Struggling with dry, damaged skin from sun exposure or harsh weather? This homemade cold cream recipe is a game-changer.
Rooted in ancient tradition nearly 2,000 years old, known as Cérat de Galien after Greek physician Claudius Galen, it's perfect for deeply nourishing and repairing skin.
With years of experimenting with natural skincare remedies, I've found this quick, easy formula transforms rough skin into soft, radiant perfection.
Here's the time-tested cold cream recipe your skin craves:
- 30 ml jojoba oil
- 5 g raw beeswax
- 5 drops vitamin E
- 30 ml orange blossom hydrosol
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 25 drops grapefruit seed extract
- 2 bowls
- Spatula
- Saucepan for bain-marie
- Whisk
- Jar
- 70% alcohol
Prep time: 5 mins | Cook time: 2 mins | Yields: 1 jar
1. In one bowl, combine jojoba oil, beeswax, and vitamin E.
2. Place the bowl in a saucepan for a bain-marie over low heat to melt.
3. Stir gently with the spatula.
4. In the second bowl, mix orange blossom hydrosol, grapefruit seed extract, and honey until smooth.
5. Remove the first bowl from heat once melted.
6. Slowly pour the hydrosol mixture into the warm oil in a thin stream, whisking vigorously to emulsify.
7. Whisk until the cream cools completely.
8. Disinfect the jar with 70% alcohol.
9. Transfer the cream to the jar.
Your luxurious homemade cold cream is ready! Apply a small amount to face and neck morning and night—or anywhere on the body, including hands and feet.
It absorbs quickly without greasiness, delivering instant hydration.
This cream excels in extreme weather: summer heat, winter cold, and wind. It nourishes deeply, restores suppleness, boosts radiance, and shields against environmental stressors.
Store in the fridge for weeks of freshness. Use a disinfected spatula to avoid contamination—never dip fingers in.
Jojoba oil penetrates deeply to hydrate and nourish.
Honey amplifies this with its moisturizing, protective, and scar-fading properties.
Beeswax forms a vitamin-rich barrier against damage.
Vitamin E and grapefruit seed extract act as natural preservatives for stability.
