Daily Facial Moisturizer

In the Fall 2012 edition of "doTERRA Living" it provides a recipe for making your own daily facial moisturizer.  This edition came right in time because I was almost out.

You can purchase facial moisturizer from doTERRA here or make your own. 

What You'll Need....

2 Tablespoons Almond Oil (this cost me $1.46)
2 teaspoons vegetable glycerin (this cost me $.10)
1 1/2 teaspoon grated beeswax (this cost me $.35)
1 tablespoon distilled or spring water
1 vitamin E capsule (this cost me $.20)
30 drops of doTERRA essential oil (this costs approximately $3.00, it will depend on the oil you choose.)
Try: Lavender and Roman Chamomile to soothe skin, melaluca or geranium for a clearer complexion.  Purchase here.

DIRECTIONS: Combine the first three ingredients in a small saucepan and warm the mixture over very low heat, stirring occasionally until the beeswax melts.

 In a separate saucepan warm the water over low heat.  Remove both pans from the heat and cool until wax and oil mixture just begin to thicken but is still liquid.

Drizzle the warm water in the oil and wax mixture, while stirring rapidly with a wire whisk.  Continue whisking vigorously for 3-4 minutes until the mixture become a pale yellow.

Pierce the vitamin E capsule and squeeze the contents into the cream.  Next add the essential oil and continue whisking for another 4-5 minutes until cream is thick and shiny.

Transfer to a glass jar and allow the cream to set for at least an hour before using it.  The moisturizer will keep for 3-6 months refrigerated or 1 month if left a room temperature. 

Estimated TOTAL cost;  $5.11.  I have never found a moisturizer for this price, yet alone one that is all natural and great for my skin. 

I doubled the recipe and it still only made 4 ounces.  It's very strong so a little bit goes a long way but I'd probably quadruple the recipe next time and put the extra in the fridge.