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
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.

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.

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.

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)

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