Say hello to our most trusted bedtime ritual – face oil. We never miss this step no matter how late, how drunk or how over it we are.

Face oil is where it’s at.  Deeply hydrating (hint: the key to anti-ageing), fast absorbing, free radical fighting, plumping, the list goes on and on. Argan, Coconut and Marula oils – there are so many powerful natural oils that are great for your skin, full of anti-oxidants and basically hello baby face.

And lately we’ve been in an experimental kind of mood. The thing is, we love investing in our skin, but when we can compliment the luxe with the DIY, we’re all about it. And when we recently stumbled across this little DIY tip on the Naturalista, we felt like we’d hit the jackpot.

You need three ingredients – Jojoba, Lavender and Rosehip oil. These combined create a potent mix of antioxidants, essential fatty acids and Vitamins A, C & E. Applying an oil like this before your moisturiser will also help it penetrate deeper into the skin so you’ll see faster results and an instant hydration boost.

Read on for how to DIY.

Using one part Jojoba to two parts Rosehip is the perfect balance. Always use cold-pressed organic oils. Anything chemically or heat-processed will be structurally altered and can potentially harm the skin and body. The oils are volatile and should also be kept in a dark blue or amber glass bottle in the fridge to preserve their molecular structure and healing properties.

Jojoba is almost identical in structure to our own skin sebum and often overlooked as a mere carrier oil or filler ingredient. In fact it is another really rich antibacterial moisturiser which doesn’t block pores and, through its similarity to our own oil, decreases our sebum production through a holistic like-for-like approach.

Finally, a small and luxurious drop or two of lavender essential oil soothes and calms the senses, promoting a nourishing night’s sleep and deep inner peace. Try to source 100% therapeutic lavender oil. Mix all the ingredients together, store in the fridge and use nightly before bed. You can also use a thin layer under makeup in the day, especially in cold winter months.