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.
Carissa says
August 12, 2015 at 8:32 amI do not have a stand mixer. Would a hand mixer or blender work as well?
Kelli says
November 8, 2015 at 9:23 pmSure.
Erin C says
October 21, 2015 at 11:05 pmHi! 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
November 8, 2015 at 9:03 pmThey don’t seem too greasy to me, but I guess it’s personal preference. They are very moisturizing.
Jacqueline says
August 28, 2016 at 2:14 pmNot 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
January 10, 2017 at 12:20 pmCoconut 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
December 28, 2017 at 7:06 pmCan you use Bitter Almond Oil instead of the Sweet Almond Oil pictured?
Lisa says
December 9, 2015 at 3:31 pmHow long will this recipe last before it goes bad?
Dana Smith says
April 29, 2016 at 4:20 pmIt doesn’t have any water in it so germs cant grown in it – id say about a year 🙂
Siera says
December 23, 2015 at 2:57 pmI am allergic to almonds, what can I use instead?
Pia Pollo says
April 25, 2016 at 9:46 pmjojobo oil, coconut oil…..
Hope says
January 12, 2016 at 4:22 pmHey! Would it be ok to substitute shea butter for the cocoa butter?
Kelli says
January 17, 2016 at 9:51 pmHi Hope, I’ve never tried this. I am interested to know how it works out for you.
Nikita says
February 9, 2016 at 5:19 pmI have the same question! Please let us know how it goes. 🙂
yumi says
January 22, 2017 at 3:35 amCocoa butter is comedogenic, so if you have an acne face use shea butter
Brenda U. says
January 17, 2016 at 10:04 amI 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
March 1, 2016 at 5:30 amThat 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
February 8, 2016 at 6:36 pmWhere can i find these items? & can i substitute Shay butter for the cocoa butter? Thanks your reply would be greatly appreciated.
Barbara says
February 8, 2016 at 8:41 pmMy 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
August 5, 2016 at 1:31 pmBarbara, how did it turn out? And where do you purchase natural sunscreen:
Erin says
February 23, 2016 at 10:45 pmTry 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
March 23, 2016 at 9:29 pmI 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
March 25, 2016 at 8:32 pmI 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
December 7, 2016 at 4:55 amtry adding some beeswax
daphanie says
April 19, 2016 at 4:39 pmI 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
June 9, 2016 at 9:46 pmYes, 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
April 23, 2016 at 1:57 amHow long does it last before it goes bad?
Cynergy Health Science says
May 21, 2016 at 2:58 amGenerally organic moisturizers are the best for anti aging treatment.
Brandi says
June 3, 2016 at 8:15 amDo you think it would be ok to add some zinc oxide to this to make it a daily moisturizing sunscreen as well…..?
Jacqueline says
August 28, 2016 at 2:16 pmNot sure if you noted this but the coconut oil should be extra virgin, unrefined always.
purity says
October 3, 2016 at 5:01 amIs the moisturiser okay with acne prone skin or skin that has broken?
Lauren says
December 14, 2017 at 12:01 pmCould I make this at home and ship it to a friend or would it go bad? Thanks!
Kelli says
December 14, 2017 at 12:14 pmHi Lauren, Sure. I wouldn’t know why you couldn’t. 🙂 Kelli
Denise says
December 28, 2017 at 7:08 pmCan you use Bitter Almond Oil instead of the Sweet Almond Oil pictured?
Kelli says
December 28, 2017 at 10:42 pmHi Denise, I’d think you could. Let me know how it works. 🙂 Kelli
Marta says
February 4, 2018 at 6:29 pmSounds great, won’t hurt to try it an experiment. Is there anything I can add to this moisturizer for older skin?
Debbie says
January 24, 2019 at 3:15 pmDebbie 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
February 3, 2019 at 10:28 pmHi Debbie, You should be able to use a hand mixer. Hmmm….maybe try adding more coconut oil. Hope that helps! 🙂 Kelli