Today I’ve got an amazing DIY Rose Face & Body Cream recipe to share with you! I’ve been adding it to my skin care routine for the last 6 months and my skin has never felt softer. This lovely Rose Face & Body Cream smells absolutely wonderful and contains nothing but nourishing ingredients that will leave your skin radiant. I can’t wait for you to try it!
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It’s been a little while since I’ve shared a DIY Beauty recipe with you all! I have to admit, I’m pretty boring when it comes to my skin care routine–I’ve found what works for my sensitive skin and I stick with it!
I’ve mentioned before that I have rosacea and very sensitive skin. For the most part, that means that most over-the counter skin care products are out for me. Any kind of synthetic fragrance sets my face on fire! Well, not really, but it sure feels like it! Even many natural products irritate my skin.
Initially, this is what led me to making my own skin care products. What I hadn’t expected was how drastically my skin would improve using simple, basic, healthy ingredients (along with a healthy diet of course!)
My skin care routine has changed a bit over the last 6 months and I’m now incorporating this beautiful Rose Face & Body Cream into my morning routine.
Each morning, I cleanse my skin with sweet almond oil and apply some of my Anti Aging Serum (perfect for sensitive skin!) I wait a few minutes for the serum to absorb and then apply the Rose Face Cream.
My skin has never felt softer! Of course, you can use it as a body cream too. My favorite ways to use the Rose Cream are as a face and hand cream.
What You’ll Need
Sweet Almond Oil
This is one of my favorite carrier oils! It’s a fabulous makeup remover, body oil, base for a relaxing massage oil or therapeutic oil for pain. I also love to use it in my body scrubs and homemade lip balms. It’s just a great all around carrier oil that is the perfect consistency (not too light nor too heavy.) It’s rich in Vitamin E and monounsaturated fatty acids which are wonderful for the skin.
Virgin Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is not just for cooking! It makes a wonderful natural moisturizer.
Beeswax
Beeswax is a natural wax that is produced by honeybees and is very hydrating to the skin. In this recipe, we’ll be using it as a binder and emulsifier. Beeswax is available in blocks or in pastilles (also called pellets.) Either will work for this recipe. If you have a block of beeswax, simply shave off small pieces. Pastilles are much more convenient but they are a little more expensive.
Aloe Vera Gel
Aloe vera is so soothing to the skin. Many people pull out the aloe vera gel once or twice a year when they get a sunburn but it really does wonderful things for the skin even when you aren’t experiencing a burn! We’ll be using aloe vera gel along with rosewater as the liquid portion in our lotion.
For our recipe, you want to avoid the green aloe vera gel that you see in all the stores. It is highly processed and contains a lot of unnecessary and even toxic ingredients. I recommend getting a brand that is made of 97% or more pure aloe vera juice. You won’t believe the difference! Even when applied to burns, it is much more soothing and healing than the green stuff.
Rosewater
Rosewater is the wonderful result of distilling rose petals with steam. It has both antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and is especially beneficial for those with sensitive skin or rosacea. You can use any remaining rosewater as a toner or facial mist.
Rose or Rose Geranium Essential Oil
Rose essential oil is one of the most precious and beloved oils. It is wonderfully cooling and creates and restores clear and lustrous skin. Rose essential oil can be pricey so substitute with rose geranium (also called geranium) or a rose & jojoba oil essential oil blend if it’s out of your budget. If using the rose and jojoba oil blend, you can double the amount of drops since it is diluted.
DIY Rose Face & Body Cream
Jennifer Prentice @ My Healthy Homemade Life
Yields approx 8 oz
A lovely DIY rose face and body cream recipe, perfect for sensitive skin.
4.8 based on 9 review(s)
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sweet almond oil
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 oz (1/8 of a cup) shaved beeswax or beeswax pastiles
- 1/4 cup aloe vera gel (avoid the heavily processed green kind you see everywhere)
- 1/4 cup rosewater
- 5-10 drops rose essential oil or rose geranium essential oil
Instructions
- In a double boiler, combine the sweet almond oil, coconut oil and beeswax. Allow the coconut oil and beeswax to completely melt. Stir to combine.
- Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to come to room temperature. You can speed up the process by putting the mixture in the freezer for 5-10 minutes. It will be the consistency of salve when it's ready.
- Add the oil/beeswax mixture, aloe vera gel, rosewater and essential oil to a blender. Blend until your mixture is the consistency of lotion.
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