How to Make a Healthy Facial Cream

Since skin is the largest organ of our body; it is essential to take care of it for our overall health. Our face is exposed to the elements which leaves susceptible to sun and wind damage. Creating a personal product that doesn't just lay on the top layer of the skin can help protect the skin from damage and keep us looking youthful, vital and fresh.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

1. Materials Needed:
   -A tube or jar of aloe vera gel (not juice, unless you want to make serum).
   -Vitamin E (natural d-alpha Tocopherol).
   -Grapefruit Complex Liquid (a natural preservative).
   -Grape seed Extract Oil; Jojoba Oil, and/or Olive Oil.
   -Herbs can be added by steeping the herb for ten minutes; straining, and then adding some of the tea solution made from the herbs.
   Use sparingly as too much will liquefy the solution.
   -High Quality Essential Oils, such as Lavender, Rosemary, or Chamomile.
   -A mini food processor will work just fine!
   -A small spoon for blending.
   -Containers for storage, and labels to identify the ingredients.
2. Blending: add the aloe vera gel, vitamin E, and grapefruit liquid complex into the processing container. Add the desired amount of essential oils; blend to desired scent. Add a small amount of liquid from herbs or juiced cucumber if you choose. Once all the ingredients are in the container, begin blending. Continuing to blend until the product begins to emulsify. Once it is changing over to a creamy solutions, stop the processor and stir gently to ensure it is mixed from top to bottom. Continue blending and repeat the stirring process once or twice.
3. Packaging and Storing: once your gel has been blended into a creamy solution, spoon it into clean containers, with lids that tighten. Label the container and date so you will remember the ingredients use for future products made. Store in the refrigerator, but avoid freezing so as not to change the consistency of the product. Use as a night cream or mask. Apply the mask generously, allow to sit for about fifteen minutes and rinse with cold water. For day use, use as a mosturizer follow up with favorite foundation and blush, or wear alone for skin protection.

Tips & Warnings

• Use liquids sparingly so as not to liquefy the product.
• The preservatives in homemade products are natural and healthier.
• These make great holiday and birthday gifts.
• They can be created with personal scents that are your friends favorites.
• Essential Oils can be blended as long as the scents don't compete.
• The oils have various frequencies and tones, which can be uplifting.
• Juiced cucumber can be added to make an eye cream--keep product refrigerated.
• Unplug or shut off the processing when you stop to blender to be safe
• Make sure your oils are fresh as they are food and can go rancid.
• Refrigerating the product can extend the shelf life.
• If Peppermint oil is use, avoid eye contact; rinse immediately if contact occurs and seek medical assistance if needed.