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Ingredients
How Each Ingredient Helps Your Skin:
There are no fillers, plastics, or formula stabilizers in this list; however, Ascorbic Acid is a natural preservative, and, along with the oils, will help keep the mixture shelf-stable for a long time to come.
I personally make a full batch of the concentrated version for myself, and I have never had a batch go bad, even after sitting for a couple of years.
Sea Moss Powder – Moisturizing, Anti-Inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Anti-Aging, Collagen, Even Skin Tone, Exfoliation, Antifungal, Antiviral.
Aloe Vera Gel – Hydration, Wound Healing, Soothing, Acne, Psoriasis, Elasticity, Dark Circles.
Colloidal Silver 500 PPM – Acne, Skin Inflammation, Wound Healing, Skin Infections.
Niacinamide Powder (B3) – Hydration, Hyperpigmentation, Acne, Skin Barrier Repair, Anti-Aging, Tighten Pores and Skin, Inflammation.
Vitamin K1 Powder – Wound Healing, Elasticity, Dark Circles, Fine Lines & Wrinkles, Scars.
Alpha Arbutin Powder – Moisturizing, Skin Lightening, Acne Scars, UV Damage, Improves Skin Texture, Gentle on Skin.
Resveratrol Powder – Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, Collagen Production, Skin Brightening, Hyperpigmentation, Antibacterial.
Dermatox Liquid – Smooth Wrinkles, Reduce Pore Size, Stimulate Collagen and Elastin Production.
Marvel of Peru Powder – Calming, Skin barrier, Sensitive skin, Wound healing, Skin maladies.
Frankincense Oil – Inflammation, Calm Irritated Skin, Anti-Aging, Diminish Wrinkles, Toner, Heals Acne Scars, Wound Healing, Hydration.
Eucalyptus Oil – Moisturizing, Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Pain relief, UV Protection.
Cypress Oil – Hydrating, Oil-control, Dry Skin, Reduces Skin Pigmentation and Puffiness, Skin-Soothing, Irritated and Inflamed Skin, Wound Healing.
Tea Tree Oil – treat acne, athlete’s foot, lice, nail fungus, insect bites, psoriasis, infection, hair and scalp treatment, wound healing, inflammation, itchy skin, oily skin, dry skin, eczema, antimicrobial, antifungal. If skin is sensitive, dilute with another carrier oil. Do a skin test over a course of multiple days to figure out what intensity you can/ should use. Too much can be irritating and cause rashes.
Ferulic Acid – Reduces Inflammation, Hyperpigmentation, Collagen Synthesis, Tightens Skin.
Hyaluronic Acid – Hydration, Anti-Aging, Wound Healing, Skin Protection, Collagen and Elastin Production, Eczema and Inflamed Skin, Facial Redness.
Chamomile Oil – atopic dermatitis (eczema), relieves skin inflammation from sunburn and rashes.
Vitamin E Powder – Moisturizing, Anti-Aging, Acne Scars, Dark Circles, Stretch Marks, Hyperpigmentation.
Jojoba Oil – Hydrating, Soothing, Anti-Inflammatory, Collagen, Sun Damage, Oil Control, Even Skin Tone, Stretch Marks, Scars.
Sunflower Oil – Hydration, Anti-Aging, Sun Protection, Wound Healing, Cleansing, Non-Comedogenic (Won’t Clog Pores), Soothes Skin, Protects Skin Barrier.
Castor Oil – Acne, Lessens wrinkles, Moisturising, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturize skin, Prevents hair fall, Antioxidant, Disinfects wounds, For aging skin, Helps skin appear hydrated, Relieves sunburn, Arthritis treatment, Boosts brows and lashes, Boosts circulation, Boosts immune function, Cleansing, Collagen, For dry scalps.
Squalene Oil – Hydration, Emollient properties, Anti-aging, Non-comedogenic, Anti-inflammatory, Oil-soluble antioxidant, Improves skin texture, Protects skin’s barrier, Absorbs quickly.
Lemon Oil – refines the complexion, especially for oily skin types prone to large pores, thanks to its astringent properties. The benefits of Lemon essential oil make it a versatile ingredient when used in the cosmetics industry. It has antibacterial, antiviral, anti-fungal, and astringent properties.
Arnica Oil – including bruises, sprains, muscle aches, wound healing, superficial phlebitis, joint pain, inflammation from insect bites, and swelling from broken bones. More recent studies suggest it also helps treat burns.
Coffee Bean Oil – Anti-aging, Skin tightening, Moisturizing, Anti-inflammatory, Emollient.
Carrot Seed Oil – Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Skin tone, Treats skin irritation, Soothes and heals, Regulates oil production, Protects from sun damage, Improves skin texture.
Ylang-ylang Oil – Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Balances sebum production, Anti-bacterial, Treats acne, Reduces pore size, Soothing irritation, Hydration and nourishment, Skin cell regeneration.
Neroli Oil – stimulates skin cells to regenerate, giving it anti-scarring properties, antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and pain-relieving, treats pimples and acne, and reduces the redness associated with breakouts, treats oily skin, reduces fine lines, and hydrates all skin types, suitable for sensitive skin.
Ascorbic Acid/ Vitamin C Powder – Collagen, Dark Spots, Healing, Antioxidant, Inflammation, Skin tone, Dark Circles .
Vitamin A Powder (Retinol) – Skin Cell Turnover, Pore Tightening, Skin Strength, Anti-Inflammatory, Wound Healing, Photoprotection, Reduce acne, Even Texture/ Tone of skin.
*This product must be used in small amounts or with a calming ingredient until your skin is retinized. It is best to use it at night as the sun can cause sensitivity. Here is a great article to help you understand the retinization process, which can take up to two months. Once your skin is retinized, you can use it daily.
Helichrysum Oil – Acne Scars, Prevent Pore Clogging, Skin congestion, Oil-Control, Active Comedones, Acne
Pearl Powder – antioxidants, amino acids, brightens complexion, boosts collagen, reduces inflammation, provides a smoother, more radiant, and even-toned skin, hydration, firms skin, wound healing, acts as a gentle exfoliant.
Geranium Oil – Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Antiseptic, Anti-Inflammatory, Reduce Wrinkles, Scar Reduction, Oil Control, Insect Repellant, Improve Circulation. Egyptian Geranium is what I use as the scent is much lighter and manageable; unfortunately, it is also more expensive and sold in smaller quantities. Regular geranium oil will offer the same results and has a higher linalool content.
Myrrh Oil – Acne, Inflammation, Dry Skin, Wound Healing.
Rosehip Oil – Moisturizing, Anti-Aging, Anti-Inflammatory, Acne, Scar Reduction, Eczema, Wound Healing.
Rosemary Oil – Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Hydrating, Even Skin Tone, Blood Flow, Skin Texture, Cell Renewal, Anti-Aging, Deodorant, Hair Growth/ Re-Growth (thin eyebrows).
Sweet Almond Oil – Moisturizing, Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, Acne Prevention, Dark Circles, Scar Reduction, Sun Damage, Stretch Marks.
Blue Lotus Oil Moisturizes dry skin, Fights inflammation, Promotes smooth skin texture, Calms and soothes irritated skin, Balances oil production, which can help to prevent acne, Prevents free radical damage (due to its antioxidant content), Boosts radiance.
Black Seed Oil – eczema, psoriasis, skin cancer, acne, and skin pigmentation problems like vitiligo, skin infections.
Apricot Kernel Oil – Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Skin texture, Skin tone, Wrinkles, Natural retinol alternative.
Pomegranate Oil – Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Collagen production, Antioxidants, Cell regeneration, Non-comedogenic, Lightweight.
Sandalwood Oil – (super intense scent that I do not like), antioxidants that help maintain the buoyancy and structure of the skin cells. It also reduces dryness and replenishes the moisture in skin, increasing elasticity. “Due to the rich antioxidant component, sandalwood can help prevent wrinkles by fighting free radical formation.
Clary Sage Oil – Soothing, Balancing, Antibacterial, Skin cell regeneration.
Rose Oil – regenerative effect on cell tissue, making it especially beneficial for dry, sensitive, or aging skin. It can keep skin healthy, lubricated, and elastic.
Sea Buckthorn Oil – Moisturises and nourishes the skin. Sea buckthorn oil is rich in fatty acids, which are a key component of ceramides. Rich in antioxidants, supports skin regeneration, has Anti-inflammatory properties, and improves skin tone and texture.
Lavender Oil – Treating acne, Soothing skin conditions, reducing the appearance of wrinkles, promoting wound healing, evens out skin tone, protects against environmental stressors, and improves blood circulation.
CeraVe Lotion – I use this as my key diluting ingredient because it is one of the best products I have seen, with simple ingredients, no fragrance, and an affordable price for the average mid- to low-income person. This lotion offers hydration and moisturization, with a non-greasy, lightweight formula featuring three essential ceramides that relieve dryness, itchiness, and tightness in dry or aging skin, making it ideal for normal to dry skin on both the face and body.
How to Work with the Concentrated Version
Once you have the oils and water-soluble parts combined in their separate bowls, it is time to package them. Put each into an amber bottle with a tight cap or tight dropper cap. 8-oz bottles are the best option for the amount of product you are making. For the water-soluble mix, fill the rest of the jar with DermaTox. Let the mixtures sit for 24 to 48 hours. Do not use a plastic bottle for this phase, as these are concentrated versions of the mixture that will sit for months on end, and you do not want the plastic to transfer into the serums.
From here, you will combine about 1/4 of each bottle into a Plastic bottle with a pump. I like to use a 10-oz bottle. Fill the bottle with CeraVe, leaving about 1/2 inch of room at the top so you can mix it together. Again, I use CeraVe brand because it is fragrance-free, does not contain a bunch of unnecessary additives, and is relatively affordable for the average mid to low-income consumer for the amount you get. A note here: it doesn’t matter whether you get the face lotion or the body lotion; both work, and the body lotion is less expensive.
Shake well.
You are now ready to use the serum. One pump is enough to cover your face and neck. Use a 2nd pump for your chest.
Let it soak in and use 2x per day.
Once you have gone through your first bottle, you can increase to 1/3 of each bottle of oil and water-soluble product as you skin will be used to the product.
This is a fun thing I did for my 40th birthday 😀
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