DIY Face Moisturizer Recipe
Using the nourishing properties of natural oils and butter, you can make your own face moisturizer. The addition of honey and beeswax increasing the skin soothing qualities of this product.
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- 1/4 oz beeswax (3 grams)
- 1/4 cup Cocoa Butter (53 grams)
- 1/4 cup shea butter (53 grams)
- 1 tablespoon Jojoba Oil
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (13g)
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 15 drops tea tree essential oil (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by melting the beeswax and cocoa butter using a double boiler. This is the safest method.Melt slowly - don't rush the process or over-heat the wax and butter.
- Once the cocoa and wax are liquid - add the coconut oil, shea butter and jojoba oil. - stir well. Then, add a small amount of raw honey. Don't be over generous with the honey - only a small amount is needed.
- Once everything is mixed and melted - remove from heat. Add in the Vitamin E Oil and the drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil. Stir well.
- Let the mixture cool (to hasten the process - pop it in the refrigerator for a few minutes). As it cools, use a spoon (or similar) to whip the ingredients together. You want to make sure the honey is staying incorporated into the rest of the ingredients.
- When the material is cool and in a semi-solid state, spoon it into a storage container. Choose one that you will be able to get your finger in to get it out. You need a tight lid to seal.
Notes
- Use a safe method for melting the beeswax - go slow.
- You can substitute all Shea Butter if you don't have Cocoa Butter
- If the mix is more runny than you like - remelt and add a bit more beeswax
- Always test any product on a small area of you skin first. Anyone can be sensitive to anything.
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