🌿 Facial Oil Serum Formulation eBook

This Oil-Based Serum Formulation Guide is the ultimate beginner-friendly resource for creating professional, science-backed facial oils.

If you’ve ever wondered how to create your own facial oil serums—from scratch and backed by real cosmetic science—this eBook is your new formulation bible.

Inside, you’ll discover:

✅ 15 professional-grade oil serum formulations
✅ A complete guide to carrier oils, essential oils, esters & oil-soluble actives
✅ Ingredient strategies based on skin type and product function
✅ Pro-level tips on shelf life, skin absorption, and product stability
✅ Smart formulation practices even beginners can follow

🧠 Who is this oil-based serum formulation guide for?

Whether you’re a total beginner, a DIY skincare creator, or an indie brand formulator—this guide is for you if you want to:

– Understand the science behind oil-based serums
– Choose the right oils for acne, aging, dryness, or sensitivity
– Go beyond simple mixing and start formulating with intention
– Avoid common beginner mistakes
– Save time, money, and resources by learning how pros do it

💡 What’s inside?

This 163-page guide includes:

– A deep dive into ingredient categories (carrier oils, essential oils,esters, antioxidants, actives)
– 15 detailed serum formulations with INCI names, usage rates & method
– Ingredient substitution charts
– Tips for working preservative-free (anhydrous systems)
– How to calculate usage rates and scale recipes for small-batch or retail
– A complete beginner-friendly glossary and troubleshooting guide

📖 Full Table of Contents

Here’s a detailed look at what you’ll find inside this 163-page oil serum formulation guide:

📌 Section 1 – Before You Start

• Introduction: Why Oil-Based Serums Are Great for Beginners

• What You’ll Learn, Formulation Tips, and Common Ingredient Pitfalls

• How to Buy Raw Materials & Understand Skin Structure

• GMP, Safety Notes, and Formulation Journaling

🧪 Section 2 – Ingredients for Oil-Based Serum Formulation

• Botanical Carrier Oils
  ✓ How to Choose Based on Skin Type (Oily, Dry, Combo, Sensitive, Mature)
  ✓ Fatty Acid Composition & Skin Function
  ✓ Comedogenicity & Absorption Rates
  ✓ Oil Polarity in Blends: How to Balance Light vs Heavy Oils
  ✓ Heat Stability & Shelf-Life Considerations
  ✓ Compatibility of Oils with Actives and Essential Oils
  ✓ Ingredient Substitution Tips for Customization
• Essential Oils
  ✓ How to Select Safe & Effective Essential Oils for Facial Use
  ✓ Dermal Limits, Dilution Guidelines & Usage Rates
  ✓ Chemical Families: Monoterpenes, Esters, Oxides, etc.
  ✓ Choosing Essential Oils for Acne, Wrinkles, Pigmentation, Eye Area & More
  ✓ Safety Notes: Pregnancy, Phototoxicity & Irritation Risks
• Vitamin E
  ✓ Why It’s Used in Oil-Based Serums
  ✓ Types of Tocopherols & Tocotrienols
  ✓ How It Acts as a Natural Antioxidant and Stability Enhancer
• Oil-Soluble Active Ingredients
  ✓ Coenzyme Q10, Bakuchiol, Retinol, Squalane, Ceramides, Bisabolol
  ✓ Oil-Soluble Vitamin C Derivatives
  ✓ Astaxanthin & Chamazulene
  ✓ How to Calculate Usage Rates & Combine Safely
• Oil-Soluble Extracts & Antioxidants
  ✓ Using Plant-Based Extracts in Anhydrous Systems
  ✓ How to Incorporate Botanical CO₂ Extracts
  ✓ Boosting Antioxidant Power Naturally
• Formulation Resources
  ✓ Quick Reference Tables for Carrier Oils, Essential Oils & Actives
  ✓ Ingredient Substitutions
  ✓ Storage Conditions for Raw Materials & Finished Serums
• Texture & Sensory Optimization
  ✓ Natural Silicone Alternatives for Lightweight Feel
• ✓ Tips for Avoiding Greasy Finish & Improving Spreadability

🧴 Section 3 – Explore 15 Oil-Based Serum Formulations for Every Skin Type

• Recipes for Every Skin Need:

• Anti-Aging, Acne-Prone, Hyperpigmentation, Sensitive Skin, Eye Area & More

• Includes INCI names, ingredient functions, usage rates & step-by-step method

• Moisturizing vs. Hydrating: What’s the Difference?

• Oils vs. Serums: Key Distinctions Explained

• How to Layer Your Skincare

• Troubleshooting, Shelf-Life, Storage Tips & Scaling Batches

• Beginner Glossary, Helpful Resources, and Ingredient Supplier Tips

✨ Why SwonLab?

This guide was created by a chemical engineer specialized in cosmetic formulation—no fluff, no copy-paste recipes, just real science simplified for real people.

Whether you’re making a serum for yourself or starting your indie skincare line, this eBook will guide you every step of the way with:

✔️ Clear explanations
✔️ Research-backed guidance
✔️ Flexible, customizable recipes
✔️ No unnecessary jargon

🛒 Ready to start formulating?

Download instantly after purchase and get lifetime access.

Start creating oil-based serums that actually perform — not just feel nice.