We talk about facial serum when we refer to a liquid product formulated with a minimum number of ingredients, but with a higher concentration of active ingredients. Keep in mind, however, that this term is more related to the world of marketing than in the scientific field. Some time ago I proposed to you this facial serum for dry and wrinkled skin, combining different vegetable oils. Now, is it possible to prepare a moisturizing facial serum with just one ingredient? And that this is included within the so-called natural cosmetics? This question came to my email the other day, and the quick answer is YES, by proxy, you can. As easy as choosing a suitable vegetable oil for your skin type and applying it to the skin. You will lose the properties that the combination with other substances can give you, but hey, you will survive.
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Ok, which oil would you choose then for dry skin?
Sure, this was the next question. Well, probably, I would tell you that the jojoba oil (which is actually a liquid wax), for its occlusive properties and its composition of fatty oils. However, if I can choose an ingredient other than a vegetable oil, I would definitely recommend the schoolandnotin English squalene. This compound is found naturally in our body, constituting 12% of sebum. Let’s say that our skin recognizes it as something of its own and absorbs it quickly, giving our skin softness and hydration. The only problem with this ingredient is that it oxidizes very easily, which makes it an unstable product. For this reason, in cosmetics, it is common to use listenawool (squalane, in British), which is nothing more than the schoolandnot hydrogenated. This derivative has the same properties as its precursor, as well as greater stability. Originally, this ingredient was obtained from shark liver, but calm down, today it is easy to find squalene of vegetable origin. The one I use derives from olive oil (INCI: olive squalane).
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Recipe moisturizing facial serum for dry skin (30 g)
- Pour 30 g of vegetable squalane into a container with a dropper
- Add 6 drops of vitamin E (optional) and mix
A 30g bottle of squalane costs around €5.20 and will last you around 2 years. Not bad…
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And for oily skin?
As a general rule, I am not a big fan of using products solely based on vegetable oils on the face of oily skin. Especially in those with an acneic tendency or with seborrhea. Now, if we are talking about a specific treatment against dehydration due, for example, to the winter cold, I would opt for the fractionated coconut oil (INCI: Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides), considered oil-free. The squalane It is non-comedogenic, that is, it does not clog the pores of the skin, so, theoretically, it would be a great ally for this type of skin. However, I would not use it above 10%. I show you an example if you do not want to use coconut oil alone.
Recipe moisturizing facial serum for oily skin (30 g)
- Pour 27g of Fractionated Coconut Oil into a container with a dropper
- Add 3 g of vegetable squalane
- Add 6 drops of vitamin E (optional) and mix
The result is a serum with a light texture, quickly absorbed and does not leave an extremely greasy feeling on the skin. A 250g bottle of Fractionated Coconut Oil costs around €3.90 and will also last you around 2 years. Who gives more?
In both cases, I recommend spreading about 5 drops of the serum on the palms of your hands and massaging your face, especially at night, after cleansing your skin. Obviously, you can wear more fancy, and add cosmetic actives to these foundations, but keep in mind that the challenge here was to make a moisturizing facial serum with one ingredient. got?
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Where can you get the ingredients for the recipes? HERE
References
- Wilkinson JB et al. (1990) Harry’s Cosmetology
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