Homemade Face Cream Recipe

If you have dry skin, you need to start using a natural face moisturizer on your skin. This homemade face lotion works well for all skin types, including sensitive skin and combination skin.

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You should make your own beauty products for many reasons. It’s cheaper, it’s more natural, and it’s better for your skin. It’s an easy way to save money.

When you buy face cream from the store, you usually pay for a lot of water (and other cheap fillers). A homemade day cream recipe uses only a fraction of the water, so it’s more concentrated and effective.

You also don’t need to worry about any nasty chemicals found in many store-bought beauty products. Those chemicals can damage your skin over time, causing premature aging and other skin problems.

The ingredients in this natural face cream recipe are all natural and good for your skin. Cocoa butter and coconut oil are excellent moisturizers and are also packed with antioxidants that help keep your skin looking young and healthy.

• Microwave
• Rubber spatula
• Microwave safe measuring cup
• Small glass jars

You can use a double boiler if you don’t have a microwave. Or make your own double boiler with two different-sized pots.

• Lavender oil
• Chamomile oil
• Rose essential oil
• Frankincense oil
• Evening primrose oil
• Tea tree oil if you have acne prone skin

No, you can leave this DIY face cream unscented if you like. Some people with sensitive skin prefer unscented face cream.

This skin cream will help bring out your natural beauty with or without essential oils.

If stored in a cool, dark place, this face cream should last about six months. I like to keep mine in the refrigerator.

Do not allow it to come to room temperature, or the coconut oil will melt.

You need to use something solid like shea butter, mango butter, or beeswax. Your skin cream won’t set correctly if you use liquid oil like avocado oil.

Yes, this face cream is beneficial for healing dry, cracked skin. Cocoa butter and coconut oil are both excellent skin moisturizers.

• ¼ cup cocoa butter or shea butter
• 2 tbsp virgin coconut oil (not fractionated coconut oil)
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, rosehip seed oil, or apricot oil
• 10 drops of lavender essential oil
• 4 drops of chamomile essential oil

• Jojoba oil
• Sweet almond oil
• Vitamin E oil
• Argan oil
• Sunflower oil
• Carrot seed oil

It’s very simple to make this natural face moisturizer.

Prep time: 5 minutes

• Add the cocoa butter or shea butter and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup, and heat on high for 30-second intervals, stirring in between each heating session until fully melted.
• If you prefer, you can melt it over low heat in a double boiler.

• Add the olive oil.

• Then add the essential oils.
• Pour into a 4 oz jar, replace the lid, and shake vigorously for 1 minute.

• Refrigerate your DIY face cream for 30-60 minutes until it solidifies.
• Use the DIY face cream on your face and body.

This homemade face cream is perfect for dry skin. You can use it as an all-over body moisturizer or apply it to specific areas like your elbows or knees.

Apply the natural face cream to damp skin immediately after showering for best results. This will help lock in moisture and keep your skin hydrated.

If you have leftover skin cream, you can use it as hand or foot cream. It’s also an excellent cuticle cream.

Making this homemade face cream is so simple that I like making small batches regularly. You can even give this face moisturizer cream as a gift.

You might want to try these if you enjoy making your own skin care products.

• Dandelion lotion bars
• Homemade pumpkin facial mask
• DIY soap recipes
• How to make rosewater
• Lavender cream for face
• Is avocado good for your face?

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  ¼ cup cocoa butter or shea butter

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  2 tbsp virgin coconut oil (not fractionated coconut oil)

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  1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, rosehip seed oil, or apricot oil

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  10 drops of lavender essential oil

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  4 drops of chamomile essential oil

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  microwave

1. Add the cocoa butter and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl or measuring cup, and heat on high for 30-second intervals, stirring in between each heating session, until fully melted.
2. Add the olive oil, and essential oils.
3. Pour into a 4 oz jar, replace the lid, and shake vigorously for 1 minute.
4. Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes until it solidifies.
5. Use the cream on your face and body.

Ellen is a busy mom of a 22-year-old son and 27-year-old daughter. She owns 5 blogs and is addicted to social media. She believes that it doesn’t have to be difficult to lead a healthy life. She shares simple healthy living tips to show busy women how to lead fulfilling lives. If you’d like to work together, email info@confessionsofanover-workedmom.com to chat.