How to Make Dry Skin Cleansing Oil

Dry skin cleansing oil is a simple and natural product that adds essential oils back into skin. Winter weather is particularly tough on skin as low temperatures and high winds rob skin of its natural oils. Homemade skin care products are often much less expensive than store brands. You'll also avoid unnecessary and potentially dangerous additives and preservatives used to stabilize commercial products.

Things You'll Need

• 2 tbsp. raw coconut oil
• 2 tbsp. jojoba oil
• 18 drops jasmine essential oil
• 18 drops rose essential oil

Instructions

1. Pour the raw coconut oil and jojoba oil into a sterilized glass bottle with a fine-spray mister or tight-fitting top. Shake gently to mix.

2. Add the jasmine and rose essential oils and replace the cap. Shake gently for about 30 seconds.

3. Place the bottle in a dark, dry place for 24 hours before using. Shake gently before every application. Spray on to the skin and massaging gently, or apply with clean hands. Remove excess cleansing oil with a clean cotton pad.

Tips & Warnings

• Avoid mixing or storing any type of homemade skin care product in an aluminum container, as there is serious concern about heavy metals entering the body through open pores.

References

• The Cosmetics Cookbook; Belkin, Lisa Sharon; 2008

Resources

• All Natural Beauty: Homemade Beauty Products
• My Beauty Recipes: Homemade Beauty Recipes and Tips