Tired from commercial anti-aging products that beside being pretty expensive, also contain potentially harmful chemicals which can actually damage your skin over the years? How about creating your own beauty products with natural anti-aging oils? Sounds pretty good, right? But before I share with you some of the best anti-aging oil recipes, I would like to present you the best carrier oils and their associated health benefits; take a look at my list to find out which essential oils are the best for you to include in your natural skin care routine.

Apricot Kernel Oil – one of the best carrier oils for creating skin-healing oil combinations, due to its high levels of omega-6 gamma-linolenic acid and vitamin A and E, this amazing oil helps hydrate and nourish the skin while encouraging regeneration of skin cells and collagen production hence.

Sweet Almond Oil – rich in vitamins E and K which help the skin to regenerate and maintain its elasticity and also promote better circulation. Moreover, sweet almond oil is a natural UV blocker, which makes it ideal for those who spend a lot of time in the sun.

Coconut Oil – packed with anti-oxidant vitamin E which makes it an amazing carrier oil for skin-healing anti-aging serums, coconut oil is also considered one of the healthiest oils for your skin: it helps minimize signs of aging, it is a powerful against cellulite, it helps the fading of stretch marks, plus it is a great natural sunscreen.

Argan oil – composed of 80% fatty acids, this oil helps hydrate the skin, restore its elasticity as well as fade wrinkles and fine lines.

Rosehip seed oil – well-known for its high concentration of the natural vitamin A which has abilities to reduce the depth of wrinkles, lighten age spots, fade fine lines, and promote overall healing of damaged skin.

Carrot seed oil – rich in antioxidant carotenoids which are known to help protect the skin from the harmful UV rays while exposed to the sun.

Geranium oil – a powerful anti-inflammatory natural skin care oil which helps to lighten age spots and improves circulation under the skin’s surface, aiding in cell regeneration.

Neroli oil – an effective anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiseptic oil which makes it great for healing scars, improving circulation, reducing wrinkles and lines, and even for fading stretch marks.

Cypress oil – assists in increasing circulation, strengthening skin, and reducing the appearance of broken capillaries and varicose veins under the skin’s surface.

Frankincense oil – having the abilities to help regenerate skin cells, this oil minimizes the appearance of scars, fine lines, and wrinkles.

Lemon oil – great for brightening up dark spots, as well as for preventing and reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles.

Sandalwood Oil – it can assist in soothing damaged or irritated skin;

Myrrh Oil – has abilities to boost skin strength which leads to a smooth and a younger-looking complexion.

Rosemary Oil – serves as a natural preservative for any other oils which may be combined with it. Also, it can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Anti-Aging Oil Recipes to Spare

1. Firming and Anti-Aging Oil Blend

   Use this natural skin care product in the morning and at night to achieve a great looking skin.

• 2 tbsp of rosehip seed oil
• 2 tbsp of sweet almond oil
• 10 drops cypress oil
• 10 drops of geranium oil
• 7 drops frankincense oil

1. Super Anti-Aging Oil Blend

   Use this anti-aging oil blend at night after your usual face cleansing routine.

• 1/2 cup apricot kernel oil
• 10 drops of carrot seed oil
• 10 drops of rosehip seed oil
• 10 drops of sandalwood oil
• 5 drops of geranium oil
• 5 drops of lemon oil
• 5 drops of frankincense oil
• 5 drops of myrrh oil
• 5 drops rosemary oil

2. Easy Anti-Oxidant Oil Blend

   You can use this great natural blend at any time of your day to give your skin the much needed boost and make it shiny and glowy.

• 1/2 cup apricot kernel oil
• 20 drops of carrot seed oil
• 20 drops of rosehip seed oil