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Did you know that wrinkles begin to form around the age of 25? No one likes to watch themselves get older. While there is no way to get rid of wrinkles for good, there are several ways to minimize the appearance of wrinkles and look younger.

One of the ways you can accomplish this is with anti-aging essential oils and by taking care of your skin with an anti-aging serum. While there are plenty of serums that you can buy online or in stores that market their anti-aging properties, you can make your very own serum at home. But how to make your own face serum for anti-aging can be difficult if you don't know where to start.

Luckily, this article will help you through the process. First, let's take a look at what essential oils can help reduce your wrinkles. Then, you'll learn how to make your own serum for anti-aging with those oils along with other products. 

Anti-Aging Essential Oils

When using essential oils, don't expect your wrinkles to disappear in a day. While essential oils can't make wrinkles disappear completely, they can make your skin appear more youthful and healthier in various ways. For example, some essential oils are able to increase your skin's cell turnover, stimulate the production of collagen, protect your skin, and reduce redness and inflammation. 

All of these factors are important when it comes to maintaining your youthful look. However, you need to keep in mind that you should never put essential oils directly on your skin. This is because these oils are usually very concentrated and if you put them on your skin directly, they could do more harm than good.

The correct way to use essential oils is by mixing them with a carrier oil which will not only dilute the oil but also help to smooth out your skin. Carrier oils can include coconut or sesame oil, among others. Check out our range of 100% natural Skintox carrier oils! So, what essential oils should you choose when it comes to looking younger?

The Best Essential Oils for Anti-Aging

Lemon essential oil is great for a variety of reasons. First, it has vitamin C in large amounts and vitamin C is important when it comes to reducing dark spots or splotchy pigmentation. More than that, lemon essential oil is considered an antioxidant. 

Antioxidants protect against cellular damage caused by free radicals in the body. Free radicals are essentially unstable atoms that are linked to the development of certain illnesses, aging, and even cancer. By using antioxidants on your skin, you can prevent this damage by limiting the havoc caused by free radicals.

Just hold off the lemon oil (or any other citrus oil) if you are planning to go into direct sunlight within 12 hours of application. Citrus oils can cause quick sunburns when exposed to UV light!

Rosemary, sandalwood, and lavender essential oils are all beneficial for your skin. They reduce the damage of free radicals  and help your skin to appear brighter and more youthful. When using these oils every day, you're sure to see a big improvement in your skin.  

But when it comes to using these essential oils in a serum, how can you get started on making your own serum in the first place?

How to Make Your Own Face Serum for Anti-Aging

You don't need to have a big workshop or factory to make your own face serum. All you need is the right ingredients. When making your own serum, try to stay away from synthetic ingredients and stick with the natural stuff instead to ensure that your skin gets the most benefits out of your serum. 

Once you have your desired essential oils, you'll need to pick some carrier oils as well. Jojoba oil is a great choice because it is similar to the oils that the human body produces, but at the same time, it is unlikely to irritate those with sensitive or acne-prone skin. It also has anti-inflammatory properties. 

Rosehip oil is another great oil choice, especially if you have dry skin. If your skin has any redness or inflammation, rosehip oil might be able to help.

In addition to your carrier and essential oils, you could try adding extra vitamins to your serum such as vitamin E. Vitamin E is great for reducing the damage from free radicals but more than that, it can also help to preserve the oils in your serum so the serum will last longer. 

How to Mix Together Your Serum

While it might be tempting to dump a bunch of different oils into your serum, this isn't necessary. You'll only need a drop or two of each of your essential oils when mixing together your serum. This is because, as mentioned before, essential oils are highly concentrated so you don't need to use them much. 

You should aim to use about two or three tablespoons of your desired carrier oil for the base of your serum. Then, if you want to add any extra vitamins such as vitamin C or E, add around half a teaspoon. After that, you can start to add your essential oils.

You should add all of these ingredients into a bottle (one with a dropper for convenience). Then, once you add all the ingredients, swirl the bottle around until everything is incorporated. 

Once that's done, your serum will be ready to use. You should aim to use your serum once every day after you clean your face and apply a toner. Then, gently rub the serum across your face and give it a few minutes to absorb into your skin. 

Creating Your Own Anti-Aging Serum

By the end of this article, you should now know all about anti-aging essential oils and how they can help you reduce the appearance of your wrinkles and therefore make you look more youthful. You've learned how to create your own anti-aging serum as well. With this knowledge, you can immediately get started on making your skin look brighter and more youthful. 

To learn more about skin health and anti-aging tips, explore our website.