If you, like me, are big into all things DIY, then you’ll absolutely love this skincare hack…
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Let’s Talk About Essential Oils
Essential oils are a simple, but cost effective way to boost your skincare regime. Simply mix up your own facial treatment by diluting a few drops of your choice into a carrier oil that is best suited to your skin type.
Which Carrier Oil is Best For My Skin Concern?
Oily/Acne-prone skin: Jojoba oil
Jojoba oil is by far one of the best options to soothe and hydrate acne-prone skin. And although it is commonly referred to as oil, jojoba is actually liquid wax from the jojoba seed and is very similar to the natural sebum skin produces.
Try: Soil Organic Jojoba Carrier Oil, R205 for 100ml
Dry/Dull skin: Rosehip oil
Rosehip oil is great for stimulating, regenerating and toning effects on the skin.
Try: Rose Cottage 100% Pure Rosehip Seed Oil, R155 for 50ml
Mature/Ageing skin: Argan oil
Argan oil is full to the brim with antioxidants and great for ageing or damaged skin, plus helps to diminish scarring while improving elasticity.
Try: Clicks Organic Argan Carrier Oil, R120 for 30ml
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Which Essential Oil is Best For My Skin Concern?
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Oily/Acne-prone skin: Tea tree oil or frankincense
If you’re looking to reduce blemishes, start by applying topical ingredients that are anti-septic, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory. Essential oils such as tea tree or frankincense will do the trick.
Clicks Pure Essential Tea Tree Oil, R59,99 for 10ml
Organico by Oco Life Pure Organic Essential Frankincense Oil, R169 for 5ml
Dry/Dull skin: Lavender oil
Lavender essential oil is a popular choice for those who suffer with dull, dry or rough skin, and with good reason. We love that it soothes and calms the skin almost instantly, not to mention its dreamy scent.
Soil Organic Lavender Essential Oil, R96,95 for 10ml
Mature/Ageing skin: Geranium oil
Mature skins will love geranium essential oil as it was praised for its wrinkle-minimising and skin tightening abilities by the ancient Egyptians.
Dischem 100% Pure Geranium Essential Oil, R112,95 for 20ml
Compiled by Beauty Editor, Martinique Stevens
