This homemade face moisturizer can be as effective and luxurious as store-bought products but at a fraction of the price! If that isn’t enough incentive to give this recipe a try, there’s more. This DIY face moisturizer comes together in just 3 simple steps!
If you use facial moisturizer on a regular basis, you know just how expensive these products can be.
If you don’t use facial moisturizer on a regular basis you don’t know what you’re missing.
Seriously, 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, I’m here to tell you that you can keep your money in your wallet and still get all the benefits of moisturizer. Say hello to DIY face moisturizer!
Homemade moisturizer can be just as effective as what you’ve been buying at the store, minus the shocking price tag! 😉 Plus, this is an all-natural face moisturizer DIY recipe. That means there are no chemicals and additives. Nope, it’s all ingredients you can pronounce!
In fact, I’d go so far as to say this is the best all-natural face moisturizer. It comes together in 3 easy steps and only contains 5 good-for-your-skin ingredients. The ingredients in this DIY moisturizer are:
- Coconut oil, which makes this a great homemade moisturizer for dry skin! It moisturizes and softens, plus has excellent anti-aging properties.
- Almond oil, which contains antioxidants and vitamin E.
- Cocoa butter, which delivers more moisture and antioxidants making this a great homemade face moisturizer for aging skin!
- Frankincense essential oil, which promotes regeneration of healthy cells and is another ingredient that makes this a fantastic homemade face moisturizer for aging skin.
- Lavender essential oil, which fights acne, reduces redness, and soothes skin. In addition, lavender gives this homemade moisturizer a nice scent.
See why I think this is the best all-natural face moisturizer? And if you still aren’t fully convinced, I think you will be once you see how to make face moisturizer in this recipe. It’s so easy! Seriously, in just 3 steps (one of which is adding the product to a Mason jar) you’ll have a spa worthy facial treatment.
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So, ready to learn how to make face moisturizer? Let’s get to it!
Ingredients for Homemade Face Moisturizer
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 for Homemade Face Moisturizer
1. Place all ingredients for the DIY face moisturizer, including the lavender essential oil, in the bowl of your stand mixer.
2. Whip on high for 4-5 minutes until the homemade moisturizer is a light and fluffy consistency.
Tip: Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl occasionally to get all of the ingredients of this DIY moisturizer worked in.
3. Transfer your freshly made best all-natural face moisturizer to a small jar with a tight fitting lid.
Using the Homemade Face Moisturizer
Using this all-natural face moisturizer DIY recipe is just as easy as making it!
1. Before using this DIY moisturizer, wash your face.
Bonus: Try this homemade face wash for acne recipe.
2. Pat your face dry or allow it to air dry.
3. With clean fingers, scoop out a small amount of this homemade moisturizer for dry skin.
4. Apply to your face or other dry areas of your body (such as your elbows).
This DIY face moisturizer can be used daily.
Note: When left in very warm temperatures (like those in your bathroom) this homemade face moisturizer may soften to the point of nearly melting. Consider storing this all-natural face moisturizer DIY recipe someplace cooler or even 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 with this homemade face moisturizer. This DIY face moisturizer requires only 5 ingredients: coconut oil, almond oil, cocoa butter and two essential oils (Frankincense and Lavender) and a few minutes to whip up. This homemade moisturizer recipe contains no harmful chemicals but is effective at moisturizing your skin to help with anti-aging and dry skin.
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 for the DIY face moisturizer, including the lavender essential oil, in the bowl of your stand mixer.
- Whip on high for 4-5 minutes until the homemade moisturizer is a light and fluffy consistency. Tip: Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl occasionally to get all of the ingredients of this DIY moisturizer worked in.
- Transfer your freshly made best all-natural face moisturizer 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?
Deborah says
My skin has become dry with age. I do find that if I put my cream on, eat breakfast, the dress that my moisturizer is well absorbed by then so that I can put on my makeup.
Sabrina Mc Arthur says
Try Shea butter. I like it better than the coco butter regarding greaseyness. Shea butter opposed to coconut oil won’t melt in warmer climates. Grapeseed oil I like to use also , not as heavy as the almond oil. Where I live it well over 100 several days at a time.
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
Temitope says
To those complaining of having runny results please whip the more. This applies to those who used solid coconut oil.
I’m not sure there’s much help one can profer for those who used the liquid coconut oil to substitute as the main oil in this recipe. Keep refrigerated.
Whip the face butter more & don’t close lid when it’s still warm. Allow to cool completely before covering to avoid condensation. It could be reason it’s getting runny. All the best people
Marie Ano says
Thanks for sharing, Aly! 🙂
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