Alternative Moisturizer

It's almost the end of winter!  Only a few more weeks left before we can dust off those swim suits and get our tan on.  But even though winter is almost over, my skin can't tell the difference, and I am layering on moisturizer two times a day.  However, the moisturizer I've been using is store-bought, and I wanted to make something homemade.

My daughter uses a name-brand moisturizer from the store, and she's been using it for years.  The thing with store bought moisturizers is that they have so many chemicals in them, and she frequently feels like it is burning her skin.  I decided to make a less irritating moisturizer that was also non-oily.

Homemade Moisturizer

Below I have listed the steps for creating your own moisturizer at home. Happy mixing!

New digital scale. Each block of Beeswax

Melt in a double boiler on medium heat:

• 1/2 cup Grated Beeswax or Beeswax Pastilles. (It is really hard to grate Beeswax, so I  just let it melt.)
• 1/4 cup virgin coconut oil (comes in a solid form)
• 1/4 cup Grapeseed Oil

Beeswax

Coconut oil

Combine in glass measuring cup:

• 1/2 cup Distilled Water 

• 1/2 cup pure Aloe Vera Gel 

Bring water mixture to around the same temperature (about 185 F) as beeswax mixture (either in a double boiler or in the microwave).

Add vitamin E oil and essential oils and mix well. 

• 16 drops Essential oils (I used orange and lemon and a few drops of clove) 

• 1 tsp Vitamin E oil

Remove wax mixture from stove and let cool for a few minutes (not too long or it will start to harden).  Using a hand blender, very slowly pour water/aloe mixture into bowl.   

Continue slowly pouring as mixture starts to emulsify. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of blender.  Continue blending and pouring for up to 15 minutes or until you are happy with the consistency of your lotion. 

Looks like frosting. Yum!

Place finished lotion in containers and use within 3 months. Since this is all natural, there are no preservatives, so if you don't plan to use it up in 3 months, freeze it. 

Your moisturizer is ready to enjoy!  This makes a great gift, too, for Mothers Day or Easter!

Posted by Kelanne (editor) & Lindy (chef)