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:
Melt the coconut oil in a double boiler.
Once melted, remove from heat and add essential oils.
Allow to cool slightly and then whip with a mixer until fluffy.
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:
Melt shea butter and almond oil together in a double boiler.
Remove from heat and stir in essential oils.
Let it cool until it starts to solidify, then whip until creamy.
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:
Melt beeswax and oils in a double boiler.
Once melted, remove from heat and add essential oils.
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:
Melt shea butter in a double boiler.
Stir in grape seed oil and let cool slightly.
Add essential oils and mix well.
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:
Melt coconut oil and shea butter together in a double boiler.
Remove from heat and mix in the essential oils.
Whip until smooth and creamy, then store in a container.
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.