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Face Oil Blend

Sweet almond and castor oil with tea tree, lavender, frankincense and myrrh.

Makes 35 ml · Dilution about 4% · Face

You'll need

Base

  • 28 ml sweet almond oil
  • 7 ml castor oil

Essential oils

  • 8 drops tea tree essential oil
  • 6 drops lavender essential oil
  • 4 drops frankincense essential oil
  • 4 drops myrrh essential oil
  • 3 drops fragonia essential oil
  • 2 drops eucalyptus essential oil

Equipment

  • dropper bottle
  • measuring syringe or cylinder

Method

  1. Measure the sweet almond and castor oils into a dropper bottle.
  2. Add the essential oils.
  3. Put the lid on and shake gently to mix.

How to use

Wash your face first, then smooth on a few drops. It’s stronger than most face oils, so if it feels too much, dilute it further with fractionated coconut oil.

What it isn't

Not a medicine.

Safety

  • Patch-test on a small area of skin first, and stop if it irritates.
  • Keep away from eyes. If it gets in, rinse with plenty of water.
  • Check with a midwife or doctor before using during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
  • Not for babies or young children. Peppermint and eucalyptus especially should be kept away from under-6s.
  • Keep away from cats and other pets. Several essential oils are toxic to them, even diffused.