DIY ANTI-AGING NIGHT CREAM
Servings: 1 cup
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Sweet Almond Oil
- 3 tbsp Rosehip Seed Oil or Evening Primrose Oil
- 3 tbsp Shea Butter
- 2 tbsp Cocoa Butter
- 1/4 tsp Vitamin E Oil
- 9 drops Frankincense Essential Oil
- 7 drops Lemon Essential Oil
- 7 drops Geranium Essential Oil
- 5 drops Carrot Seed Essential Oil
Instructions
- Add Cocoa butter, Shea butter to a medium size bowl. Place this bowl on top of a saucepan half full of water to make a double boiler.
- Once these butters are melted, turn off the glass stove and add Sweet Almond Oil and Rosehip seed Oil (or Evening Primrose Oil) . Stir the mixture well until everything is combined.
- Remove the glass bowl and add Vitamin E and essential oils stirring gently to combine.
- Let the mixture cool for 30 minutes in fridge or until creamy looking but not solid.
- Blend the mixture until it’s a thick lotion.
- Store in a glass jar and apply daily at night.
Notes
- Always try to source organic or wild harvested essential oils that come from sustainably sourced and fair-trade companies.
- Since it does not contain preservatives it can be used for 2-3 months. Store in a cool dry place away from sunlight.
- Always do a patch test before applying.
- This night cream contains Lemon oil and therefore it should be applied at night. Don’t step out in sun after applying as lemon oil can cause skin sensitivity or irritation.