DIY Face Cream For All Types Of Skins

My DIY face cream has the rich goodness of shea butter, is vegan and you’ll only need 3 ingredients: st john wort oil, jojoba oil and of course shea butter. You don’t even need beeswax for it!

In a time where you can DIY literally everything, why not save some cha-ching and make your own DIY face cream? Your bank account will thank me, I guarantee it! A custom-made face cream will surely suit your skin type, whether you’ve got sensitive, dry or oily skin. I’ve got plenty of options and substitutions of carrier oils below for all type of skins.

The consistency of this DIY face cream will depend on the kind of butter and oil you use. In my face cream recipe below, the cream is like soft butter, fondant, and melting on the contact of your skin. If it warm in your room, it will stay as a cream, too hot and it will be liquid but still usable on your face.

Ingredients of DIY Face Cream For Sensitive Skin And Anti-Wrinkles

Here’s what you’re going to need for your homemade face cream, and how each will benefit your skin:

• St john wort oil

  Not only does it have a refreshing pink tint to it, but it is also a natural healer that reduces wrinkles, blemishes, and hyperpigmentation. It also relieves and soothes aches. It has a beautiful pink color!

• Jojoba Oil

  A soothing agent with anti-inflammatory properties as well as rich nutrients and antioxidants.

• Shea butter

  Provides long-lasting hydration and supple-looking skin.

• Lavender Essential Oil

  Along with it’s luscious calming scent, it also offers anti-septic properties and gently soothes and nourishes the skin.

• German Chamomile Essential Oil

  It penetrates deep in your skin and calms down irritated skin and evens out your skin tone.

Why make your own face cream?

Many years ago, I got tired of paying outrageous amounts for face creams that are full of chemicals whose names I literally can’t even pronounce. Then I switch to organic face cream but could not stand to spend so much money each month. And don’t get fooled by the model advertising and that’s holding the product – her face is full of makeup on. Trust me, there’s nothing better than making your own face cream with the richness that 100% natural ingredients.

Do I need to add a preservative?

No, because there’s no water content in this face cream. Preservatives are only needed for products containing water, as they kill water-borne bacteria and prevent spoilage.

Just make sure you clean your hands or apply the cream with a clean spoon.

How to make the DIY face cream less greasy

You have to make sure that the oils you’re using in your DIY face cream are fast-absorbing. The faster it will penetrate your skin, the lesser the chance of it leaving your skin greasy. And remember, less is more. You don’t have to slather it on your face to reap the benefits.

How to thicken your DIY face cream

If you’re not satisfied with the consistency and would like to thicken it, you can always add more shea butter to your face cream. You can also add beeswax, but it tends to leave a film on your face, which isn’t the most comfortable feeling.

Tutorial – How to make DIY face cream   

The entire procedure is quite simple! You just need to mix the right oils in the right quantities with a hand mixer and you’re good to go! But remember, you have to be very careful in your selection of oils – as some can clog your pores!

 

Substitution, which oils are good to put on your face?

Like I mentioned, you need to make sure that the oil you’re opting for is 1) fast-absorbing 2) does not leave a greasy after-effect on your face, and most importantly 3) suits your skin type.

Here’s a list of oils that are rich in skin-nourishing properties:

• grapeseed oil
• apricot kernel oil
• camellia seed oil
• safflower oil
• rosehip oil
• babassu oil
• baobab oil
• hempseed oil
• jojoba oil
• moringa oil
• perilla seed oil

What does Comedogenic Rating mean?

Before you go for any oil, just check for its comedogenic rating, which ranks oils and butters based on their likelihood to clog pores. It’s best if the comedogenic rating is between 0-2 maximum. The lower the rating, the lesser the chance it’ll clog your pores.

• Source: https://www.herbaldynamicsbeauty.com/blogs/herbal-dynamics-beauty/understanding-the-comedogenic-scale-for-oils-and-butters

 

Which oil should you use in the DIY face cream based on your skin condition?

The best thing about a DIY face cream is that you can choose to put in the oil that is most suited to your skin type. I’ve listed below a few oils based on different skin types.

For dry skin: avocado oil, evening primrose oil

Avocado oil and Evening primrose oil offer nutrients that nourish, heal and moisturize the skin as well as reduce redness caused by dryness.

For oily skin: grapeseed oil , jojoba oil

Jojoba oil mimics sebum (oil secretion in our skin) and encourages the skin to produce less of it. Grapeseed oil reduces clogged pores, which can help reduce your natural oil content, leaving your skin looking smooth and fresh.

For sensitive skin : jojoba oil

Isn’t jojoba oil the answer to all our skin prayers? It’s gentle and non-allergenic nature makes it suitable for sensitive skin and helps reduce flare-ups.

For normal skin  – almond, sunflower oil

While almond oil is rich in Vitamin A and sunflower oil in Vitamin E, both are rich in antioxidants and improve complexion and skin tone.

For acne-prone skin : jojoba oil, tamanu oil

Both oils have anti-inflammatory properties and are great at combating skincare issues like acne. Tamanu oil is especially known to heal the skin.

For mature skin: rosehip oil, argan oil

Argan oil is used for its anti-aging and regenerating effects, and rosehip oil can help fight age spots and wrinkles. Both of these oils help hydrate the skin and boost collagen levels.