Have you ever wondered how to elevate your skincare routine naturally? By creating your own cannabis-infused serum, you can unlock the powerful benefits of cannabis for radiant, healthy skin. This guide will walk you through the steps to craft a customized serum that nourishes and revitalizes, leaving you with a glowing complexion.
Why You Will Love This Guide
If you’ve been steering clear of oils in your skincare regimen, it might be time to rethink that approach.
As someone who battled acne for years, I was hesitant too. But here’s the truth—properly chosen oils can work wonders for your skin, including acne-prone types.
And if you’re exploring cannabis as part of your holistic self-care, why not give your skin the same mindful attention?
With this guide, I’ll show you how to craft your very own CBD-infused DIY face serum.
Why Oils (and Cannabis) Are Game-Changers for Skin
First, a common skincare myth needs debunking—drying your skin out doesn’t prevent acne.
It actually does the opposite, prompting your skin to overproduce oil to compensate. The result? More breakouts!
Oils are essential for cleansing, repairing, and protecting your skin’s barrier.
Even better, cannabis-infused carrier oils take these benefits to the next level.
Cannabinoids like CBD bring anti-inflammatory and healing properties, making them excellent allies for calming irritation, acne, or redness.
Whether you’re trying to soothe stressed skin or enhance your glow, a homemade cannabis-infused oil can become your go-to skin elixir.
Choosing Your Carrier Oils
At the base of every effective serum is a high-quality carrier oil (or a blend of oils). Your skin type will dictate which ones to use.
Here’s my breakdown of some versatile options, including how CBD oil fits beautifully into the mix.
- Jojoba Oil (Great for All Skin Types): Think of this as the skin’s best friend. It mimics skin’s natural sebum, creating a protective barrier without clogging pores. It’s excellent for balancing oil production—a must-have in a cannabis-infused serum.
- Grapeseed Oil (Perfect for Oily Skin): A lightweight oil with a slightly astringent property that tones and tightens, making it great for acne-prone faces.
- Rose Hip Oil (For Scars and Anti-Aging): Rich in vitamins A and C, rose hip oil repairs skin damage, smooths scars, and reduces fine lines.
- Sesame Oil (Ideal for Breakouts): This oil naturally pulls impurities and soothes inflamed skin—a natural complement to CBD’s calming properties.
- Avocado Oil (Ultra-Nourishing for Dry Skin): Loaded with fatty acids, perfect for hydration and repairing sun-damaged or aging skin.
Adding Essential Oils to Customize
Essential oils bring potent skincare benefits and heavenly scents to the mix. Just remember, a little goes a long way!
Here’s a list of essential oils that pair well with cannabis for glowing, healthy skin.
- Tea Tree Oil (Acne Control): A classic for fighting breakouts. Use sparingly (5 drops per ounce of carrier oils) to keep irritation under check.
- Lavender Oil (Calming & Healing): Great for soothing scars and blemishes while delivering a mellow aroma to your serum.
- Ylang Ylang Oil (Hydration & Repair): Perfect for stressed or sensitive skin, it helps balance oil levels.
- Rosemary Oil (Anti-Aging): Promotes skin elasticity, fights acne, and reduces puffiness.
- Carrot Seed Oil (Eczema & Anti-Aging): A powerhouse for aging or sensitive skin with its rich antioxidant properties.
How Cannabis Enhances Your Serum
Infusing your carrier oil with cannabis unlocks CBD (or THC, depending on your needs), which is known for its anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, and healing capabilities.
Whether tackling fine lines, redness, or breakouts, cannabis oil is nature’s way of elevating your skincare game.
The Ultimate DIY CBD-Infused Face Serum Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ounce carrier oil of choice e.g., jojoba or a blend
- 5 mL CBD oil
- 5 drops 5-10 drops of essential oil e.g., lavender or tea tree
- 5 drops Vitamin E oil optionafor extra nourishment
Instructions
- In a small jar, combine the carrier oil and CBD oil. Stir well.
- Add your essential oil(s) and a touch of Vitamin E oil, if desired. Stir well.
- Pour your oil into your dark glass bottle using a funnel.
- Gently shake for 30 seconds to combine the oils.
- Store your serum in a cool, dark place to maximize its shelf life (approximately 6-12 months).
- When ready to use: After cleansing, apply a few drops of your serum to damp skin for better absorption. Massage gently into your face or target specific problem areas.
Final Thoughts
Infusing your skincare routine with cannabis is a simple, customizable process that amplifies your self-care ritual.
By blending high-quality oils with cannabis’s natural healing properties, you can craft a serum that deeply nourishes, protects, and revitalizes your skin.
Remember, the best way to discover what works for you is to experiment and adjust as needed.
Whether you’re battling acne or just want that coveted glow, this serum can help transform your skin.
What oils or essential oils are you most excited to try? Drop a comment below—I’d love to hear about your creations! And if there’s anything you’re unsure about, I’m here to help.
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Hi Kylie,
Thank you for such fabulous information! and your blog is GORGEOUS. As a brand-new blogger, I’m completely inspired to keep working in hopes to be as wonderful as Everblossom someday!
I just wrote a post about my personal face serum recipe, and linked to your blog – haven’t published it yet, but wanted to check in first. I’m all about women supporting women (not stealing or competing!!) so let me know if you’d rather I didn’t reference your blog and I will absolutely remove that part! 🙂
Thank you again – keep on rocking!!!!
Eliza
Happy Wife, Creative Life
You’re so sweet! Thanks for the mention. <3
I just stumbled upon this post via pinterest. I just started making my own facial serums and was thinking about doing a blog post about them as well. Thanks for lots of inspo! Also your blog is absolutely gorgeous. I love that you have an integrated shopping cart as well!
I love Tamanu Oil. Have you used that oil at all? You don’t mention it all.
Yay! I wanted to make a night moisturizer , but am thinking a serum might be better. Would you put this on before or after a toner? (I’m using an ACV toner)
Hey, thanks for all the great info. I am going to try this ASAP. I have a few questions: I started using aple cider vinegar as a toner and I don’t know if I should use it before or after or at all with the serum? If I use it after, you said your face needs to be damp to apply the serum, so if it’s damp from the toner is that okay?..
After!
That’s perfect! Use the serum after toner, and before any other moisturizers. 🙂
Hi! Thank you so much for this wonderful article. Recently I am in a country where sun is always out whole year. Now my face have blemishes due to over exposure of sun. My skin is neither too dry nor too oily, though the weather is very humid. I am thirty plus and wish have glowy and young skin. I would really appreciate if you could suggest any serum or essential oil. Will it be fine if I apply oil on my face during the time I am exposed to the sun. So sorry for the trouble. Thank you so much.