Hand Creams
There is one thing that become common trend in the beauty industry it is natural products are growing in popularity. The only drawback from this trend is that natural and organic products are quite a bit more expensive than the more traditional, chemical filled formulations. But that doesn't have to be the cause when it comes to hand cream! Here are some great recipes on how you can make your very own luxurious hand creams from your very own home.
Cream for All Skin Types
To make this rich, wonderfully scented cream, you required
1- ½ cup of almond oil
2- ½ cup of coconut oil
3- ¼ cup of beeswax
4- ¼ cup of rosewater
Take the beeswax and heat it slowly in a double boiler. Once it has melted, stir almond oil. Then stir in the coconut oil and mix in the rosewater. Continue to stir until all of the ingredients are mixed finely. Pour the mixture into a container while it is still quite hot, and it will firm up as it cools. you will have your hand cream.
For Dry, Sensitive, and Problematic Skin
If you are suffering from eczema, skin allergies, or any other sort of skin sensitivities, then this hand cream is definitely for you.you need following ingredients
1- 1¼ cup of hot water
2- ¼ cup of emulsifying wax
3- ¼ cup of organic rosehip seed oil
4- 25 drops of lavender essential oil
Take the rosehip seed oil and emulsifying wax, and combine it in a glass measuring cup. Microwave them together for about 1 minute (or until the wax has melted). Then take the essential oil and add it into the wax and rosehip seed oil. Take the hot water, and pour it over the other three ingredients. Pour the mixture into
jars and allow them to cool overnight.
Hand Cream for Mature Skin
Shea butter is fantastic when it comes to hydrating drier, more mature skin. This hand cream recipe is one of the simplest yet.
1- 4 Tbsp Shea butter
2- 2 Tbsp camellia seed oil
3-10 drops of carrot seed essential oil
Take the Shea butter and mix it with the camellia oil in a double boiler. Heat the two ingredients together until the Shea butter melts.When it melted, mix the two ingredients together well and then add the essential oil. Pour the ingredients into a jar and left it to cool overnight.
