DIY Anti Aging Face Serum Recipe
I started getting serious about natural skincare around the same time I learned more about herbs and how powerful they are for my skin.
For a long time I was still buying “clean” serums from the store because I thought making my own face serum was somehow too complicated, too risky, or reserved for people with actual chemistry knowledge.
Spoiler: it’s not. This DIY anti aging face serum takes maybe five minutes to put together, uses ingredients I already had on my herb shelf, and honestly works better than anything I would have spent $40 on!
What finally pushed me to make it myself was noticing that so many store-bought options, even the “natural” ones, were mostly filler. This homemade face serum is basically pure actives.
Every single ingredient is doing something. There’s no water, no preservatives, no mystery. Just a few carrier oils, resins I infused into them, and essential oils that have been used for centuries to support healthy, glowing skin. I’ll walk you through what everything does and why I put this particular combination together to make a powerful anti aging face serum recipe!
Benefits of Each Ingredient
Here is why I chose each ingredient in this homemade face serum:
- Frankincense has been used in traditional skincare and wellness practices for THOUSANDS of years, and for good reason. When the resin is infused into an oil, it’s a beautiful base for any anti aging face serum because it’s traditionally associated with supporting the look of firm, even skin.
- Myrrh infused alongside it brings its own long history of use for dry, mature skin. Together they make a deeply nourishing foundation! Again, NOT the essential oils, it is the resin and gum infused into carrier oils.
- Rosehip seed oil is basically the GOLD STANDARD of natural anti aging skincare. It’s packed with essential fatty acids and has been used widely in natural skincare recipes for its ability to support a smooth, hydrated complexion. It absorbs well without feeling heavy, which matters a lot when you’re applying something morning and night.
- Carrot seed oil is one of those ingredients that surprises people. A little goes a LONG way (hence the tiny amount in this recipe), and it’s traditionally valued for its nourishing, regenerative qualities for the skin. It brings a slight warmth to the finished serum and has been used in natural face moisturizer blends for ages.
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DIY Anti Aging Face Serum Recipe
Makes: enough to fill 1 ounce dropper bottle
Ingredients
- Frankincense resin
- Myrrh gum
- Jojoba oil
- 3 tablespoons frankincense myrrh infused jojoba oil
- 1 tablespoon rosehip seed oil
- ¼ teaspoon carrot seed oil
- 12 drops frankincense essential oil
- 1 ounce dropper bottle
Instructions
Make your frankincense myrrh infused jojoba oil. First, grind up the resin to a powder. Then add to a glass jar, about halfway full. Pour over the jojoba oil.
Let sit for 6 weeks, shaking daily. Then strain through a unbleached coffee filter. I use the left over resin powder in my frankincense sugar scrub, it is AMAZING!
In a small glass bowl or measuring cup, combine the frankincense myrrh infused oil and rosehip seed oil.
Stir in the carrot seed oil. A little goes a long way here, so no need to eyeball more.
If using, add 10 to 12 drops of frankincense essential oil and stir well to combine.
Pour the finished serum into a small glass dropper bottle or roller bottle for easy use!
Notes
- Store in a cool, dark place and use within 6 months for best potency. You can add a few drops of vitamin e oil to help it last a bit longer.
- Apply a few drops to clean skin morning and night, gently pressing into the face and neck. Patch test before regular use, especially if using essential oils.
- I prefer to use this at night right before my anti aging face cream.
How to Use It
A few drops is genuinely all you need with this DIY facial serum recipe. I apply it after washing my face, pressing it gently into my skin rather than rubbing, and then I’m done!
It absorbs faster than you’d expect for an oil-based serum and doesn’t leave me feeling greasy 🙂
For storage, a small amber or cobalt glass dropper bottle is ideal since it protects the oils from light degradation.
Anti Aging Face Serum
A simple botanical face serum made with nourishing plant oils and aromatic essential oils to moisturize, soften, and support naturally radiant skin.
Materials
- 3 tablespoons frankincense myrrh infused oil
- 1 tablespoons rosehip seed oil
- ¼ teaspoon carrot seed oil
- 12 drops geranium or lavender essential oil
Tools
- Small glass bowl or measuring cup
- Measuring tablespoons and ¼ teaspoon
- Small spoon or glass stirring rod
- Small funnel
- 2 oz (60 ml) glass dropper or roller bottle
- Label for dating and identifying the serum
Instructions
- In a small glass bowl or measuring cup, combine the frankincense infused oil and rosehip seed oil.
- Stir in the carrot seed oil. A little goes a long way here, so no need to eyeball more.
- If using, add 10-12 drops of geranium or lavender essential oil and stir well to combine.
- Pour the finished serum into a small glass dropper bottle or roller bottle for easy use.
Final Thoughts
I’ve been making this DIY anti aging serum recipe on repeat and I LOVE using it every night! My skin feels more nourished than it has in years, and there’s something really satisfying about knowing exactly what’s going on your face.
Next time I want to try adding a tiny amount of sea buckthorn oil for extra color and antioxidant support, but I’d start with just a drop because it stains everything orange.
If you make this natural face serum, let me know how it turns out for you!
