Daily Facial Massage Oil Formulation and Storage
Question
I am formulating a daily facial massage oil using a blend of natural oils:
- Jojoba Oil
- Avocado Oil
- Sweet Almond Oil
- Rose Hip Oil
- Argan Oil
- Evening Primrose Oil
- Calendula Oil
- Macadamia Nut Oil
I plan to add 1% Natural Vitamin E Mixed Tocopherols to help prevent oxidation.
- Is this formulation suitable?
- How should I store this oil blend for long-term preservation, specifically asking about refrigeration?
- How can I modify the texture to make it less oily/easier to apply, perhaps giving it a slightly gel-like consistency?
Answer
Daily Facial Massage Oil Formulation
Creating a daily facial massage oil by mixing various natural oils like Jojoba Oil, Avocado Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Rose Hip Oil, Argan Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Calendula Oil, and Macadamia Nut Oil, and adding 1% Natural Vitamin E Mixed Tocopherols for oxidation protection is a suitable approach.
Adding Natural Vitamin E Mixed Tocopherols at 1% is effective in helping to prevent the oxidation of the oils, which extends their shelf life.
Regarding storage, keeping the oil blend in a dark bottle and away from light is correct and helps maintain the quality of the oils. Refrigeration can further help to prolong the shelf life of natural oils.
Mixing several natural oils together allows you to benefit from the unique properties of each oil. However, as noted, blending many oils can sometimes result in a texture that is slightly harder to apply or feels heavier on the skin. If you prefer a texture that is easier to spread or has a gel-like consistency, you could consider adding a small amount of Cera Bellina beeswax, as suggested. This ingredient can help to increase the viscosity and improve the application feel of the oil blend.
In summary, your proposed blend is suitable, and proper storage will help preserve its quality. You can adjust the texture by adding ingredients like Cera Bellina if desired.
Related Products Mentioned
Jojoba Oil (Golden - Deodorized)
Argan Oil (Virgin - Deodorized)
Avocado Oil (Refined)
Macadamia Nut Oil (Deodorized)
Evening Primrose Oil (Refined, 9% GLA)
Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopherol)
Rose Hip Oil (Virgin, Fresh)
Tocotrienols (Oil, 50%, Cosmetics)