DIY Botanical Skincare · Beginner · Face + Body Oil
Nourishing Botanical Skin Oil
Create a richly nourishing botanical oil for face and body with a blend of jojoba, tamanu, rosehip seed, and argan oils. This beginner-friendly formulation combines four distinctive plant oils with Vitamin E and a softly aromatic blend of Lavender, Carrot Seed, and Ylang Ylang #3 essential oils.
The result is a concentrated, water-free skin oil designed to leave skin feeling soft, conditioned, and replenished. Use a few drops as the final step in your facial ritual or massage a small amount onto the body wherever skin could use extra botanical nourishment.
Recipe at a Glance
- Experience Level Beginner
- Yield Approximately 3 oz / 90 mL
- Format Anhydrous botanical skin oil
- Use Face + body
- Essential Oils 10 total drops
Ingredients
-
1.5 oz / 45 mL Jojoba Oil
Shop Pure Intox Organic Jojoba Oil -
0.5 oz / 15 mL Tamanu Oil
Shop Pure Intox Tamanu Oil -
0.5 oz / 15 mL Rosehip Seed Oil
Shop Pure Intox Rosehip Seed Oil -
0.5 oz / 15 mL Argan Oil
Shop Pure Intox Argan Oil - 1/4 teaspoon Vitamin E
-
5 drops Lavender Essential Oil
Shop Pure Intox Lavender Essential Oil - 4 drops Carrot Seed Essential Oil
-
1 drop Ylang Ylang #3 Essential Oil
Shop Pure Intox Ylang Ylang #3
Carrot Seed Essential Oil and Vitamin E are included as formulation ingredients but are not currently available as individual Pure Intox products.
You’ll Also Need
- One clean 3 oz bottle or several smaller bottles
- Small measuring cup or beaker
- Measuring spoons
- Transfer pipette or small funnel
- Blank label and pen for dating your formulation
Building your DIY formulation supplies? Explore the Pure Intox DIY Formulation Tool Kit for reusable tools and accessories for small-batch botanical and aromatherapy projects.
Directions
- Sanitize your work surface and make sure your bottle, measuring tools, and utensils are clean and completely dry.
- Measure the jojoba, tamanu, rosehip seed, and argan oils into a clean measuring vessel.
- Add the Vitamin E and stir gently to combine.
- Add 5 drops Lavender, 4 drops Carrot Seed, and 1 drop Ylang Ylang #3 essential oil.
- Stir slowly until the formulation is thoroughly combined.
- Transfer the finished oil into a clean, dry bottle and secure the closure.
- Label the bottle with the recipe name and date prepared.
- Allow the finished formulation to rest for several hours or overnight before evaluating its final aroma.
How to Use
For the face: After cleansing, apply 2–3 drops to slightly damp skin. Gently press or massage the oil over the face and neck, avoiding the immediate eye area. Because this is a concentrated oil, begin with a small amount and add more only if your skin needs it.
For the body: Massage a small amount onto clean, slightly damp skin, concentrating on areas that tend to feel dry or in need of additional conditioning.
This oil can be used on its own or as the final oil-based step in a botanical skincare ritual.
Why These Botanicals?
Aroma Profile
Botanical · earthy · softly floral · herbaceous · grounding
Formulator’s Tip
Tamanu has a naturally distinctive color and aroma. If you are new to tamanu oil, don't expect this formulation to smell like a conventional fragranced facial oil. Its botanical character is part of the finished formulation.
Essential-oil drop sizes can vary according to the oil, bottle, and dropper. Drop-based DIY recipes therefore provide an approximate rather than laboratory-exact dilution. For greater formulation precision, ingredients should be measured by weight.
Prefer an Unscented Facial Oil?
You can also prepare the botanical carrier-oil portion of this recipe without the Lavender, Carrot Seed, and Ylang Ylang #3 essential oils. This creates an unscented version for those who prefer essential-oil-free facial care.
Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight and excessive heat. Avoid introducing water into the bottle. Because this is a small-batch DIY formulation made with botanical oils, prepare only an amount you expect to use while the oils remain fresh.
Discard the formulation if you notice a significant change in its aroma, appearance, or quality.
Safety & Use Notes
- For external adult use only.
- Patch test before broader facial or body application.
- Avoid direct contact with the eyes and mucous membranes.
- Do not apply to broken, irritated, or highly sensitized skin.
- Discontinue use if irritation or sensitivity develops.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
- If pregnant, nursing, taking medication, managing a medical condition, or under professional medical care, consult an appropriately qualified healthcare or aromatherapy professional before using essential oils.
Please note: This DIY recipe is intended for cosmetic and personal-care use and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
Shop the Recipe
Continue Your Botanical Skincare Ritual
Explore more small-batch formulations in the Pure Intox Recipe Library, discover our Essential Oils, or visit GLOW Skincare & Beauty for more botanical skincare inspiration.
Share This Recipe
Save it for later or share it with the Pure Intox community.