Struggling with dry facial skin? Many commercial creams leave it feeling parched, greasy, or suffocated—not to mention the hefty price tag.
I've developed this simple, effective homemade moisturizing and nourishing cream for face and hands using natural, easy-to-source ingredients. Here's how to make it:
- 250 ml aloe vera gel
- 100 g beeswax
- 100 ml sweet almond oil
- 1 teaspoon vitamin E
- 15 drops essential oil
- Bowl
- Glass measuring cup
- Blender or hand blender
- Pan
- Spatula
- 300 ml glass jar
Preparation: 15 mins - Cooking: 10 mins
1. In a bowl, mix the aloe vera gel, vitamin E, and essential oils.
2. Set aside to reach room temperature.
3. Grate the beeswax and place it in the measuring cup with the almond oil.
4. Set the measuring cup in a pan of water and bring to a boil.
5. Heat while stirring occasionally until the beeswax fully melts.
6. Carefully remove the measuring cup from the pan.
7. Pour into the blender and allow to cool slightly—it should stay soft for the next step.
8. With the blender on the lowest speed,
9. slowly add the aloe vera mixture bit by bit.
10. Pause as needed to scrape down the sides with a spatula and incorporate everything.
If the top looks runny, stir with the spatula. This emulsification step may take 10-15 minutes—patience pays off!
11. Blend until you reach a creamy consistency.
12. Transfer to clean glass jars and refrigerate.
Your ultra-nourishing face cream is ready! Quick, natural, and deeply hydrating for face, hands, and body.
Say goodbye to tightness and that uncomfortable 'lizard skin' feel. Ideal for sensitive, irritated, or redness-prone skin.
Vitamin E acts as a natural preservative, but it won't last forever. I store the main jar in the fridge and refill a small one for the bathroom.
At room temperature, it stays fresh for up to eight months without changes in smell, texture, or color—though refrigeration is best to prevent bacteria.
I've experimented with essential oil blends; my favorite is lavender, lemon, and eucalyptus.
For perfect emulsion, be patient and ensure blades reach all ingredients by scraping sides.
No blender? An immersion blender works great.
Scrape residue from the blender and tools before washing—use your hands if needed.
Wipe with rags or paper towels to avoid clogging drains with oils and wax.
Half-fill the blender with water, add dish soap, and run at high speed for a few minutes.
For stubborn bits, add sea salt to scour.
Finish with warm soapy water.
