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.
I do not have a stand mixer. Would a hand mixer or blender work as well?
Sure.
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.
They don’t seem too greasy to me, but I guess it’s personal preference. They are very moisturizing.
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.
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.
Can you use Bitter Almond Oil instead of the Sweet Almond Oil pictured?
How long will this recipe last before it goes bad?
It doesn’t have any water in it so germs cant grown in it – id say about a year 🙂
I am allergic to almonds, what can I use instead?
jojobo oil, coconut oil…..
Hey! Would it be ok to substitute shea butter for the cocoa butter?
Hi Hope, I’ve never tried this. I am interested to know how it works out for you.
I have the same question! Please let us know how it goes. 🙂
Cocoa butter is comedogenic, so if you have an acne face use shea butter
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.
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.
Where can i find these items? & can i substitute Shay butter for the cocoa butter? Thanks your reply would be greatly appreciated.
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 🙂
Barbara, how did it turn out? And where do you purchase natural sunscreen:
Try melting the butters and oils together, first. Then, try mixing them while still in a liquid phase. I’ve never had them separate.
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.
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?
try adding some beeswax
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
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.
How long does it last before it goes bad?
Generally organic moisturizers are the best for anti aging treatment.
Do you think it would be ok to add some zinc oxide to this to make it a daily moisturizing sunscreen as well…..?
Not sure if you noted this but the coconut oil should be extra virgin, unrefined always.
Is the moisturiser okay with acne prone skin or skin that has broken?
Could I make this at home and ship it to a friend or would it go bad? Thanks!
Hi Lauren, Sure. I wouldn’t know why you couldn’t. 🙂 Kelli
Can you use Bitter Almond Oil instead of the Sweet Almond Oil pictured?
Hi Denise, I’d think you could. Let me know how it works. 🙂 Kelli
Sounds great, won’t hurt to try it an experiment. Is there anything I can add to this moisturizer for older skin?
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.
Hi Debbie, You should be able to use a hand mixer. Hmmm….maybe try adding more coconut oil. Hope that helps! 🙂 Kelli