If you use a facial moisturizer on a regular basis, you know just how expensive these products can be. If you don’t use a facial moisturizer on a regular basis you don’t know what you’re missing. There’s a reason people (typically women) are willing to all but empty their wallets in order to obtain a tiny jar of cream. Luckily, that’s about to change. Say hello to homemade face moisturizer.
Homemade face moisturizer can be just as effective and luxurious as the products you buy at the store. Plus, homemade face moisturizer doesn’t contain all the unnatural ingredients your store bought product probably has. This recipe for homemade face moisturizer only contains 5 ingredients which are:
– Coconut oil
– Almond oil
– Cocoa butter
– Frankincense essential oil
– Lavender essential oil
All of the ingredients in this homemade face moisturizer are awesome for your skin. Let’s take a closer look…. Coconut oil moisturizes, softens, and has excellent anti-aging properties. Almond oil contains antioxidants and vitamin E. Cocoa butter delivers more moisture and antioxidants. Frankincense promotes regeneration of healthy cells. Last, but not least, lavender fights acne, reduces redness, and soothes skin.
Homemade Face Moisturizer
Not only is this homemade face moisturizer awesome for you, it is super easy to make. In 3 steps (one of which is adding the product to a Mason jar) you’ll have a spa worthy facial treatment.
Want more beauty tips and recipes like this recipe for homemade face moisturizer? If so, be sure to follow Freebie Finding Mom’s DIY Beauty Tips Pinterest board. You’ll also want to explore the other homemade beauty product recipes on this site including:
– Best Homemade Acne Treatment
– DIY Mineral Makeup – Homemade Blush
– DIY Body Scrub
– DIY Lip Gloss
– Homemade Lavender Body Scrub
– Homemade Oatmeal Body Scrub 
INGREDIENTS
½ cup coconut oil
2 tsp. almond oil
1 Tbsp. cocoa butter
5 drops frankincense essential oil
5 drops lavender essential oil
Mason jar (4 oz)
DIRECTIONS
1. Place all ingredients in the bowl of your stand mixer.
2. Whip on high for 4-5 minutes until it is light and fluffy, scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally to include all of it.
3. Transfer contents to a small jar with a tight fitting lid.
Use after each time you wash your face to moisturize.
Note: When left in very warm temperatures (like those in your bathroom) this homemade face moisturizer may soften to nearly melting. You can consider storing it in the refrigerator; it could be refreshing to the skin especially in the summer.
Homemade Face Moisturizer
Is your face feeling dry? Give your skin a big boost of hydration by using this Homemade Face Moisturizer. This DIY beauty recipe requires only five ingredients: coconut oil, almond oil, cocoa butter and two essential oils (Frankincense and Lavender) and a few minutes to whip up. This all-natural DIY face cream contains no harmful chemicals but is effective at moisturizing your skin to help with anti-aging and fighting acne.
Materials
- ½ cup coconut oil
- 2 tsp. almond oil
- 1 Tbsp. cocoa butter
- 5 drops frankincense essential oil
- 5 drops lavender essential oil
Tools
- Mason jar (4 oz)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in the bowl of your stand mixer.
- Whip on high for 4-5 minutes until it is light and fluffy, scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally to include all of it.
- Transfer contents to a small jar with a tight fitting lid.
Use after each time you wash your face to moisturize.
Notes
When left in very warm temperatures (like those in your bathroom) this homemade face moisturizer may soften to nearly melting. You can consider storing it in the refrigerator; it could be refreshing to the skin especially in the summer.
Carissa says
I do not have a stand mixer. Would a hand mixer or blender work as well?
Kelli says
Sure.
Erin C says
Hi! I was wondering if your moisturizer tends to be really greasy? I see that there are a few oils in it and specifically cocoa butter. I’ve made one with cocoa butter before and couldn’t wear makeup after applying the product because it was too greasy. Thanks so much for your reply! I found you on Pinterest by the way.
Kelli says
They don’t seem too greasy to me, but I guess it’s personal preference. They are very moisturizing.
Jacqueline says
Not sure about the other oil but coconut oil isn’t greasy. It absorbs well but always use extra virgin unrefined. Not the one pictured.
Tera says
Coconut oil will clog your pores. It is nice as a make-up remover where you can wipe it off and then use a toner to make sure you get all traces of it off your face. I use almond oil or apricot kernel oil for anti-aging in my serums.
Denise says
Can you use Bitter Almond Oil instead of the Sweet Almond Oil pictured?
Lisa says
How long will this recipe last before it goes bad?
Dana Smith says
It doesn’t have any water in it so germs cant grown in it – id say about a year 🙂
Siera says
I am allergic to almonds, what can I use instead?
Pia Pollo says
jojobo oil, coconut oil…..
Hope says
Hey! Would it be ok to substitute shea butter for the cocoa butter?
Kelli says
Hi Hope, I’ve never tried this. I am interested to know how it works out for you.
Nikita says
I have the same question! Please let us know how it goes. 🙂
yumi says
Cocoa butter is comedogenic, so if you have an acne face use shea butter
Brenda U. says
I just recently made this face moisturizer. Is it supposed to be runny? Plus the cocoa butter settles at the bottom of the jar and every time I use it I have to shake it up.
Kim says
That happened to me the first time I made a coconut oil scrub. I have found with coconut oil let it just start to solidify then whip it. I also whip my coconut oil by its self then add rest of ingredients. Hope this helps.
Ms. White says
Where can i find these items? & can i substitute Shay butter for the cocoa butter? Thanks your reply would be greatly appreciated.
Barbara says
My question is about the cocoa butter – the organic stuff I have is very hard . Can I microwave it and get it melted ? Will that be okay for this recipe? Also I added about a teaspoon and a half of natural SPF 28 sunscreen since I’m a hiker – we’ll see how that turns out 🙂
Susana says
Barbara, how did it turn out? And where do you purchase natural sunscreen:
Erin says
Try melting the butters and oils together, first. Then, try mixing them while still in a liquid phase. I’ve never had them separate.
Kayla says
I just made this and it was so great! Thank you so much for the recipe. I ended up switching out the cocoa butter for shea butter because it was too heavy for my skin.
Aly says
I just made it, but it is very runny. It is far away from whip consistency. Is there anything I can do make it more creamy?
Gail says
try adding some beeswax
daphanie says
I made it, if I put in fridge it’s too hard if I leave it out its too runny, anyone else have this problem
Jessica says
Yes, I have. You can put it in the fridge for 2-5 min, then use it. Play around with the time and see what works best for you. When it’s hot out, I put mine in the fridge before I get in the shower, and it’s perfect.
Michelle says
How long does it last before it goes bad?
Cynergy Health Science says
Generally organic moisturizers are the best for anti aging treatment.
Brandi says
Do you think it would be ok to add some zinc oxide to this to make it a daily moisturizing sunscreen as well…..?
Jacqueline says
Not sure if you noted this but the coconut oil should be extra virgin, unrefined always.
purity says
Is the moisturiser okay with acne prone skin or skin that has broken?
Lauren says
Could I make this at home and ship it to a friend or would it go bad? Thanks!
Kelli says
Hi Lauren, Sure. I wouldn’t know why you couldn’t. 🙂 Kelli
Denise says
Can you use Bitter Almond Oil instead of the Sweet Almond Oil pictured?
Kelli says
Hi Denise, I’d think you could. Let me know how it works. 🙂 Kelli
Marta says
Sounds great, won’t hurt to try it an experiment. Is there anything I can add to this moisturizer for older skin?
Debbie says
Debbie do you have to use a stand mixer or can you use a hand mixer. I have a hand mixer i made the moisturizer and it was runny.
Kelli says
Hi Debbie, You should be able to use a hand mixer. Hmmm….maybe try adding more coconut oil. Hope that helps! 🙂 Kelli