DIY Moisturizer Skin Care Recipes

Here are five DIY moisturizer skin care recipes using essential oils that will leave your skin feeling soft and nourished!

1. Coconut Lemongrass Moisturizer

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup coconut oil

  • 10 drops lemongrass essential oil

  • 5 drops lavender essential oil

Instructions:

  1. Melt the coconut oil in a double boiler.

  2. Once melted, remove from heat and add essential oils.

  3. Allow to cool slightly and then whip with a mixer until fluffy.

  4. Store in a jar and use as needed.

2. Lavender & Chamomile Body Butter

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup shea butter

  • 1/4 cup almond oil

  • 10 drops lavender essential oil

  • 5 drops chamomile essential oil

Instructions:

  1. Melt shea butter and almond oil together in a double boiler.

  2. Remove from heat and stir in essential oils.

  3. Let it cool until it starts to solidify, then whip until creamy.

  4. Transfer to a jar and apply to dry areas.

3. Rosemary Mint Face Cream

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup beeswax

  • 1/4 cup jojoba oil

  • 1/4 cup almond oil

  • 10 drops rosemary essential oil

  • 10 drops peppermint essential oil

Instructions:

  1. Melt beeswax and oils in a double boiler.

  2. Once melted, remove from heat and add essential oils.

  3. Pour into a glass jar and let it cool completely before using on your face.

4. Citrus Glow Moisturizer

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup grape seed oil

  • 1/4 cup shea butter

  • 10 drops sweet orange essential oil

  • 5 drops lemon essential oil

  • 5 drops ylang-ylang essential oil

Instructions:

  1. Melt shea butter in a double boiler.

  2. Stir in grape seed oil and let cool slightly.

  3. Add essential oils and mix well.

  4. Pour into a container and use for a refreshing all-over moisturizer.

5. Nourishing Tea Tree Oil Cream

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup coconut oil

  • 1/4 cup shea butter

  • 10 drops tea tree essential oil

  • 5 drops eucalyptus essential oil

Instructions:

  1. Melt coconut oil and shea butter together in a double boiler.

  2. Remove from heat and mix in the essential oils.

  3. Whip until smooth and creamy, then store in a container.

  4. This is great for acne-prone skin!

Safety and UsageTips:

  • Always do a patch test before applying a new product to ensure no allergic reactions occur.

  • Store your moisturizers in a cool, dark place to maintain their effectiveness.

  • Aways use 100% pure essential oils with no chemicals.

  • Never put essential oils directly on skin without water or a carrier oil or it could burn your skin.

  • Check with your doctor before using essential oils.

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