How to Make Face Cream

When I first started making my own beauty products, I used my trusted manual and the recipes there. The only similar face moisturiser was for serum and I was using just that for some time.

Then I got curious. Can you make your own face cream?

Yes, you can.

All you need is some shea butter, jojoba oil, and fractionated coconut oil with essential oils. In my case, I used frankincense and Lavender as they have the following properties:-

Frankincense Powerful anti-inflammatory it is an effective natural remedy to calm the complexion. For irritated or damaged skin, it restores the top layer of your skin and calms affected areas. For sunburn, rosacea, or breakouts, this healing element soothes and nourishes the skin.

Lavender gently moisturises skin and won’t block your pores. It is naturally antibacterial, meaning that it kills acne-causing bacteria that might infiltrate.

As I was making the cream during a period when we were going through a heatwave in the UK it didn’t set initially. That isn’t a problem, all you need to do is put it in the fridge for an hour or two and it will set for you.

It is quite an oily consistency and a wee bit gritty so you may be best rubbing your hands together when applying rather than dotting on your face. A little bit goes a long way.