How to Make an Apple Night Cream for Sensitive Skin Types

Your skin needs more than just a good washing, it also needs a night cream to help replenish moisture and elasticity. Drug and department store night creams can cost a small fortune and may not even be the best mixture for your skin type. The raw apple in the recipe contains an acid to promote smoother skin. A soothing, gentle night cream for sensitive skin can come straight from your kitchen with a few tips and tricks on making your own night cream. Do not apply any night cream to broken or cut skin.

Things You'll Need

• Apple
• Knife
• Blender
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1 cup rose water
• Double boiler
• Whisk
• Spoon
• Jar with a lid

Instructions

1. Cut an apple in half with a knife and remove the seeds and the core with the knife.

2. Cube the apple with a knife and place it into a blender.

3. Add the olive oil and half of the rose water to the blender.

4. Blend the ingredients on low until they are smooth.

5. Heat the blended mixture in a double boiler for about one and a half minutes to warm it through. Stir in the rest of the rose water with a whisk as it heats up. Do not cook the apple.

6. Set the warmed mixture aside to cool for one minute.

7. Spoon the mixture into a jar with a lid and store in the refrigerator. This mixture will keep for four to six days in the refrigerator.

References

• Care Fair: Homemade Night Cream Recipes