Amazing Night Cream with Myrrh Essential Oil

I am seriously excited about the oil I am sharing today. It is brand-new to me, but I truly cannot believe the difference it is already making.

Myrrh Essential Oil has a rich, smoky, balsamic aroma that is purifying, restorative, revitalizing, and uplifting. Myrrh is also often used in oral hygiene products.

I read where someone mentioned that Myrrh was good for the skin. I’m almost out of Frankincense (nnoooooo!!!!), which is also great for skin, so I thought I would give Myrrh a try, since I had a brand spankin’ new bottle.

Y’all, I’ve really been struggling. It’s been about 14 months since I’ve slept more than 3 hours in a row. Most nights it’s more like 1.5 – 2 hour “naps” between Cam waking up. My face has really been showing the lack of sleep; so much so that my daughters have commented on the dark circles under my eyes. Yeah. Not cool, right? I was seeing it, too, and every time I looked in the mirror, I felt old.

After only a few days {read: less than a week!} of mixing Myrrh with coconut oil and applying to my face and neck at night after washing, I can tell a difference in my skin. My complexion is brighter, the skin under my eyes is lighter, and it actually feels tighter. {And no, I wasn’t going for some crazy rhyme there, it just happened. Ha!} 

All I have been doing is adding one drop of Myrrh to a nickel-size amount of coconut oil, “mixing” it with the tip of my finger, and then applying it to my face and neck. That’s it! I usually apply it at night, but I got busy the other evening and forgot, so I applied it in the morning before putting on my makeup. The only thing was I had to let the coconut oil “dry” a bit, but other than that, it worked great, and even helped my makeup go on smoothly.

Myrrh can assist with hydrating the skin and brightening a dull complexion. It is absolutely amazing for maintaining beautiful skin.

So, while it may not help my son sleep longer, and thus allowing me more sleep, my new Myrrh and coconut oil night cream can make it look like I’m getting enough. Which is not too bad in my book. {wink}

For more information on essential oils, go here.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. I’m just a mom sharing my experience! As always, do what you feel is best for your family. Image sources: Young Living on Flickr.

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