How to Make Coconut Oil and Carrot Moisturizer
Coconut oil and carrot moisturizer is a simple, homemade moisturizer that can be made in less than 20 minutes. Combining natural ingredients that can easily be found at many drug and most health food stores or online, coconut oil and carrot moisturizer will help dry, parched skin regain necessary essential oils, particularly in the fall and winter months when dry air and cold temperatures tend to damage the skin. This recipe makes enough moisturizer for about one month of daily use. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- 1 cup coconut oil
- 4 tbsp. vitamin E cream
- 40 drops carrot seed essential oil
- Small mixing bowl
- Wooden spoon or disposable stirrer
- Plastic funnel
- Glass bottle with tight-fitting top
Instructions
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Pour the coconut oil into a small mixing bowl.
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Add the vitamin E cream and carrot seed essential oil and mix together with a wooden spoon or disposable stirrer.
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Using a clean plastic funnel, transfer the coconut oil and carrot seed moisturizer to a clean glass bottle with tight-fitting top.
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Let the moisturizer sit at room temperature for 24 hours before first use to combine. Shake gently before each use.
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Tips & Warnings
Apply the moisturizer by working it into dry, damaged skin in tight circles with clean hands.
Store the moisturizer in a cool, dry place to prolong the shelf-life of the product.
Avoid storing any type of homemade skin care or cosmetics products in an aluminum container, as there is serious concern about heavy metals entering the bloodstream through the pores.
