DIY Skincare Recipe Builder
Welcome to your personal skincare lab! Craft custom face oils, serums, and body oils with confidence. This tool helps you calculate safe essential oil dilutions to avoid skin irritation and get the best results from your natural ingredients.
1. Choose Your Ingredients
Calming, good for all skin types, especially sensitive or irritated skin.
Similar to skin's natural sebum, good for all skin types.
2. Set Your Dilution
Recommended max for Lavender: 2%
Your Custom Recipe
Essential Oil
6 drops
of Lavender
Carrier Oil
29.7 ml
of Jojoba
Mix in a clean, dark glass bottle. Shake well before each use. Store in a cool, dark place.
Understanding Dilution
Essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts. While they offer many benefits, applying them directly to the skin can cause irritation, sensitivity, or even allergic reactions. Diluting them in a carrier oil (like jojoba, almond, or coconut oil) makes them safe for topical use and helps your skin absorb them more effectively.
The right dilution percentage depends on the essential oil, the intended use, and the individual's skin sensitivity. Here's a general guide:
| Percentage | Use Case | Drops per 30ml |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5% - 1% | Facial applications, sensitive skin, long-term use | 3-6 drops |
| 1% - 2% | General daily use, body oils, lotions | 6-12 drops |
| 2% - 5% | Targeted treatments, massage oils for sore muscles | 12-30 drops |