How to Easily Make Your Own Face Cream

There are a variety of face creams on the market today, and some can cost in excess of $100. These beauty products have several benefits, but many people cannot afford to have an expensive cream as a part of their daily skin regimen. Facial creams have the ability to leave skin looking healthy and young, as well as provide the hydration, moisture, and sun protection needed. There are several home recipes that are quick, easy, and more economical than buying a commercial face cream.

Things You'll Need

• Saucepan
• Ceramic or glass bowl that fits on top of the saucepan
• 3 tbsp. lanolin
• 1 tbsp. sunflower oil
• 1 tbsp. almond oil
• 1 tsp. lavender oil

Instructions

1. Put 2 to 3 cups of water into the saucepan and place the ceramic or glass bowl on top.

2. Heat the lanolin over boiling water until it is soft and pliable.

3. Beat in the sunflower oil and almond oil until the cream is well-combined.

4. Add the lavender oil until thoroughly mixed in.

5. Remove the bowl from the heat with a pot holder and turn off the stove.

6. Continue beating and stirring the mixture until it thickens.

7. Cool completely before applying as a night mask for fresh and revitalized skin.

Tips & Warnings

• Do not use any product for a purpose other than what is indicated by its label. To do so may be dangerous. Oils that get in eyes or are ingested may cause irritations to the body or other medical/health issues.

References

• My Beauty Recipes: Face Cream