DIY Aloe Vera Face Moisturizer for Oily Skin

Hydrate your face without greasing it up with this DIY aloe vera face moisturizer for oily skin. Learn how to make it below! 

When you have oily skin, it’s easy to have an aversion to moisturizers because they can increase oiliness and clog up skin pores. 

The thing is, even oily skin needs to be moisturized. You just have to find the right moisturizer for it. Focus on water-based moisturizers to lock hydration without adding greasiness.  

The best moisturizer for oily skin is water-based or a gel moisturizer. 

This kind of moisturizer usually contains aloe vera gel. Let’s check out the benefits of aloe vera for oily skin (+ all skin types!) below: 

Benefits of Aloe Vera for Oily Skin 

Aloe vera has many amazing skin properties but the most important ones are listed below:

1.    Hydrates Skin 

Aloe vera gel is one of the best natural substances that gives skin the most hydration. This is because of the presence of lignin, a substance that helps it penetrate easily into the deeper layers of skin. 

By quickly sinking into the skin, it delivers beneficial nutrients including essential amino acids, vitamins and phytochemicals. 

2.    Has an Astringent Effect 

When applied on skin, aloe vera has an immediate skin tightening effects. This is because of its astringent properties that make skin taut and shrink large pores. 

Astringent products help reduce oily skin and minimize the appearance of large pores that contribute to more oils being pushed out of the oil glands in the skin. 

3.    Rejuvenates Skin 

Aloe vera boosts the production of fibroplastic fibers found in the dermis, or second layer of the skin, by 7-8 times the normal rate. 

It also promotes the reproduction of collagen, thereby smoothing away existing wrinkles and fine lines.

Applying aloe vera gel on your skin helps stimulate the growth of new epithelial cells and increase cell renewal and turnover which delay premature aging. 

4.    Balances Skin pH 

Aloe vera contains amino acids and trace elements that naturally regulate the skin’s pH, which helps prevent or reduce skin troubles such as inflammation and acne. 

Ingredients in this DIY Aloe Vera Face Moisturizer

Let’s have a quick look at the ingredients you will need in this DIY Aloe vera face moisturizer for oily skin:

Aloe vera gel 

Use pure and organic aloe vera gel which contains no parabens and other unwanted chemicals. You can choose aloe vera from brands such as Lily of the Desert, Fruit of the Earth or Amara Organics.

Argan oil

Argan oil is intensely promoted for hair care but it’s also a wonderful face oil. It not only has a comedogenic rating of zero, meaning it can’t clog up skin pores, but it also has light moisturizing properties that keep skin hydrated without greasing it up. 

Tea tree essential oil

Tea tree oil has astringent properties that help control excess sebum and tighten large pores. 

It also helps exfoliate dead cells, unclog pores and deep clean them. 

Tea tree oil’s antimicrobial properties fight acne-causing bacteria. 

Geranium essential oil

Geranium essential oil is great for locking moisture into skin cells. It also balances the skin’s oil production. 

This flowery essential oil also helps fade away scars and dark spots. Its antibacterial properties help prevent and reduce acne and pimples.

Bonus – it smells luxurious and is a powerful anti-aging essential oil to keep wrinkles away! 

DIY Aloe Vera Face Moisturizer For Oily Skin

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup aloe vera gel (where to get it)
• ½ tablespoon argan oil (where to get it)
• 7 drops tea tree essential oil (where to get it)
• 7 drops geranium essential oil (where to get it)
• Small whisk (where to get it)
• Glass bowl for mixing (where to get it)
• Air tight amber glass storage container (where to get it)

Directions 

1. In a clean glass bowl, add 1/3 cup of aloe vera gel. 
2. Next add ½ tablespoon of argan oil. 
3. Lastly, add all the drops of essential oils carefully. 
4. Mix everything with a whisk to incorporate all ingredients thoroughly. 
5. Scoop into a clean airtight container, preferably amber in color to prevent light degradation. 
6. Store in a cool, dry and dark place. 
7. To use, apply a suitable amount on your clean face and neck. 

Take Care

1. This aloe vera face moisturizer keeps for 3-4 weeks. Store it in the fridge if you want to lengthen its shelf life. 
2. Before using, do a patch test to make sure you aren’t allergic to any of the ingredients in the moisturizer.

Try out this DIY aloe vera face moisturizer for oily skin and come share your experience or any thoughts you have in the comment section below!