DIY Body Oil Recipe – 12 Different Uses

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As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized the amazing benefits of a great body oil. With many on the market being extremely expensive, this DIY body oil recipe is just as good (and probably better) for your skin!

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DIY Body Oil Recipe – 10 Different Uses

Up until adulthood, I really struggled with oily, acne prone skin. And while the acne prone part is still present, it’s gotten so much better than during my teenage years. During those years, I spent my time doing anything and everything to completely strip my skin of all oil, thinking that’s what was causing my breakouts. Until I got smart, talked to a dermatologist, and learned that it was actually the opposite – my skin was producing excess oil because I was stripping it. So, I started buying various types of body oil to use on my face and body after I got out of the shower and they were incredibly effective at reversing my issues – except they are kinda expensive. And I go through those little bottles quick.

After becoming really into essential oils, I realized how easy it was to create my own DIY body oil recipe to always have handy. I keep it in a little amber jar on my dresser, out of Blake’s reach and use it on my arms and back after showering.

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The 10 Different Uses Of This Body Oil

Body oil is amazing because it can be used for SO many different things, not just to moisturize your skin. The benefits of the mixture of ingredients in this little jar are truly incredible.

Moisturizing the skin – I know, “duh” to this one but it’s really a condensed form of what you et from lotion so it’s incredibly moisturizing.
It can be used as a massage oil
Relieve stress
Saves you money since it’s so condensed
For therapeutic uses, depending on the type of essential oils you use
Perfume – beautiful fragrance, minus the chemicals in the designer stuff
To soften your cuticles
To deep condition your hair – rub it through your tresses at night, throw it up in a ponytail and wash it out in the morning
To remove frizz in your hair – just a drop or two will do!
To replace your shaving cream
To help with skin irritations
As a beard oil

And as a bonus benefit to this body oil recipe, it can also be used as a scar treatment since it’s incredibly condensed. I throw it on every day and it helps to fade old scars and will even work on your stretch marks after pregnancy!

The Body Oil Recipe

What you need to make this super easy DIY body oil recipe:

15 drops of your favorite essential oil (this can be split between various blends that you love, but just keep in mind not to add extra)
12 teaspoons of your favorite carrier oil (I use sweet almond oil for my sensitive skin)
20 drops pure vitamin E oil (I use this one)

Blend these two things together into an amber dropper bottle and mix. You are all set! How easy was that?

Looking for more DIY project? I’ve got some great ones!

I hope that you guys enjoy this really easy DIY body oil recipe! I would love to hear if you have any variations that you’re currently using and how it has made a difference in your everyday life. It’s seriously SO much better than sending $40 or more on a bottle in the store!

XOXO,

Allison