Neroli Facial Oil
This neroli facial oil is a gentle, luxury-style face oil built around the floral citrus aroma of neroli essential oil. Neroli is very different from orange peel oils because it comes from the blossoms of the bitter orange tree, giving this recipe a soft floral scent rather than a juicy fruit scent.
Benefits
- Lightweight facial oil for nighttime use
- Uses jojoba oil so the blend feels silky rather than heavy
- Includes argan and rosehip seed oils for a more nourishing facial oil
- Soft floral-resin aroma from neroli and frankincense
- Very low essential oil dilution for facial use
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons jojoba oil (9 g)
- 1 teaspoon argan oil (4.5 g)
- 1 teaspoon rosehip seed oil (4.5 g)
- 1/4 teaspoon vitamin E oil (1 g)
- 1 drop neroli essential oil
- 1 drop frankincense essential oil
Only a small amount of Essential oils are used which is approximately 0.5% dilution. Higher amounts can cause irritation to the skin.
Recommended Supplies
Use a small dark glass dropper bottle to protect the oils.
- 1 oz dark glass dropper bottle
- Small funnel
- Measuring spoons or scale
- Label
Equipment
- 1 oz dropper bottle
- Small funnel
- Measuring spoons
- Label
Method
- Add the jojoba, argan, rosehip, and vitamin E oil to the bottle.
- Add the neroli and frankincense essential oils.
- Cap and roll gently between your hands to combine.
- Label with the date and ingredients.
How to Use
At night, apply 2–4 drops to clean, slightly damp skin. Massage gently over the face and neck, avoiding the eye area.
Storage
Store in a cool, dark place and use within 6 months. Rosehip seed oil is delicate, so keep the cap tightly closed.
Variations & Substitutions
Neroli and Rosehip Facial Oil
- 2 teaspoons jojoba oil (9 g)
- 2 teaspoons rosehip seed oil (9 g)
- 1/4 teaspoon vitamin E oil (1 g)
- 1 drop neroli essential oil
Safety Considerations
- For external use only
- Perform a patch test before using on skin
- Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes, and broken or irritated skin
- Keep away from children and pets
- Consult a qualified professional before use if pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or making products for children
- Use a very low dilution on the face
- Avoid the eye area
- Stop using if irritation occurs
Additional Notes
Neroli essential oil:
Neroli is also known as orange blossom essential oil and has a floral citrus aroma.
Argan oil:
Argan adds a richer skin-care feel without making the blend too heavy.
Frankincense:
Frankincense pairs beautifully with neroli in mature-skin-style recipes.
This homemade recipe is for general home and personal care use only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition.
Yes. Neroli essential oil is commonly known as orange blossom essential oil and is distilled from bitter orange blossoms.
Neroli is strong, precious, and used on facial skin here, so a very low amount is enough.
Not for the same result. Sweet orange is a peel oil with a juicy scent, while neroli is floral and more suited to this luxury facial oil.
Start with a few nights per week. If your skin likes it, you can use a small amount more often.
Yes. Use 2 drops of neroli total or keep the recipe to 1 drop neroli only for a very gentle blend.
It may be too rich for some acne-prone skin. Patch test first and use only a few drops if your skin tolerates facial oils.
Recommended Supplies
Use a small dark glass dropper bottle to protect the oils.
- 1 oz dark glass dropper bottle
- Small funnel
- Measuring spoons or scale
- Label