5 DIY Makeup Tips with Essential Oils

Sensitive skin is such a challenge to deal with in everyday life. It gets red, itchy and very uncomfortable depending on the intensity and severity of the skin. However, before running to the nearest skincare boutique, you should consider what other elements are causing these violent reactions. Some factors can be makeup, exfoliators, hair care products, food choices and even pieces of jewelry that you wear every day.

Another inconvenience is searching for a foundation or concealer to cover up your red, irritated and flaky skin, which in some cases does not end well. So carry on in reading to find out how to treat sensitive and delicate skin.

Body Butter & Lip Balm:

Looking for a lotion is extremely difficult when you have sensitive skin. Even those labelled “Hypoallergenic” or “Gentle” may cause an allergic reaction on your skin or some actually work but are way too overpriced. So a great way to get that needed moisture without horrible side effects is to create your own. This recommended recipe is safe, inexpensive and very hydrating for your sensitive skin.

Combine one cup of shea butter, half a cup of beeswax and half a cup of coconut oil into a bowl and microwave it for two minutes until everything is completely melted together. Take it out of the microwave, add any type of essential oil (Optional) and mix well. To make the body butter place the mixture in a mixing bowl and mix on high speed until it doubles in volume and place in clean container. For the lip balm pour the mixture into a small plastic makeup pot and store in a clean area.

DIY Sunscreen:

Sunscreen is an essential part of our makeup routine. It keeps our skin protected from the harmful UV rays of the sun while providing nutrients and moisture for our skin but people with sensitive skin types think otherwise. You probably don’t buy sunscreens that often because most contain zinc oxide and other harmful ingredients that cause your skin to react. But there are other safe and natural ways like creating your own sunscreen concoction.

The recipe needs fifteen grams of coconut oil, two bags of green tea, fifteen grams of beeswax (optional), and two tablets of vitamin E (optional) and six to eight drops of carrot seed essential oil.

First combine the coconut oil and beeswax into a bowl. Next cut open the tea bags and pour the contents into the bowl and mix together. Place the bowl on a double boiler and heat until everything is melted. Afterwards, strain the mixture to remove the green tea. Add the vitamin E and carrot seed oil and mix continuously until it forms a creamy texture.

DIY Makeup Remover:

Makeup removers are very important for our daily skin routine. It helps remove makeup that cannot be eliminated easily. Makeup removers also help cleanse our skin even further by removing dirt and other debris from out skin and pores. But since most makeup removers are not sensitive skin friendly or hypoallergenic, there is a method of creating your own DIY makeup remover.

Start with half a cup of witch hazel, half a cup of water and one cup of jojoba oil. Mix together well and store in a container.

DIY Setting Spray:

Setting spray is another essential product in perfecting your makeup look for the day. It helps in making your skin look hydrated and healthy while also keeping your makeup in place. But looking for inexpensive, all natural and hypoallergenic setting spray are hard to find. So here is a recipe to make your own safe, cheap and natural setting spray.

Combine fifteen grams of glycerin (you can add more or less depending if you have oily or dry skin), forty-five grams of rosewater (optional), six to eight drops of any essential oil you like (optional), a teaspoon of mineral highlighter (optional) and ten tablespoons of purified, filtered or bottled water into a spray bottle and shake well.

DIY Primer:

Primers are a crucial part of a makeup routine. It prepares your face so that the makeup can glide on smoothly and makes the makeup last all day. But searching for face primers will be hard especially if you have very delicate and susceptible skin. So for a more natural approach of treating your skin try this suggested recipe for a DIY primer.

Mix half a cup of water, one fourth of a cup of aloe vera gel (add more or less depending on your skin type), six to eight drops of sweet almond oil, one tablespoon of sunscreen (optional) and three to five drops of any essential oil you like. Stir well and pour it into a clean container or squeeze bottle.

Essential Oils:

Essential oils are very exceptional when it comes to sensitive skin. It’s all natural, soothing and relaxing especially on stressful days that consist of school or work. Essential oils are not only good for the skin but also remarkable for your emotional health. So here are some oils that aid in healing sensitive skin.

Geranium Oil:

Geranium essential oil is another versatile oil. It can treat all types of irritations, inflammations, acne, uneven skin tone, insect bites, rashes and more! This oil can also do wonders when you’re trying to get rid of those nasty acne scars, wrinkles and fine lines; and with its mild and gentle composition it’s great for those with hypersensitive skin.

Try out this recipe for clearing up your delicate skin; mix fifteen grams of coconut oil with five drops of Geranium essential oil and apply on the affected areas. This concoction can tone skin, reduce acne, clear acne scars and even heal minor abrasions and cuts quicker.

Rosewood Oil:

Rosewood essential oil is tremendous oil that is perfect for all skin types, especially hypersensitive skin types. This oil can increase elasticity of the skin and can clear up any signs of aging like wrinkles, fine lines and age spots. Rosewood oil is also said to treat skin irritations like eczema and rosacea due to it anti-inflammatory and anti-irritation properties.

Here is a great recipe for a Rosewood essential oil toner for your susceptible skin; add one cup of distilled water, one drop of Lavender oil, one drop of Palmarosa oil and one drop of Rosewood oil to a clean bottle or container and shake well.

Helichrysum Oil:

Helichrysum oil is a healing essential oil without its violent and intense side effects. It will not induce swelling, redness and this essential oil isn’t widely known for its allergic reactions. All these characteristics make it perfect for delicate skin since this skin type is vulnerable to sunburns and windburns.

Test out this homemade and all natural soothing tonic; incorporate ten drops for Frankincense oil, ten drops of Helichrysum oil, three fourths cup of coconut oil, and thirty grams of Shea butter into a glass or jar in a pan filled with two inches of water. Heat until all the ingredients are melted and well combined. Spread on the affected area and store in a proper place.

Having a sensitive skin is definitely challenging that is why purchasing a skincare product needs to be done with scrutiny. These simple DIY Makeup tips will surely be friendly to individuals with sensitive skin types. The essential oils, on the other hand, will provide the moisture and protection that the skin needs in order to keep the skin from breaking out and drying up.

Author:Usman Raza is a marketing specialist at KeevaOrganics.com a freelance writer and co-founder of UsmanDigitalMedia.com. When not working, he’s probably spending time with his family. Follow him on Facebook @usmanraza40 and Twitter @usmanintrotech.

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