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5 Natural Anti-Aging Carrier/Essential Oils

February 15, 2012 by Dawn Michelle

This article contains sponsored links from my favorite brand Mountain Rose Herbs. I love their high quality organic/fair trade products, and am blown away by their commitment to zero waste.

There are so many anti-aging products on the market, yet you can easily create your own skin serum at home in minutes.  Here are 5 wonderful anti-aging carrier and essential oils to create your own healing beauty product.  Two carrier oils and 2-3 essential oils of your choice will create the most amazing DIY skin healing serum.

Carrier Oils

Rosehip Seed Oil

Rosehip seed oil is a natural form of retinoic acid, vitamin A, known for regenerating damaged skin tissue.  It reduces scars and hyper-pigmentation, and softens wrinkles.  It’s anti-inflammatory properties helps heal burned skin and eczema.  Rosehip seed oil is a wonderful skin rehydrator for aging, weathered, and dry skin.

Sea Buckthorn Oil

Sea buckthorn oil is anti-oxidant rich containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene, all wonderful for dry, aging, or neglected skin.  It is known for healing acne, hyperpigmentation, burns, eczema, and radiation injuries.

Pomegranate Seed Oil

Pomegranate seed oil is extremely rich in antioxidants, therefore fights free radical damage and aging skin with a potent source of punicic and ellagic acids.  Pomegranate seed oil is richly nourishing to the outer epidermal layer of the skin enhancing skin elasticity and regeneration, while protecting and healing skin aliments such as dry, cracked, irritated, sunburned skin, eczema, and psoriasis.

Essential Oils

Carrot Seed Oil

Carrot seed essential oil is known as a skin detoxing oil wonderful for rejuvenating the skin and softening wrinkles.  Although it is most popular in anti-aging products, it also helps heal eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis, and other skin rashes and irritations.  It blends extremely well with geranium essential oil which lifts the mood and also very nurturing to many skin ailments.

Neroli Oil

Neroli essential oil is very calming and soothing to nerves.  It has a light sweet floral fragrance and is a wonderful perfuming oil.  It has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties.  Neroli essential oil is good for all skin types:  sensitive, dry, oily, and mature.  It is great for healing scars, increasing circulation, anxiety, headaches, as well as for wrinkles and stretch marks.  Neroli blends well with chamomile, geranium, rose, and lavender essential oils which are all wonderful in skin care products.

Creating Your Own Serum

To create your own anti-aging oil serum mix a light carrier oil such as jojoba, apricot, or almond oil with your nutrient rich anti-aging carrier oil, and one or two essential oils.  You can do a 60/40 mix of carrier oils, using more of your less expensive carrier oil, and adding 5-6 drops of essential oils to one ounce of carrier oil.  Customize your oil as you wish and add to a clean 2 or 4 oz glass bottle with glass dropper for easy application.

Most likely you’d love to see a sample recipe on exactly how to make your own facial serum for dry, damaged, or mature skin types.  If that’s the case, then you will love this recipe for the Rosehips & Carrot Seed Facial Serum.  Creating your own moisturizing facial serum is extremely easy!

If you have acne prone skin, then definitely read about oils specifically for acne prone skin.  

(Image by D Sharon Pruitt)

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  1. Rae says

    February 15, 2012 at 10:11 am

    Currently, I’m using sunflower oil. It’s good. It keeps my post-acne hyperpigmentation at bay.

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      February 15, 2012 at 12:44 pm

      Hi Rae, Good to know. Sunflower oil is also a ceramide oil and good for hair too. Have a beautiful beautiful day!

      Reply
  2. Jean says

    February 15, 2012 at 10:10 pm

    Wow, there’s really so many different oils for your skin.. it’s almost overwhelming! I have some scars, so neroli looks enticing. I also want to try pomegranate oil.. I use the 100% Pure Pomegranate Moisturizer and it’s awesome! I see you’re a 100% Pure fan too – aren’t they awesome? 😀

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      February 16, 2012 at 7:15 pm

      Hi Jean,
      I’m a big 100% Pure fan! I love their skin care, makeup, and body care! Yes there are so many wonderful natural oils to choose from. As soon as I run out of one I like to try another, and they can be very different from each other and still wonderful in their own way. We really can find everything that we need in nature.
      Best,
      Dawn Michelle

      Reply
  3. chineze says

    September 7, 2012 at 1:54 pm

    i love natural oils. I presently use sesame oil, almond oil and palm kernel seed oil.

    Reply
  4. Regine says

    September 19, 2012 at 3:29 am

    I use organic extra virgin coconut oil for both my face and prepoo. I spray my face with rose water Glycerine ( from Whole Foods), then apply he evco. I do this at night and in the morning but in the morning i also use a 20 or 30 SPF oil free lotion.

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      September 20, 2012 at 8:51 pm

      Hi Regine, I love coconut oil, yet noticed that I can not use it on my face any more. Kind of a bummer since it is a wonderful natural oil. I do use coconut oil for hair and as a body oil though. Thanks for sharing your all natural skin care regimen!

      Reply
  5. Summer says

    February 14, 2013 at 6:45 am

    This is great! I currently have a mixture of rose oil, jojoba oil, and water that I spray on my face right after the shower and then I use tea tree oil to help prevent any breakouts and then CeraVe facial lotion. At night I will also use pure vitamine E oil on areas where I have acne scars and this routine has cleared up my acne and acne scars

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      February 14, 2013 at 6:37 pm

      Hi Summer,

      Thanks for your comment and beauty tips! Rose essential oil is amazing and so is jojoba oil! I haven’t used tea tree oil in a long time, but it is fantastic for healing piercings too.

      Also I looked up CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion to learn more about it as it has gained a lot of popularity lately, but the ingredients aren’t too cute:

      Water (Purified), Glycerin, Capric/Caprylic Stearic Triglyceride, Behentrimonium Methylsulfate/Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth 20, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 6 11, Ceramide 1, Hyaluronic Acid, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Polysorbate 20, Polyglyceryl 3 Diisostearate, Potassium Phosphate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Phytosphingosine, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum.

      It takes time to understand what ingredients are used for, which synthetic ingredients aren’t healthy for the body, and which ingredients make the product amazing, yet it is so worth learning and knowing what you are putting on your body. There are a bunch of natural organic brands with wonderful moisturizing lotions that you can check out with super healthy ingredients on this page if you are interested. Hope you’re having a beautiful day and again thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  6. tears says

    April 1, 2013 at 12:44 am

    Hi Dawn,

    Thanks for this post! Sea buckthorn oil interests me personally as I have old acne scars. Do you know whether there’s a difference between the seed oil and the fruit/berry oil?

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      April 1, 2013 at 4:50 pm

      Hi tears, This is what I found out… http://montecho.wordpress.com/2011/02/22/sea-buckthorn-fruit-oil-vs-seed-oil-do-you-know-the-difference/

      Reply
  7. Victoria says

    May 14, 2013 at 9:34 am

    Hi Dawn!

    I was interested in buying an oil that would help with my hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone. I am debating between rosehip seed oil and sea buckthorn oil. What is your opinion? My mother and grandmother want me to use dangerous skin lightening creams, but I know that I don’t want to take that risk. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      May 14, 2013 at 12:16 pm

      Hi Victoria,

      To really help heal hyperpigmentation I suggest using both a facial wash or treatment as well as a natural moisturizer. It is also important to wear a natural sunscreen or mineral makeup with SPF so that the areas that you are evening up do not get darker from the sun. Here is an article that I wrote on hyperpigmentation that offers 10 natural solutions. Another which I discovered after writing this article is turmeric powder which I wrote about in this DIY facial mask recipe.

      Be gentle with your skin and use maybe two of the natural solutions. You can also use a q-tip and spot treat any dark spots on your face at night with turmeric powder by mixing it with a bit moisturizer or natural facial oil and applying it directly to the spot. It isn’t glamorous yet it does help. Just make sure that you cover your pillow with an old towel so that you do not stain it with turmeric. Use kasturi turmeric if you are fair skinned which is different than the turmeric you will find in the cooking section of the grocery store. I use organic turmeric from the grocery store, yet it does not stain my skin tone.

      Hope this helps!

      Reply
  8. Victoria says

    May 15, 2013 at 8:42 am

    Hi Dawn! I love love love your blog!! I was wondering if, instead of mixing the fancy oils with carrier oils, it would be possible to mix them with something else, such as aloe vera, to obtain a lighter consistency more suitable for oily skin. Also, I´d love to know your thoughts on neem oil and how to use it. I´ve read all sorts of wonderful things about it, and that it´s good for acne prone skin. Thank you so much for all this amazing info!!

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      May 16, 2013 at 11:26 pm

      Hi Victoria,

      When you say fancy oils I’m thinking you mean essential oils. Yes you can mix the essential oils with aloe vera. It would be a lighter consistency as you said and great for your skin. Try adding a few drops of essential oil per ounce of aloe vera. When mixing carrier oils with aloe vera you will need an emulsifier to combine the carrier oil and aloe vera together.

      Also I haven’t used neem oil in a long long time and only had a tiny bit when I did purchase it. It is a great antibacterial and anti-inflammatory oil, yet with a strong scent with a medium to thick consistency. You can use neem oil for skin and hair and even better mix it with one of your favorite carrier oils.

      Thanks for the love and hope this was helpful <3

      Reply
  9. Anum says

    June 10, 2013 at 1:58 am

    I can’t decide which anti-aging carrier to use! They all sound great! Can I use a few drops of each mixed with an essential oil? or would that be too much? Thank you

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      June 11, 2013 at 11:06 am

      Hi Anum,

      I loving mixing oils! To make sure that an oil suits my skin I will try individual carrier oils first by themselves. I will then try individual essential oils in the carrier oils. Essential oils need to be heavily diluted in carrier oils when placed on your skin. I suggest no more than 10 drops of an essential oil to 1 ounce of a carrier oil or carrier oil mix. You can also use even less essential oil and have a quality product. It just depends on the mix and your skins needs.

      Best wishes <3

      Reply
  10. Cynthia says

    July 1, 2013 at 9:22 am

    I currently use jojoba, rosehip, evening primrose and a bit of tea tree to prevent acne. I have combat skin and am 35. Do I still need to use a serum prior to putting on my oil mix (such as Clarins Double Serum Complete)or can I do without the serum completely?

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      July 1, 2013 at 5:56 pm

      Hi Cynthia,

      I personally like to keep my skin care regimen as simple as possible. I don’t think it is absolutely necessary to layer serums with moisturizers, yet some products do work in synergy with each other. When using new products I like to isolate them, and use only one at a time so I know how my skin reacts to it. With combination skin sometimes only the drier areas may need to be layered.

      I’ve noticed with my own skin that using gentle cleansers that do not disrupt the skin’s pH balance calm the skin in general. I also have combination skin. Hope this is helpful!

      ~Dawn Michelle

      Reply
  11. Cynthia says

    July 1, 2013 at 9:23 am

    I meant I have combination skin!

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      July 1, 2013 at 5:57 pm

      I thought so 🙂

      Reply
  12. Bettie king says

    July 1, 2013 at 10:12 am

    What about coconut oil?

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      July 1, 2013 at 6:01 pm

      Hi Bettie,

      I’ve learned overtime that coconut oil can be a bit tricky. It can be soothing to some skin types while causing acne in others. Because I am acne prone, I’ve stopped using coconut oil on anything other than my hair on occasion or for oil pulling. I also use coconut oil to cook with and other food preparations because it is a very healthy oil to consume. Coconut oil also has wonderful antibacterial properties though and smells amazing.

      Best wishes!

      Reply
  13. Connie says

    July 1, 2013 at 12:49 pm

    I am currently using carrot seed essential oil mixed with aloe for my skin. I am 55 and have dark circles so I wondered if the Kasturi Tumeric powder mixed as previously explained would help with that?

    Also, what is an emulsifier and how would I add that to the carrot seed/aloe mix? (Probably a silly question, but I don’t know.)

    Thank you so much.

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      July 1, 2013 at 6:08 pm

      Hi Connie,

      Carrot seed oil is wonderful! Turmeric is fantastic for brightening and healing skin as well. As for the dark circles I always suggest looking to see what is going on within the body. Our face can literally be a map of our health. You can see this Chinese Face Chart here and see what I’m talking about. As for emulisfiers, they bind oil to water to create creams, lotions, and gels. A few natural emulifiers are lecithin, beeswax, and guar gum. Google “easy lotion recipes” to learn more about how to create your own.

      Best,
      Dawn Michelle

      Reply
  14. pamela murphy says

    July 1, 2013 at 4:22 pm

    I have been using argan oil, it is wonderful but expensive, would so much rather make my own. Thank you so kindly.

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      July 1, 2013 at 6:10 pm

      You are so welcome Pamela! It is so fun and rewarding to create your own beauty products. Have a beautiful day!

      Reply
  15. pamela murphy says

    July 1, 2013 at 4:25 pm

    I have been using Argan oil,it works great but is so expensive, would live to try mixing my own

    Reply
  16. Linda says

    July 2, 2013 at 11:27 am

    I use a mix I buy from a woman in Oregon, it has shea butter, Emu oil, Arnica, Hemp oil, and Ginger. Wonderful stuff! Both for face and body, also for a muscle rub. I use it every day, I’m 51, and have hardly any signs of aging. I use honey and lemon to wash my face.

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      July 2, 2013 at 1:48 pm

      This sounds amazing Linda! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  17. Connie says

    July 2, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    thanks Dawn…appreciate the information and help!

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      July 5, 2013 at 8:15 am

      You’re so welcome Connie!

      Reply
  18. KatieLynne says

    September 8, 2013 at 8:15 pm

    What a fantastic topic…in fact, I want to thank you for your entire blog!! I’m learning so much because you make it so easy to absorb (little pun :)). Can’t wait to get started with using a personalized concoction. You’re just wonderful for sharing and explaining all of this in such a beautiful way.

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      September 9, 2013 at 12:34 pm

      Thank you so much Katie Lynne! I’m glad that you liked this article. Let me know if you make your own oil serum and how it turns out.

      Reply
  19. Carla says

    October 24, 2013 at 9:38 pm

    Hi,

    I have combination acne prone skin would you recommend I use rose hip seed oil as a carrier oil?

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      October 26, 2013 at 11:04 pm

      Hi Carla,
      For acne prone skin maybe try jojoba or even hemp oil. I plan to do a series of article on natural skin care and also some more tips for acne prone skin in the next week or so. In the meantime check out this article that I wrote about acne and hyperpigmentation. Hope you are having a great weekend!

      Reply
  20. doyin says

    November 25, 2013 at 10:17 pm

    Hi Dawn. You are an amazing soul, thx for the tips and information! Am going to try making my own serum. What can I add to my oil as a brightening agent, annd also what natural product serves as spf?

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      November 26, 2013 at 2:34 pm

      Hi Doyin,
      I do have two brightening masks that I think you’ll really like. You can find the recipe here and here. Have a beautiful day!

      Reply
  21. Carolyn Kauffman says

    January 27, 2014 at 2:11 pm

    Wish you made your pages user friendly to print so don’t have to run so many extra pages, waste of paper and ink 🙁

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      January 27, 2014 at 4:26 pm

      Hi Carolyn,
      I’ll definitely keep this in mind. In the meantime you can specifically select text to be printed to save paper or even go paperless all together. I hope this helps and enjoy your day!

      Reply
  22. Rita says

    May 4, 2014 at 8:15 pm

    Which one is good for shrinking pores?

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      May 5, 2014 at 8:00 pm

      Hi Rita,

      I have a feeling that enlarged pores may possibly be congested pores. I personally love steaming my face to hydrate my skin and also provide a deep cleansing. You can read more on that here. I use the oil cleansing method with oils high linoleic acids because I am acne prone. Rosehip seed oil, pomegranate oil, and evening primrose oil would be great options because they are high in linoleic acid and also fabulous anti-aging oils. Let me know how this works out for you.

      Best wishes!

      Reply
  23. Elizabeth says

    June 9, 2014 at 1:46 pm

    Hi Dawn Michelle,

    I would like to blend oils to target dark circles and include anti-aging properties.

    I understand it is recommended to dilute some pure form of oils and while I’m only in the beginning stages of research I would like to know your thoughts on the following list of oils I plan to use:

    5 drops – Arnica 100% Pure Essential Oil
    5 drops – Sea Buckthorn Berry 100% Pure Oil
    5 drops – Chamomile Essential Oil Blend (sweet almond oil + chamomile oil)
    20 ml – Sweet Almond Oil 100% pure

    Many Thanks,
    Elizabeth

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      June 10, 2014 at 2:20 pm

      Hi Elizabeth,
      I have not used all of the oils that you have listed, yet I will share that to every 1 oz of a carrier oil I would only add up to 10 drops of an essential oil or combination of essential oils. I hope this helps some. Have a beautiful day!

      Reply
  24. Alix says

    June 10, 2014 at 7:56 pm

    I was wondering how often one would use one of these serums? Daily? Once a week?

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      June 12, 2014 at 9:33 am

      Hi Alix,
      You can use these serums daily. Have a beautiful day!

      Reply
  25. Charlotte says

    July 18, 2014 at 7:46 pm

    Hi Dawn,

    Great tips! I am a great fan on natural oil and using Barbary fig seed oil (from cactus seed). Extremely rich in antioxidants. Great for dark circles and wrinkles.

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      July 25, 2014 at 2:06 pm

      Hi Charlotte,
      Thanks for sharing this and have a great weekend!

      Reply
  26. carole says

    October 18, 2014 at 5:19 am

    I am 68 and have small warts on my forehead, neck, and on my left cheek. I remove my makeup with coconut oil then rinse with organic apple cider vinegar. I then apply a serum I bought over the Internet. I also have dark circles under my eyes. I haven’t seen any changes in my skin. Any suggestions you have would be appreciated.

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      October 19, 2014 at 2:45 pm

      Hi Carol,
      I don’t know too much about warts outside of them being caused by a virus and possibly developing from a weakened immune system. I would see a holistic doctor or homeopathic nutritionist to help you creat balance inside your body. In my opinion all skin ailments are imbalances inside the body being shown on the surface. The same goes with dark circles which are related to the kidneys based on the Chinese face chart which you can see here. I would also use a gentler toner such as a hydrosol for your skin versus apple cider vinegar. Rosehip seed oil makes an excellent moisturizer too by the way.

      Reply
  27. april W says

    October 25, 2014 at 2:57 pm

    Hi. Love reading all of this. What would you recommend to use to tighten facial skin and neck????

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      October 26, 2014 at 8:48 pm

      Hi April W,
      Rosehip seed oil is incredible for skin rejuvination and anti-aging skin in general. I’d also suggest oil cleansing to using traditional facial cleansers which can dehydrate skin. Gently massaging oil into the skin feels divine and I feel helps to tone the skin. I use a warm/hot damp microfiber cloth to remove the cleansing oil, then splash my face with water and follow up with moisturizing with oil to seal in the moisture. <3

      Reply
  28. S says

    November 6, 2014 at 3:35 pm

    Hi Dawn,
    Can you please suggest me an oil which can treat my dry,dull dehydrated skin with lots of pimples and acne.
    I m using rahssoul clay to cleanse my skin and It is helping with fading the scars but doesn’t help at all in clearing my acne or pimples at all and also make my skin dry.
    So I need a moisturizer which I can apply after rahhsoul cleansing.
    I need a moisturizer that can heal my acne,scars without leaving any oily residue.
    Can you please tell me which of the following oil is best for my dry acne prone skin.
    (1) Tamanu oil
    (2) Argan oil
    (3) Rose hip seed oil
    (4) grape seed oil.
    Can you please give me the reasons of which oil is best.

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      November 6, 2014 at 6:57 pm

      Hi S,
      I would try rosehip seed oil. Also definitely look into creating a synergistic lifestyle to help heal your acne. You can get more info on that here and here. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  29. Rhonda says

    January 3, 2015 at 6:19 pm

    Hello Dawn,
    What kind of oil do you suggest as a cleaning oil? I use a homemade Goats milk soap with tea tree oil along with lavender oil. I would like to use a cleaning oil first. This way I can cut back on the lye base soap.

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      January 4, 2015 at 6:11 pm

      Hi Rhonda,
      You can literally use any carrier oil that is compatible with your skin to oil cleanse your face with. You can read more about oils for acne prone skin here and some of those oils recommended are also great for dry skin such as rosehip seed oil which I wrote about here. Hope this helps some!

      Reply
  30. RW says

    February 24, 2015 at 9:28 pm

    I have tried numerous sources to find Pomegranate Seed Oil but have been unsuccessful. If anyone has a good source and wouldn’t mind sharing I would greatly appreciate it.

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      February 26, 2015 at 9:33 am

      Hi RW,
      You can find organic pomegranate seed oil from Mountain Rose Herbs. They have incredible quality oils, butters, teas, herbs, spices etc. Have a beautiful day! <3

      Reply
  31. YB says

    December 18, 2015 at 5:58 pm

    Hi…I’m a 46 year old woman and my skin is not looking too good! I feel like it’s loosing its firmness especially around my mouth. It almost looks like my whole face is starting to sag a little. In addition to that I’m noticing discoloration, especially around my mouth and chin! I’m starting to use a lot more concealer…AND my pores look larger and I’m seeing Crow’s Feet around my eyes. I’d like to try essential oils but there are so many that claim they can help….can anyone help me find the proper essential oils that will help ALL my aging issues on my face? Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      December 18, 2015 at 10:06 pm

      Hi YB,
      The carrier oils and essential oils listed in this article will be helpful to you. This recipe includes some of these ingredients as well. Along with good skin care, and not using cleansers which dry out the skin, definitely focus on getting your beauty sleep, minimizing stress, drinking enough water, and eating a whole foods nutrient rich diet. Happy holidays!

      Reply
  32. sherrie voto says

    December 22, 2015 at 4:58 pm

    HI,
    I am new to your blog and love it. I have been delving into natural beauty for sometime now, however the hair dye issue is so difficult to find natural organic to cover grays well. I have a question I heard if I had color in my hair that using a henna would cause drastic problems with my hair. Just inquiring to see if this is true especially coming from hair professionals. I want to make the switch as I am coloring every three weeks. Thank you

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      December 27, 2015 at 2:57 pm

      Hi Sherrie Voto,

      I’ve heard many hair professionals say the same thing. Henna and indigo which are both natural ingredients used for hair dye can’t be lifted away from hair the way chemical hair colors can. For example if you used natural body art henna because you wanted to dye your hair a beautiful rich red tone and your natural hair was an ash blond, you would not be able to bleach your hair back to blond. The hair bleach would remove your natural color and leave behind the red from the henna.

      Also hair professionals are not in favor of henna because they have also had bad experiences themselves or with clients who have used henna dyes that also contained metallic salts and other nasty chemical ingredients which reck havoc on the hair. This is why it is so important to only use organic henna and body art quality henna. When using henna to dye hair, you must be interested in keeping your hair a natural hair color and not switch up your hair color frequently. The dye will fade slowly but it is a permanent dye.

      On the other side of things henna is the only true hair conditioning hair color I know of. It strengthens hair like no other and gives dark hair a red tint. You can not lighten your hair with henna as it only comes in on color which is red. Henna can be mixed with cassia also called neutral henna to create strawberry blond shades, and also mixed with indigo to create chestnut brown to black hair shades. Definitely do your research before you dive in and also read this article where I share my experience with henna and indigo.
      Best wishes!

      Reply
  33. salina says

    April 3, 2016 at 5:19 am

    I didn’t see this and reactivated my fb just to ask u a question lol ,my question is I’ve looked at hundreds of natural serums and creams and often have ingrediant I’m allergic or extremely sensitive to,in your create your own serums article you say to use a light carrier oil then a nutrient rich anti aging oil,I wanted to make a eye serum with sweet almond oil,carrotseed oil,and vit e,I also read what u said about pumkinseed oil and sound good for my acneRome skin,but don’t know if I can use that around eyes,so is this a good mix and w all these ingrediants can it be used all over face,I also like grapeseed oil…and jojoba I can only use around eyes bcuz that and cocanut oil ,ake me break out,any advice I’d appreciate than you

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      April 4, 2016 at 10:34 am

      Hi Salina,
      I use pumpkin seed and rosehip seed oil all over my face and even eye area. As long as your skin enjoys the oils that you choose you can also use them around the delicate eye area as well. If you are acne prone, using high linoleic oils may be the best fit. I hope this helps some.

      Reply
  34. Gracie Villarreal says

    August 28, 2016 at 4:26 pm

    I use this and I’m always told I don’t look my age (56) , they tell me I look 40
    I love it

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      August 30, 2016 at 1:43 pm

      Hi Gracie Villarral,
      Thanks so much for sharing this and I hope you have a beautiful day!

      Reply
  35. Maria DeAngelo says

    September 5, 2016 at 7:41 pm

    I love you products. They have kept me looking youthful. I will not use anything else.

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      September 6, 2016 at 11:52 am

      Hi Maria DeAngelo,

      I’m so glad that the DIY beauty recipes here have been so helpful to you. Thank you so much for sharing this and have a beautiful day!

      Reply
  36. Ellen says

    November 7, 2016 at 6:03 am

    I need a serum for black skin wrinkles, need mixer of oils, which oils can I buy for a beautiful face and, to remove wrinkles under my eyes. Also have a very bad scar on my face. I need proper oils to mix for anti aging. I’m 42 years old

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    • Dawn Michelle says

      November 8, 2016 at 7:19 pm

      Hi Ellen,

      The suggestions in this article are all wonderful for creating an anti-aging oil serum. You can also see my anti-aging skin care regimen which includes specific products or ingredients to brighten and hydrate the skin plus remove dark spots here. I shared everything that I am currently using from cleanser to anti-aging serum and more. I hope this helps you!

      Reply
  37. Hamza says

    November 11, 2016 at 11:51 pm

    Use neroli oil I have 68 years
    Congratulations

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      November 14, 2016 at 6:26 pm

      Hi Hamza,
      I love neroli hydrosol too! It’s so awesome that you’ve been using the essential oil for your skin for such a long time. Have a beautiful day!

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  38. Anna says

    November 30, 2016 at 11:24 pm

    Hi Dawn Michelle,
    Thank you so much for your blog; it is the first time I have read about natural skincare and actually taken actions to try it rather than the usual giving up because whatever I read left me with more questions than answers. I am very excited to begin the journey of finding out what specific natural skincare works best for me, and your blog is my main source of information and inspiration.

    I have acne-prone skin but would like to use something specifically for anti-aging under my eyes where acne is not an issue. My question is, have you found that what you use under eyes bleeds down into the cheeks and causes breakouts at all? I had an eye cream do this, I believe, so I want to make sure whatever I use under my eyes will either not run/bleed or will not cause breakouts and so will not matter if it runs/bleeds a little. Thank you.

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    • Dawn Michelle says

      December 1, 2016 at 9:37 pm

      Hi Anna,

      Thanks so much for your lovely comment and I’m so glad that you are finding the info here helpful. I actually have to used an eye cream for awhile now but my favorite is by 100% Pure which I wrote about here. Also you can see my current regimen for anti-aging and hydration here. I’ve noticed that the healthier that I eat, the less dark and puffy my undereye area is in general. I used to conceal that area with makeup and now I don’t wear concealer or foundation anymore unless it is a special occasion or for a performance. Please keep me posted on your natural skin care journey!

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  39. sue says

    February 15, 2018 at 1:50 am

    I have made the reship & carrot seed facial serum recipe and my skins still feels very dry in the morning. Can I tweak the recipe in some way to alleviate the dryness please? Its an old skin – 67!!

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    • Dawn Michelle says

      February 26, 2018 at 6:14 pm

      Hi Sue,
      Have you ever tried using organic unrefined shea butter to moisturize your skin? You can definitely add it to this recipe (with a stick blender) and create a facial cream/butter. Shea butter is high in oleic acid which isn’t great for acne prone skin, but if that is not a concern then you might love it. Also definitely increase your water intake and eating healthy fats to moisturize your skin from the inside out. I hope this helps some.

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I met a woman the other day who openly shared some I met a woman the other day who openly shared some of her challenges with motherhood.  Motherhood is intensely challenging, beyond humbling, and at times you just want the day to be over then realizing that you’ll be back at it the next day.  It never ends and there isn’t much reprive.  It’s been on my heart to share some encouragement to any mother who will read this.  I pray this will bless you in some way.  The link is in my profile!
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Fenugreek seeds, also called methi seeds, have a m Fenugreek seeds, also called methi seeds, have a multitude of medicinal properties along with being a prominent spice in many cultural dishes.  For starters, fenugreek seeds are packed with protein for strengthening strands, mucilage for moisturizing and soothing the scalp while detangling the hair, and most importantly nicotinic acid which may minimize hair shedding while soothing scalp issues.  Fenugreek seeds are also anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal which is beneficial for soothing a dry irritated scalp as well as high in iron. 🍂

These little seeds are a win win for natural hair care and can be used in various ways.  I’ve used fenugreek seeds in my beauty regimen on and off for years.  Today I wanted to share four easy ways you can incorporate fenugreek in your hair regimen to promote healthy hair growth.  The link is in the profile. 🍂

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God is so good! We move on FRIDAY. This picture God is so good!  We move on FRIDAY.  This picture was taken before they removed the bricking which was VERY NOISY to say the least.  We haven’t been completely able to avoid the beginning of the construction process, but I honestly think it’s a good thing.  This way we can remain GRATEFUL throughout the entire process.  GRATITUDE during LIFE’S IMPERFECTION develops CONTENTMENT.  That is one thing I work on daily.  If you missed our “We’re Moving Again” testimony it’s on the blog. 🌿🍁🍃

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Friday mornings are my busiest mornings of the wee Friday mornings are my busiest mornings of the week.  I make muffins for Saturday’s breakfast (either corn bread, pumpkin, or banana bread muffins) to have with fruit, a big crockpot dinner for the weekend (beans & rice bowls, lentils and sweet potato stews, or a big veggie and red potato stew) to serve with bread, tortillas, grains, and/or salad depending on the dish, and I’m usually putting orders together to go out for @iamazuha today too.  All the while I’m also making other food for the day. 🍂🥧🍁

Friday’s are crazy because of the usual responsibilities, but mainly because I really want to relax a bit over the weekend.  Over this past year I’ve worked really hard to create systems to make working from home and being a homemaker easier.  Homemaking really is like running a small boutique bed and breakfast hotel.  It takes planning ahead, having a solid system, financial planning, commitment, and a lot of love.  I’ve been learning to really enjoy this process.  Just like everybody else I’ve been baking more this year than ever.  Very rewarding. 🍂🥧🍁

Wishing all of you a beautiful and blessed weekend! 
💞Dawn Michelle
We’re MOVING again! With everything going on wi We’re MOVING again!  With everything going on with the world wide pandemic, I’m seeing the importance of sharing anything good that the Lord is doing in your life with others.  We need HOPE.  We need to share the JOY of walking with God.  The testimonies of glorifying God would just add encouragement that I know I need.  I LOVE hearing of God making ways out of no way, giving us more hope and FAITH. 🌿🍂🍃

I was initially praying to God for ways to endure what we were about to go through while somehow someway making it nice for my family during the process.  But God was already orchestrating a new way for us to not even have to endure it at all.  Read my testimony on Minimalist Beauty... (link in profile) 🌿🍂🍃

If God has done ANYTHING in your life no matter how small PLEASE share it in the comments below.  We all need to hear what’s good!  The news shares otherwise, but we can create a space here of good testimonies.  Please share below and I pray you are having a blessed day. 🌿🍂🍃

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We could all use an IMMUNE BOOST right now.  Here’s a simple juice recipe that I make for just that.  I call it SPICY APPLE JUICE and my three (almost four) year old drinks it up no problem! 🍎 

I simply juice 2 WHOLE medium/large APPLES (3 small apples pictured) + 3 CLOVES of GARLIC in a slow masticating juicer for one immune boosting serving.  Yes I do include the core as it has many health benefits. 🍎 

After having my 1st official winter back on the east coast last year, RAW GARLIC was how I made it through without getting sick at all while caring for sick family members. 🍎 

Since then I juice garlic in many of my juice recipes or mince up multiple cloves as dinner toppings for chickpea pasta, beans and rice bowls, and stews.  What I LOVE most of all is hearing my son say, “More Juice?” Proud Mama!!!! 🍎

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I started wearing linen clothing because it’s ex I started wearing linen clothing because it’s extremely practical.  Linen is one of the most environmentally friendly fabrics on the market.  Linen is also considered the world’s strongest natural fabric.  After tiring of purchasing new clothing every season for my heavily worn small capsule wardrobe, it just made sense to look for mid and heavy weight linen garments that could be worn year round and layered that actually lasted. 
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Linen clothing can last up to 2-3 decades if properly cared for.  I’ve made some mistakes along the way, but have finally found a simple method for caring for my linen garments. (Link in profile.)
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I stopped using henna, I tossed my comb and brush, I stopped using henna, I tossed my comb and brush, I wear hair buns 95% of the time, and my hair care routine only got simpler with only two “products”. All the details plus why I really cut my hair last spring on the blog.  Much love!  #minimalistbeauty #curlyhairroutine #naturalhaircare

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