Simple Face Moisturizer DIY Recipe with Aloe Vera
Making this DIY face moisturizer with aloe vera is going to quickly replace any expensive moisturizers you use. Not only is it simple to make, but it's also full of natural ingredients that are amazing for soothing, moisturizing, and anti-aging properties.
Equipment
- glass measuring cup or large glass bowl
- double boiler or large saucepan
- whisk
- hand blender
- glass bowl
- small glass jar
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup aloe vera gel
- 1/4 cup shea butter
- 2 tbsp sweet almond oil
- 1/2 tsp beeswax
- 20-30 drops essential oils
Instructions
- Measure out 1/4 cup shea butter and break it into smaller pieces. This will make it easier to melt and stir. Then add the shea butter, 2 tablespoons of sweet almond oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of beeswax into a double boiler on your stovetop. For mine, I used a large saucepan with water halfway and a 2-cup glass measuring cup to make pouring easier. Heat water to a gentle boil, whisking until they start to melt together.
- Continue whisking the mixture until smooth and no pieces are left. Once that happens, remove the measuring cup from the stovetop and dry off the bottom. The measuring cup will be hot, so make sure to have towels and pot holders nearby. Turn off the stove.
- Pour mixture into a glass bowl. This allows the mixture to cool more quickly. Since shea butter has a tendency to be a little grainy, I recommend putting the bowl into the freezer for 30 minutes up to 2 hours. Alternatively, you can also leave the mixture to cool at room temperature.
- Remove the mixture from the freezer and bring it back to room temperature. This may vary based on your home temperature, but we are looking for the mixture to be solid but not frozen. It took about 30 minutes for me at my house.
- Using a hand blender or immersion blender, beat the mixture for 1-2 minutes until nice and fluffy. Then add the 1/2 cup of aloe vera gel and 20-30 drops of essential oils to the fluffy mixture. Slowly start to blend the mixture again. Once the aloe gel is incorporated, beat again for 1-2 minutes until fluffy. SEE NOTES for the essential oils I use in this recipe.
- Finally, store your finished DIY moisturizer with aloe vera in a small glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
Notes
My personal recipe uses 10 drops of lavender, 10 drops of frankincense, and 10 drops of orange essential oil.
This DIY moisturizer has a creamy, rich texture. You can add a little more sweet almond oil if you like your homemade face cream more silky, and smooth instead.