Skin Care

Helichrysum Face Mask

Did you know helichrysum has been called the “immortal flower” or “everlasting flower”? This is because of its major rejuvenating benefits for the skin, 

as well as its use in antiaging products.


Taken from the golden flowers of the helichrysum plant, Helichrysum essential oil has a honey-sweet aroma and is—no surprise—a favorite skincare oil. 



When used topically, Helichrysum can help give your skin that “immortal” feeling as it refreshes and rejuvenates, especially when it’s used on the face. 


Want to make the power of Helichrysum essential oil work for your skin? Try this DIY Helichrysum face mask at home for the glowing complexion you’ve been dreaming of. 


Ingredients:

  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil or jojoba oil                                                 
  • ¼ ripe avocado
  • 2 drops Helichrysum oil


Instructions:​​​​​​​

  1. Mash up the avocado until smooth. Add the honey, coconut oil or jojoba oil, and Helichrysum oil. Mix well.
  2. Spread the mask over your face (and neck, if desired). Leave on for 15 minutes, then wash off with warm water.
  3. Apply moisturizer and enjoy your smooth, hydrated skin.

Clay Facial Mask

Help cleanse and nourish your skin with this easy clay mask. It is great for all skin types and can be customized with your favourite essential oils. 


This recipe makes enough for one facial mask and should be applied to skin at least once a week for best results

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons bentonite clay
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 drop Frankincense oil
  • 1 drop Lavender oil
  • 1 drop Melaleuca essential oil


Note: Bentonite clay can be purchased at your local health food store. Do not use a metal bowl or spoon with bentonite clay as it can  make it less effective.


Instructions

  1. Combine clay and vinegar in bowl and stir until well combined.  Tip: For a thicker mask, add an additional half teaspoon of clay.
  2. Add essential oils.
  3. Apply to clean skin, avoiding the areas around eyes and mouth.
  4. Let dry for 5–15 minutes.
  5. Rinse with warm water and follow with moisturizer.

Tea Tree Make-Up Remover Wipes


Some days, you just need a quick, no-fuss way to take off your makeup. Whether you’re running out the door, winding down for the night, or chasing after little ones, having convenient makeup remover wipes on hand can be a game-changer.


This DIY version not only saves you a trip to the store, but also lets you control what goes on your skin. With nourishing ingredients you likely already have at home, these wipes gently cleanse, refresh, and help leave your skin feeling soft and smooth.


Tea Tree essential oil is the secret weapon in this recipe, offering its well-known cleansing and rejuvenating properties. It can help reduce the appearance of blemishes and soothe occasional skin irritations, making it a fantastic addition to your daily skincare routine.


Plus, when you make your own wipes, you get the satisfaction of knowing exactly what’s inside—no harsh chemicals, just simple, effective ingredients for an easy, on-the-go solution to makeup removal.


Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons witch hazel
  • 2 Tablespoons Fractionated Coconut Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons distilled water
  • 1–2 drops Tea Tree essential oil
  • Roll of paper towels


Instructions

  1. Combine witch hazel, Fractionated Coconut Oil, and water in a small bowl and stir.
  2. Add Tea Tree essential oil.
  3. Use a serrated knife to cut the roll of paper towels in half width wise and remove tube from one half.
  4. Put the half without the tube in an airtight container, then pour the solution over the roll.
  5. Replace lid and shake.
  6. To use, pull wipes from center and wipe off makeup.
  7. Store in a cool, dry place and use within three months.

Strawberry-Lime Sugar Scrub

Are you someone who likes skin care products that smell like fruit? Most fruity skin care products on the market are full of artificial fragrances and chemicals that trick your nose into thinking that it is the real thing, when it really isn't.


This DIY Strawberry-Lime Sugar Scrub smells like fresh strawberry jam and can be made at home in just a few easy steps.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries
  • 1 cup raw turbinado sugar
  • ⅓ cup organic virgin coconut oil
  • ⅓ cup doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 drops Lime oil


Instructions

  1. In a large plastic bag, add strawberries and crush with a rolling pin.
  2. Add crushed strawberries and sugar into large bowl.
  3. In a microwavable glass cup, add the organic virgin coconut oil and place in microwave for 15 seconds or until melted.
  4. In the glass cup with melted virgin coconut oil, add Fractionated Coconut Oil, vanilla extract, and Lime essential oil. Stir until combined and add to bowl with strawberries and sugar.
  5. Stir until everything is combined. If mixture looks too dry, add 1 teaspoon of Fractionated Coconut Oil at a time until consistency is right.
  6. Store in airtight container.
  7. To us, take a handful of scrub into hands and rub together until sugar dissolves. Rinse under warm water and pat dry. For added softness, rub hands with doTERRA SPA Hand & Body Lotion.

Razor Relief Serum

Shaving may be essential, but razor bumps are not. Provide relief to your skin with this Razor Relief Serum enhanced with calming doTERRA essential oils that will help your skin look and feel beautiful.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Fractionated Coconut Oil
  • ¼ cup rosewater (can be purchased at health food stores)
  • 5 drops Frankincense oil
  • 5 drops Lavender oil
  • 5 drops Tea Tree oil
  • 5 drops Helichrysum oil
  • 5 drops Myrrh oil


Instructions

  1. Place Fractionated Coconut Oil and rosewater in glass spray or pump bottle. 
  2. Add essential oils and shake.
  3. To use, spray directly on skin or place two to three pumps in palms and rub on affected skin.

5 Anti-Aging Serum Recipes

Instructions 



  1. Choose which serum recipe you plan to make.
  2. Add all the ingredients to a glass dropper bottle and tighten the lid.
  3. Shake well before each use to make sure all ingredients are well combined.

FACE SERUM FOR NORMAL SKIN


  • 2 tablespoons fractionated coconut oil
  • 3-5 drops of vitamin E oil, optional
  • 5 drops helichrysum essential oil
  • 4 drops sandalwood essential oil
  • 3 drops lavender essential oi

FACE SERUM FOR DRY SKIN


  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 3-5 drops of vitamin E oil, optional
  • 5 drops myrrh essential oil
  • 4 drops lavender essential oil
  • 3 drops frankincense essential oil

FACE SERUM FOR OILY SKIN


  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
  • 3-5 drops of vitamin E oil, optional
  • 5 drops lemon essential oil
  • 4 drops Roman Chamomile essential oil
  • 3 drops rose essential oil

FACE SERUM FOR ACNE PRONE SKIN 


  • 2 tablespoons argan oil
  • 3-5 drops of vitamin E oil, optional
  • 5 drops tea tree essential oil
  • 4 drops frankincense essential oil
  • 3 drops lavender essential oil

FACE SERUM FOR SENSITIVE SKIN


  • 2 tablespoons jojoba oil
  • 3-5 drops of vitamin E oil, optional
  • 5 drops rose essential oil
  • 4 drops lavender essential oil
  • 3 drops frankincense essential oil

DIY Face Wash Recipes

Instructions 


Gentle Wash, Hydrating Wash, and Anti-Aging Wash.


  1. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until well combined.
  2. Transfer to an airtight container for storage.
  3. Massage a dime-size amount of the cleanser into the face and rinse off with warm water.

Gentle Face Wash


  • 4 tablespoons coconut oil, warmed, not melted
  • 2 teaspoons raw honey
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 4 drops lavender essential oil

Face Serum For Dry Skin


  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 3-5 drops of vitamin E oil, optional
  • 5 drops myrrh essential oil
  • 4 drops lavender essential oil
  • 3 drops frankincense essential oil

Hydrating Face Wash


  • ½ cup organic sugar
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 4 drops myrrh essential oil
  • 3 drops lavender essential oil
  • 2 drops sandalwood essential oil

Clarifying Face Wash


  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon castile soap
  • 3 drops melaleuca essential oil
  • 2 drops frankincense essential oil
  • 1 drops lavender essential oil

Anti-Aging Face Wash


  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil, warmed, not melted
  • 1 tablespoon jojoba oil
  • ½ teaspoon castile soap
  • 4 drops rose essential oil
  • 3 drops frankincense essential oil
  • 3 drops helichrysum essential oil
  • 2 drops myrrh essential oil
  • 2 drops lavender essential oil

Notes



Not sure which face wash would be best for you? I recommend making a small batch and trying it for a couple of weeks to see how your skin responds. The gentle face wash is a great place to start.

Aim to use your DIY face wash 1-2 times a day. It’s a simple but impactful addition to a natural daily skincare routine.

When drying your face, it’s a good idea to pat it dry (don’t rub) with a clean, soft towel.


Homemade Face Moisturizer


Equipment

  • Double Boiler
  • Airtight container


Ingredients 

  • 100 g shea butter, approximately ½ cup of raw shea butter
  • 15 ml jojoba oil, 1 tbsp
  • 15 ml fractionated coconut oil, 1 tbsp
  • 5 drops lavender, optional
  • 5 drops sandalwood, optional
  • 5 drops yarrow pom, optional



Instructions 

  • Add shea butter, jojoba oil, and coconut oil to a glass bowl.
  • Set the glass bowl over a pot of water to create a double boiler. Melt all ingredients together.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  • Add in essential oils if you are using them and stir together well.
  • Transfer to an airtight container and allow it to cool completely before securing the lid.

DIY Facial Toner


Equipment

  • 200 ml spray bottle


Ingredients 


Toner for normal skin

30 ml apple cider vinegar

60 ml witch hazel

60 ml distilled water

3 drops lavender essential oil

3 drops tea tree essential oil


Toner for dry skin

45 ml apple cider vinegar

60 ml witch hazel

60 ml distilled water

5 drops vitamin E oil, optional

3 drops myrrh essential oil

3 drops geranium essential oil


Toner for oily skin

60 ml apple cider vinegar

60 ml witch hazel

60 ml rose water

3 drops lemon essential oil

3 drops Roman chamomile essential oil


Toner for aging skin

60 ml rose water

60 ml witch hazel

6 drops frankincense essential oil

3 drops vitamin E oil


Instructions 

  • Choosing from one of the recipes above, add the ingredients to a spray bottle.
  • Secure the spray top and shake well.
  • Lightly spray onto clean skin, avoiding the eyes and nose.
  • Allow it to dry before applying your favourite moisturizer or make-up.