Melasma Face Serum

RECIPE #1 makes ~1oz of serum
Mix ingredients by placing Essential Oils in empty 2-ounce bottle, then add the Castor Oil followed by 30-ml Rosehip Seed Oil.
Secure lid and gently shake.
Wash your face and wipe it dry with your clean hands- but you want your face still damp to apply the serum.
Place a few drops between your fingers and apply to your entire face. Can use AM & PM.

Melasma is a frustrating skin condition that causes patches and spots, usually on the face, which are darker than your natural skin tone.

CAUSES OF MELASMA
-The major cause of Melasma is hormonal fluctuation and imbalances.
-Women who take oral or patch contraceptives and also hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medications are also prone to developing Melasma, which comes on gradually.
-Thyroid Disease
-People with olive or light brown skin types living in areas with intense sun exposure
-Melasma can also form during pregnancy, in which case it is known as ‘the mask of pregnancy.’
This kind of Melasma usually dissipates after pregnancy.


RECIPE#2 makes ~1oz of concentrated serum
Create a super concentrated version of the first recipe to target and treat dark spots.
Ingredients for super concentrate:
1oz Rosehip Seed Oil
2 full droppers (2ml) of Castor Oil
20 drops Geranium EO
20 drops Lemon EO
20 Drops Neroli EO

Mix ingredients by placing Essential Oils in empty 2-ounce bottle, then add the Castor Oil followed by 30-ml Rosehip Seed Oil.
Secure lid and gently shake.
Wash your face and wipe it dry with your clean hands- but you want your face still damp to apply the serum.
Place a few drops between your fingers and apply only to the trouble spots, allow to sit and penetrate your skin barrier. Use Day and Night.


Sunscreen is CRUCIAL
You want a very good reliable sunscreen to be part of your skincare especially if you are wearing this serum during the daytime. Or you simply need to stay out of the sun. You also want to use a sunscreen that protects from blue light such as that generated by a computer, cell phone, etc
I suffer with this condition too and I use the brand MyDayScreen as it is the best sunscreen I have ever used. And, it is not as expensive-- plus they usually send lots of samples when you order direct (can also be found in Amazon Storefront). They even offer a tinted sunscreen for face (and body) and they have a beach-worthy sunscreen too. I love them all!