Clove buds are packed with eugenol, a phenolic antioxidant that helps soften fine lines and tighten sagging skin. Turmeric’s curcumin promotes fresh collagen synthesis and accelerates dermal repair, giving your complexion a plumper, more youthful look. Baby oil—essentially purified mineral oil—forms a breathable, silky film that dramatically cuts moisture loss so active botanicals can work longer. When you enrich this base with vitamin E, vitamin-C-rich rosehip, barrier-reinforcing jojoba, hydrating aloe vera, and piperine-boosted turmeric, you create a multi-tasking elixir that supports collagen, calms inflammation, and seals in glow.

Ingredients Required

• 100 ml unscented baby oil – Moisture-locking carrier that keeps actives stable.

• 1 Tbsp whole cloves – Supplies eugenol, a potent antioxidant and skin-firming agent.

• 1 tsp organic turmeric powder – Curcumin stimulates collagen and brightens tone.

• 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper – Piperine boosts curcumin absorption up to 2,000 percent.

• 2 vitamin E soft-gel capsules (400 IU each) – Neutralises free radicals and supports repair.

• ½ tsp cold-pressed rosehip seed oil – Delivers vitamin C and omega-fatty acids to fade spots and spur collagen.

• ½ tsp cold-pressed jojoba oil – Strengthens the lipid barrier and reduces water loss.

• 1 tsp fresh aloe vera gel (strained) – Adds polysaccharides that further stimulate collagen and soothe skin.

(Scale quantities as needed; keep roughly the same ratios.)

Procedure

1. Warm the carrier: Pour baby oil into a clean, dry glass jar. Set the jar in a pan of warm (not boiling) water for five minutes to improve infusion without degrading actives.

2. Infuse the spices: Add cloves, turmeric, and black pepper to the warm oil. Stir with a sterile spoon, cover, and leave on a sunny windowsill or a cool shelf for 48 hours, shaking twice daily.

3. Fortify the blend: After 48 hours, strain out solids through a coffee filter. Pierce vitamin E capsules and squeeze the contents into the golden oil; stir in rosehip, jojoba, and aloe vera gel until uniform.

4. Bottle & cure: Transfer to a dark-amber dropper bottle, label, and let it “cure” another 24 hours so flavors can marry. Shelved away from heat and light, it keeps for up to three months.

Instructions (How to Use)

• Patch test: Dab a drop on the inside of your elbow; wait 24 hours for any irritation.

• Nightly ritual: After cleansing, mist face with lukewarm water. Warm three to four drops of oil between palms and press into slightly damp skin.

• Massage technique: Use upward, circular strokes for about one minute to boost micro-circulation.

• Layering tip: For daytime, blend one drop with your regular sunscreen to offset dryness.

• Body booster: Massage onto neck, décolletage, hands, and cuticles—areas that tend to betray age early.

Benefits of This DIY

1. Collagen support – Clove eugenol, turmeric curcumin, vitamin C in rosehip, and aloe vera all stimulate fibroblasts, leading to firmer, more elastic skin.

2. Deep moisturisation – A mineral-oil base plus jojoba and vitamin E prevent water loss and replenish the lipid barrier.

3. Brighter complexion – Turmeric and rosehip fade hyperpigmentation and even out skin tone.

4. Antioxidant shield – Vitamin E, clove, turmeric, and rosehip together neutralise free radicals that trigger premature ageing.

5. Enhanced bioavailability – Black pepper’s piperine multiplies curcumin absorption, making every drop more potent.

6. Soothing & anti-inflammatory – Aloe vera gel calms redness and irritation while accelerating wound repair.

7. Versatility – Gentle enough for dry, mature skin yet lightweight for normal types; simply adjust drop count or apply as a weekly scalp massage to strengthen hair follicles.

With consistent use—about four to six weeks—you’ll notice smoother texture, improved bounce, and that coveted candle-lit glow, all without a single synthetic additive. Enjoy your small-batch, science-backed collagen oil!