Luxurious Vita-E Facial Oil

Silky and easily absorbed, this daily facial moisturizer is beneficial for all

skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin. Grapeseed oil is ultra-

light yet packed with nutrients and antioxidants, which give skin a

regenerative boost and a healthy glow. With an exceptionally high vitamin

E content, this moisturizer protects your skin cells from premature aging

due to exposure to UV rays and environmental pollutants by effectively

stopping free radical damage, promoting a healthy, glowing complexion.

YIELDS: 1 ounce

2 teaspoons Green Tea–Infused Oil

1 teaspoon jojoba oil

2 vitamin E capsules

2 drops chamomile essential oil

3 drops rose geranium essential oil

6 drops lavender essential oil

3 teaspoons grapeseed oil

What you will need: dark- colored 1-ounce bottle with a dropper or

pump top, small funnel

1. To Make: Place the funnel over your bottle and add the Green Tea– Infused

Oil and jojoba oil. Pierce the vitamin E capsules and squeeze the liquid out

into the bottle, discarding the gel caps. Add the essential oils and the

grapeseed oil. Shake for a minute to blend.

2. To Store: Store in bottle. Will keep for up to six months if stored out of

direct sunlight.

3. To Use: Use a few drops twice daily after cleansing and toning your skin.

Facial oils work well on damp skin, so mist your skin with toner and apply

a few drops to your fingertips. Emulsify the oil into the moisture on your

skin from the mist. The added moisture will enable you to achieve an even

application and help your skin absorb the beneficial botanicals deep into the dermal layers of skin

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