10 Straightforward DIY Physique Oils to Hydrate, Moisturize, and Nourish Your Pores and skin

Body oils are one of the most versatile types of beauty products that you can incorporate into your wellness routine. They can help hydrate and rejuvenate your skin (even in place of many lotions) while helping you relax.

Here are 10 simple recipes to experiment with, from oils for the morning and night routine to summer and winter months to dry and oily complexions.

How to choose your essential oils

To help you choose high quality oils, look for information on purity or other added ingredients. Be sure to buy 100% essential oil with no additives.

Avoid buying fragrance or perfume oils that are not pure essential oils and that may contain chemicals. When in doubt, choose your essential oil from a reputable company.

The right combination of ingredients

Body oils typically contain a combination of carrier oils and essential oils. Carrier oils include vegetable oils known for their skin benefits, such as apricot oil, almond oil, olive oil, grapeseed oil, coconut oil, and jojoba oil.

Essential oils are plant extracts made by steaming or pressing the flowers, leaves, bark, or fruits of a plant to extract their essence. Lavender, peppermint, tea tree, and lemon oils are among the most popular types of essential oils known for their topical and aromatherapy benefits.

Don’t hesitate to get creative and experiment with making your own oil recipes by mixing together carrier oils, essential oils, and maybe even herbs.

Moisturizing hemp body oil

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Moisturizing body oils soothe and moisturize your skin, keeping it soft and silky even during the coldest months of the year.

ingredients

• 1/8 cup hemp oil
• 1/8 cup sunflower oil
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 tablespoon of avocado oil
• 1 tablespoon of pumpkin seed oil
• 8 drops of peppermint essential oil
• 5 drops of basil essential oil
• 3 drops of lemon essential oil
• 3 drops of rosemary essential oil

Mix this moisturizing oil blend and apply in the shower or bath after exfoliating.

Avocado oil is a fantastic moisturizer for dry skin. This vegetable oil contains large amounts of antioxidants, including vitamins A, D and E, as well as potassium and omega-3 fatty acids. Avocado oil penetrates the outer layers of the skin and allows it to be easily absorbed.

Hemp seed oil contains a perfect balance of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids that provide nutrients to dry skin. Sunflower oil, which is easily and easily absorbed without clogging your pores, is high in vitamins A, B, D, and E and will help keep your skin looking young and fresh.

Lush lavender body oil

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Apply this lavender oil mixture to your body after an evening bath and slip into a peaceful sleep.

ingredients

• 1/2 cup of sweet almond oil
• 1/8 cup jojoba oil
• 25 drops of lavender essential oil
• 10 drops of vanilla essential oil
• 5 drops of jasmine essential oil
• 5 drops of chamomile essential oil
• Lavender branch

Put all ingredients in a glass bottle and shake well. You can replace the vanilla essential oil with a vanilla pod, which will slowly soak the oil blend in vanilla over time.

Since the properties of jojoba are very similar to your skin’s natural oils, it can help keep your skin hydrated without leaving it feeling greasy.

Energizer eucalyptus body oil

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Almond and jojoba oils leave the skin feeling soft and silky, while eucalyptus provides the ultimate morning boost.

ingredients

• 1/2 cup of sweet almond oil
• 1/8 cup jojoba oil
• 20 drops of eucalyptus essential oil
• 8 drops of Idaho balsam fir essential oil
• 8 drops of bergamot or lemongrass essential oil

Combine the carrier and essential oils in a glass jar and mix well. Apply this uplifting body oil to your skin in the morning after a shower and start the day energized.

Eucalyptus oil, known for its brain fog clearing potential, among other things, can help soothe sore muscles and clear constipation. Combined with the woody fir oil and the citrus scent of bergamot or lemongrass, this mixture lifts your mood.

Moisturizing body oil

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This versatile blend of oils can be used as part of your daily routine at any time of the year, helping your skin stay fresh and nourished.

ingredients

• 1/2 cup of almond oil
• 1/8 cup jojoba or rose hip oil
• 20 drops of lavender essential oil
• 10 drops of geranium essential oil
• 10 drops of bergamot essential oil
• 5 drops of frankincense essential oil
• 2 drops of rose essential oil

Combine these ingredients in a glass container and apply after showering when your skin is slightly damp.

Sweet almond oil is light and easily absorbed by the skin. It’s less expensive than jojoba oil, so it blends perfectly with jojoba to create a nourishing and inexpensive body oil.

Geranium oil is rich in antioxidants and offers topical and aromatherapy benefits, while the versatile lavender promotes relaxation and youthful skin.

Body oil with warm cinnamon

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Apply this flavorful body oil after showering or bathing to warm up from the inside out and soothe dry skin during the cooler months.

ingredients

• 1/3 cup sweet almond oil
• 1/8 cup jojoba oil
• 1/8 cup olive oil
• 12 drops of cinnamon essential oil
• 20 drops of vanilla essential oil
• 5 drops of clove essential oil
• Cinnamon stick

Mix the oils in a glass bottle and add the cinnamon stick.

Jojoba, olive and sweet almond oils moisturize the skin, while cinnamon, clove and vanilla are a warm, flavorful aromatherapy blend that is perfect for cool autumn and winter days. In addition to its rich aroma, the cinnamon plant is also known for its antibacterial properties.

Refreshing body oil

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Use this body oil during the summer months to keep your skin hydrated and hydrated after a day in the sun.

ingredients

• 1/4 cup sweet almond oil
• 1/4 cup grapeseed oil
• 2 teaspoons of vitamin E.
• 20 drops of geranium essential oil
• 5 drops of chamomile essential oil
• 1 teaspoon of dried rose petals
• 1 teaspoon of dried lemongrass

Mix the carrier oils, vitamin E, and essential oils in a glass container. Finally, add the dried rose petals and lemongrass for a decorative, fragrant note. Apply the oil to your body after a shower or even before going out.

This oil combination is perfect for the summer months, as citrus oils such as lemon and bergamot, which cause photosensitivity, are avoided.

Both grapeseed oil and almond oil can help protect your skin from the full damage caused by UV rays. Chamomile and geranium essential oils are uplifting and relaxing, making this mix ideal for summer.

Mint-fresh body oil

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Apply this mint oil in the morning after your shower to soothe your skin, wake up and start your day fresh and focused.

ingredients

• 1/4 cup grapeseed oil
• 10 drops of peppermint essential oil
• 10 drops of lemongrass essential oil
• 1/4 teaspoon liquid vitamin E.
• Fresh peppermint sprig (for decoration) (optional)

Combine the oils and add a sprig of fresh peppermint or a small strip of lemon peel to the bottle for decoration.

In addition to being one of the most affordable carrier oils, grapeseed oil also offers great moisturizing properties. It is high in vitamin E and omega-6 fatty acids, which can help moisturize the skin and protect it from sun damage and reduce inflammation.

However, one disadvantage of using grapeseed oil is the process in which it is made. Most commercial grape seed oils are made using a chemical solvent such as hexane, which is an air pollutant and neurotoxin. Cold-pressed grapeseed oil does not use any chemicals. So when you go for grapeseed oil, opt for one that is labeled as cold pressed.

Lemongrass is known for its calming properties, while the fresh aroma of peppermint can help you wake up and increase mental clarity.

Light argan blend for oily skin

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This delicate, antioxidant and antibacterial blend helps soothe and heal oily complexions.

ingredients

• 1/2 cup argan oil
• 2 teaspoons of vitamin E oil
• 15 drops of tea tree oil
• 5 drops of green tea oil

Mix the ingredients in a glass container, adjust green tea and tea tree oils to your liking, and apply them regularly to freshly washed skin.

While it may seem counterintuitive to apply oil to an oily complexion, certain oils contain anti-inflammatory properties that help rebalance sensitive skin. The combination of the antioxidants of argan oil – an extract from the native Moroccan argan tree – with the calming properties of vitamin E results in a blend that soothes irritated skin and combats the production of excess oil.

Tea tree oil contains antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Similarly, green tea oil is high in polyphenols and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a powerful plant compound that can reduce inflammation and reduce sebum production.

Gentle, floral face oil for the day

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This aromatic, floral blend will refresh your skin in the morning.

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of marula oil
• 1 tablespoon of rose hip oil
• 4 drops of lavender oil
• 4 drops of ylang-ylang
• 4 drops of clary sage oil

Mix the ingredients and shake well. After washing your face, apply 3-5 drops of this delicate blend of oils to cleansed hands, rub them together and pat your face gently with the oil.

While many oils are great for your body, they can be too heavy for your face. Marula oil is light, moisturizing, and easily absorbed, making it a fantastic option for dry skin.

Night incense face oil

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Use this soothing aromatherapy blend every night before bed to hydrate your face and sink into a deep sleep.

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of rose hip oil
• 1 tablespoon of apricot or avocado oil
• 2 teaspoons of vitamin E oil
• 10 drops of frankincense oil
• 8 drops of carrot seed oil
• 5 drops of jasmine oil

Mix the ingredients in a glass dropper bottle. Wash your face and apply a few drops of the oil to your hands, then massage gently on your face before bed.

Applying facial oil before bed helps keep skin hydrated evenly. The rejuvenating nature of rose hip oil and vitamin E combined with the moisturizing properties of apricot or avocado oil are ideal for nourishing your skin overnight.