Coenzyme Q10 serum
We got this recipe from Marie Rayma at www.humblebeeandme.com & tailored it to fit in a 20ml dropper bottle. It's so rich & gorgeous & at the same time light & fast absorbing. Check out the Marie's website for more in-depth info on this recipe & loads of other excellent recipes!
Equipment
Mini scales are very helpful for working with small amounts & a mini silicone spatular is great for stirring & getting all the product out.
Ingredients
Makes 20g - use our Batch Size Calculator to easily adjust the volume of your batch.
50% | 10g squalane - olive
3% | 0.6g coenzyme Q10
26.5% | 5.3g barbary fig (aka prickly pear seed oil), certified organic
20% | 4g sea buckthorn seed oil, certified organic
0.5% | 0.10g vitamin E
Method
- Mix the coenzyme Q10 into the squalane in a small dish (a glass beaker is perfect) & heat gently in a water bath until the Q10 is dissolved.
- Take off the heat & stir in the remaining ingredients.
- Pour into a 20ml dropper bottle & you're done!
To use
- Apply 3 - 4 drops to skin and massage in with fingertips, avoiding eye area.
- Can be used day and/or night.
The ingredients
Barbary fig (aka prickly pear seed oil) penetrates below the surface of the skin for maximum benefits without leaving any oily residue. It's great for all skin types, supporting skin repair after trauma & providing protection from environmental stress. Excellent for mature skin as it can help to address signs of ageing, while the high fatty acid content plumps skin to help smooth wrinkles & increase firmness.
Coenzyme Q10 is a rich antioxidant, said to help neutralise free radicals, reducing their concentrations & minimising their effect on collagen & elastin in the skin, keeping skin healthy, more elastic & looking firmer & younger.
Sea buckthorn seed oil is known for its anti-ageing benefits. It contains vitamins B1, B2, K, A, & E, folic acid & an array of fatty acids such as omega 3, 6, & 7. By hydrating the skin & promoting the formation of collagen, it can help to plump the skin, prevent sagging & smooth out fine lines & wrinkles.
Squalane - olive is fast absorbing, non-greasy, non-comedogenic (won't clog pores) & suitable for all skin types, particularly dry, sensitive, oily or acne prone skin. An excellent moisturiser leaving skin soft & moisturised, it is also said to help regulate oil production & protect skin from free radicals which cause premature signs of aging.
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