Here’s how we came up with a super simple homemade moisturizer.
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We’ve all read the articles that solidify our concerns about additives in cosmetics and skin care products. While this is disturbing to some, to others, so long as it’s not being ingested, the skin will provide a suitable barrier. What people forget is that harsh chemicals can still be absorbed through the skin, and with that in mind we set about making a natural moisturizer.
But, DIY doesn’t have to be complicated.
This simple homemade moisturizer uses just three ingredients!
Here’s the main ingredients and why we used them:
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut oil (where on earth do I buy that?)
- 1 teaspoon liquid vitamin E (where to buy)
- 12 drops lavender essential oil (where to buy quality lavender)
Method:
- Yes, you wanted simple! We warned you. Simply melt the coconut oil (by placing the jar into a bowl of warm water) and mix in the Vit E and Lavender, give it a mix up and let it set.
- Whip with a fork if you want.
When the coconut solidifies, you’ll end up with a mixture that contains the health benefits of all the ingredients in one, quick and simple homemade moisturizer.
Further Reading: Cellulite busting body butter! This is another one of our top blog posts – using the power of cinnamon and vitamin E to help remove scars.
That’s it – Enjoy!
Need something to put this Homemade Moisturizer in?
We use these retro looking glass jars that seal for freshness! In fact, they’re pretty good for anything and cheap too, but we use them just because it doesn’t clutter our cupboards and it makes body butters and moisturizers look far better! I don’t think we’d make it if it had to go in a bowl with kitchen foil and the like! What else could we put our moisturizer in!
I want a cool glass jar too!
59 Comments
Phthon
I made this. I had just spent a miserable weekend with my cheeks all red, swollen and dry. Nothing I had in the house worked at all, not even plain old petroleum jelly.
I made it and even before it congealed again I rubbed it on my face. In a half and hour the redness, swelling and dryness were gone. YAY! Thank you!
Cheri Froelich
Could you leave out the lavender if you don’t want it to have a scent?
Natural and Healthy Living
Of course!
Kayla J
how long does this stay good?
Natural and Healthy Living
A good amount of time, to the date of the coconut oil, which lasts years for me
Emma
Hi,
I was just wondering if you could clear up a little confusion for me, I love coconut oil and I really love it in my skin care products but however my mother is always telling me that using it (or any oil) in the day time will make my skin burn in the sun… is this a thing or is she just worrying for nothing? Please help!!
Natural and Healthy Living
Never heard of that!
Tiffany
I know this question isn’t recent, but I wanted to comment anyway. I use Extra Virgin Coconut Oil on my face every night and morning. I have had extremely oily skin all of my life until I started using the EVCO. I also use the EVCO as a sun screen all over. I have used it on myself and my small children regularly, and they have never had a burn, even my fair skin child. I have noticed that if I want to tan in the summer, I cannot use it on the rest of my body because it seems to act as a natural sun screen. I know there are a lot of skeptics out there, but it works for us.
Roslyn B
It says coconut oit is that unrefined coconut oil as I’m in Australia and we have a choice of refined or unrefined?
Natural and Healthy Living
Use Unrefined if you can Roslyn!
Lori
I live in TX and my coconut oil is still liquefied! What would you recommend I add? Would Shea butter work to make it more solid?
Natural and Healthy Living
Yes this would certainly help!
Kerry
i love this idea. thank you. i live in the warm tropics so should i store it in the fridge to keep it from liquifying?
Natural and Healthy Living
Yes, storing in the fridge would make it harder.
Brenda
can you use coconut oil already in liquid form ?
Natural and Healthy Living
Of course!
Shellie
I just made this moisturizer today. I love it. Thank you for the wonderful natural recipe. I plan on making this for Christmas presents this year.
Natural and Healthy Living
No problem! Thanks for the comment!
Amélie
Can we use it for face only? Or is it too greasy?
Natural and Healthy Living
You can use it anywhere on the body!
Harley
I’m really excited to try this but I don’t fancy lavender that much. Any other oils or scents you might recommend?
Natural and Healthy Living
Cinnamon for cellulite and blood flow or rosemary for complexion
chammy
is it applied on night?or can i apply it in d morning after facewash?
Natural and Healthy Living
Either one is great
Lexy
I have eczema. Is this safe for my skin?
Natural and Healthy Living
Absolutely!
ritianne degabriele
pls this mositur can use it of any kind of skin espacialy int the face? thanku
Natural and Healthy Living
Yes you can!
Alex
Can you use vanilla instead of lavender?
Natural and Healthy Living
Of course you can! Thanks for you comment. Vanilla is really good for skin conditioning!
uygu
What you can tell me about price? If I buy in bulk, how much would this and the other moisturizer options cost me per day?
Natural and Healthy Living
I cannot estimate how much this would cost per day! But it would certainly be a lot cheaper than buying store bought. The total ingredients, that could make a whole years worth of moisturizer comes to less than $40!
uygu
Hmm, Kinda wish I threw a “please” into that post to make it sound more polite. It sounds a little demanding as it is.
Amber
Hi! Will this solidify again like coconut oil usually does or does the vit e cause it to stay creamy? Thanks!! Also, I haven’t had much luck with the things I’ve been making holding the lovely essential oil smell. Does this smell like a nice lavender or should I add more than the amount you suggested? Thanks again
Natural and Healthy Living
You can always add more if you want! It will solidify, but vitamin E helps it to stay liquid at lower temps.
Amber
Will this harden again or does the vitamin e help to keep it creamy? Thanks!
Natural and Healthy Living
It might harder in cold temperatures, but vitamin E will keep the moisturizer’s hardening temp higher. Simply rub it in your palms and it will dissolve again.
Natasha
Can I use any other scent instead of lavender? If so what kind?
Natural and Healthy Living
You can use any essential oil you want!
Katie O.
I have all the ingredients to make this, but before I go at it, will it clog my pores? Thanks
Natural and Healthy Living
Nope! Quite the opposite!
Barbie
Is it possible to use Argon oil instead of vitamin E?
Natural and Healthy Living
Of course!
Vera
Can i use tea tree instead of lavender ? I have very sensitive skin so the vit e oil won’t react , right ?
Natural and Healthy Living
That should be fine!
Faith
Thank you for this recipe!
Could I add liquid vitamin C to help with dark spots?
Natural and Healthy Living
Sure!
Janet St. Laurent
Does this leave the skin oily?
Natural and Healthy Living
Nope, this Super Simple Homemade Moisturizer should not be too greasy on the skin.
Gee
Can I add almond oil?
Natural and Healthy Living
Yep, you can add almond oil to this simple homemade moisturizer!
Linda Ray
Unable to bring up Summer Citrus Hand & Body Moisturizer recipe.
Sawda
Can I use it day and night?
Anand
Is this Moisturizer is suitable for Man, especially face? And Thanks for this amazing natural Recipe.
Anand
and also does it dull or improve your skin color or have no effect on it (especially face)?
Rebecca
how long does this keep for?