of them should definitely be avoided, including some of the top offenders including:
Retinyl Acetate is a synthetic Vitamin A ingredient that has been linked to mutations at the cellular level and reproductive toxicity.

Unfortunately these are only 3 of the over 30 ingredients in this one product. Add them all together and you have a recipe for disaster.

So how do you make your own healthy DIY face serum for aging skin?

It’s pretty easy! Just mix together a few skin supporting ingredients and you have a simple, healthy, effective face serum. For this recipe you will need a carrier oil  and a few essential oils. That’s it!

We highly suggest using our powerful, secret ingredient carrier oil, but there are definitely other carrier oil options.

Rosehip Seed Oil is from the seeds of a wild rose bush in Chile. This is a great carrier oil option for aging skin because it contains the Vitamins C and A. It is also high in essential fatty acids including linoliec, linolenic, and oleic acid and absorbs easily into the skin. Great for rejuvenating and evening out your skin tone.

Rosehip seed oil is UhMaaaZing for the skin and the super important secret ingredient in this recipe. We love this unrefined organic rose hip oil. This is a carrier oil you can add into loads of DIYs, so its worth having around the house for many other applications.

DIY Face Serum for Aging Skin

Supplies/Ingredients

  • Container(s) – ½ oz dark glass bottle with dropper

Make It

  • Add all ingredients to a ½ oz dark glass bottle with dropper.
  • Roll between hands to mix together.
  • Apply a small, pea sized amount after cleansing the face.
  • Store in a cool, dark place.
Could that be any easier? That’s the awesome thing about DIY! It doesn’t have to be complicated.

xo,

Not feeling particularly DIYish?

Simply not enough hours in the day? Pinning more than you could ever tackle these days? No worries. I have got you covered.

Please, head on over to my Pronounce Skincare Shop where I do offer a fantastic handcrafted, organic Face Serum. While you are there, please look around at all of my other skincare creations. I love making them for my family and for you!

Comments 19

  1. Does the rosehip seed oil have the scent of roses? I have issues with some flower scents and roses are the worst for me. If there is a scent of roses, can I use Almond oil instead. It also has a high rate of absorbency. Thank you.

    1. Hi Sharon! Rosehip seed oil does not have the scent of roses. I actually would say there is not much of a scent at all to rosehip seed oil! This carrier oil is super important for this recipe because it contains Vitamin C and A which is great for aging skin! Hope this helps you! Happy DIYing 🙂

  2. Hi Jess, may I know why the ingredients for your “face serum” DIY and face serum that you’ve made for sale is different recipes ?. I’m a person that like to DIY, do you mind to share the recipes for your face moisturizer cause I couldn’t find it on your website. Thank you in advance and I appreciated very much for your kindness to share all your recipes on your website. Best regards from Canada.

    1. Hi Lia! I love how much you love DIYing! Unfortunately, the face moisturizer is one of the recipes we haven’t gotten up on the blog yet. We have a few other recipes that we’re sure you will love like this anti-aging night cream or this skin lightening serum. Make sure you sign up for our newsletter to receive all the latest blog updates! I hope this has helped you! Happy DIYing 😊

  3. hi! just want to ask if you deleted the recipe of super anti aging cream or serum… can you please lost it again. thank you…

  4. You are unique in that you care and share. Not too many internet folks are as secure as you are about sharing recipes and ideas. You’re amazing! Really! One of the world’s truly good people. Thank you, so much, just for being you! xo

    1. I have been looking on line for frankincense oil. It is difficult to find a skin care grade. Can you recommend some that are skin care grade?

      1. Hi there! Great question…among a few other companies, I’m a fan of Mountain Rose Herbs for essential oils. They have certified organic, sustainably sourced, quality frankincense EO. Happy DIYing!

  5. I am 71 and looking for a natural face care system. Please recommend the proper products. I am ready for something new!
    Thanks,
    Mary

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