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All Natural Aloe Vera and Almond Oil Moisturizer
We’ve written about the benefits of Aloe Vera before, check out our previous post on the Amazing Health Benefits Of Aloe Vera. Aloe Vera can also rejuvenate fibroblast cells in the skin, which helps keep skin looking young, and also protects against UV radiation which damages the skin. Our Aloe Vera and almond oil moisturizer will not only keep the skin soft and supple, but will help to tighten up the skin and remove wrinkles.
Aloe Vera isn’t the only amazing ingredient however, almond oil also has lots of great properties: it is rich in vitamin E and D, soothes irritated skin, relieves dry and chapped skin and helps delay the ageing process.
These two ingredients together form a wonderfully simple moisturizer recipe that is a must for everybody!
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons Aloe Vera gel (We use this brand, as mentioned in Shocking Truth About Aloe Vera Products )
2 tablespoons of Coconut oil (Where to buy
1 teaspoon liquid Vitamin E Oil
2 tablespoons Almond oil
You want to make sure that you buy high quality natural ingredients, such as the ones that are recommended, as manufacturers can be sneaky! Read our post on the Shocking Truth About Aloe Vera Products for more information.
Method:
Simply take a clean cup or bowl and add the Aloe and oil in, then mix it well.
Melt the coconut oil (slowly) and add it to the mixture.
That’s it! As simple as that, you have a moisturizer that you can use regularly for normal skin.
Some people like to combine the mixture with essential oils, however, we prefer to keep them out of daily moisturizers as they can often leave you smelling too strongly whilst out and about.
24 Comments
Tal
Can I substitute the Almond oil with a different oil, like Jojoba, Olive or Grape seed oil?
Natural and Healthy Living
Of course! Jojoba or olive is better for the skin than grape.
Zoe
How long is the shelf life?
Natural and Healthy Living
This will last many months, depending on the aloe vera you use. Fresh aloe vera from the plant goes bad after a few days, but the aloe in our recipe contains citric acid (natural) which stops in going bad. Thanks Zoe.
Amanda
Is this an emulsion? Will the oils and Aloe gel blend? I’ve just tried so many emulsions and have lost lots of ingredients, so I thought I’d ask before doing so again:)
Natural and Healthy Living
It’s mixed pretty well for us, but it you find it doesn’t mix well (depending on the aloe you use) i.e crap aloe vs quality aloe, then you can just leave it out.
Kayla
Do you think I could just use substitute the coconut oil and use entirely almond oil??
Thanks,
Kayla
Natural and Healthy Living
Of course!
Sami
Can I also add castor oil with aloe vera and almond oil for the mixture?
Natural and Healthy Living
You sure can, edit as you wish!
Christian
I read in the previous comments about the citric acid persevering the mixture but if you add some lemon juice to preserve fresh Aloe from a plant will that do the same thing?
Fabulous
Please help me out! I tried JOHNSON’S product it’s gave me serious reactions. Tried couple of lotions still no good results of what l Need. I want to be A little bit from dark like light in complexion. Which mild lotion can l use that won’t give stretch mark? Please reply
Natural and Healthy Living
This is a great utility lotion, I’m not sure I quite understand your question though!
Angie
Can i use this on my face please? I have oily skin, or do I have to substitute any of the ingredients?
Natural and Healthy Living
You may indeed.
Nirmala
Is this Ok to use for acne prone skin?
Natural and Healthy Living
Yes!
Vera
I have aloe plants growing in my garden..so if i use them then how do i increase the shelf life ?
Natural and Healthy Living
Add vitamin E and some citric acid!
freda
Hi,
When I made the aloe vera moisturiser, after a couple of hours the coconut oil solidified again. Is this normal?
Natural and Healthy Living
This is very normal, yes.
Crystal
Does this need to be kept in the refrigerator?
Natural and Healthy Living
Aloe vera in a moisturizer certainly lasts longer in the fridge but totally up to you!