Are you ready to get your hands on an all-natural creamy hydrating DIY aloe vera face cream?
Look no further! This recipe for a homemade Face Cream quenches the thirst in your skin and improves the oil production. And it’s so much better than store-bought!!
We all know our skin is our largest detoxifying organ. What we put on our skin matters, as it affects the health of our skin and is absorbed into the body.
That’s why I’ve replaced all of my drug store skincare products for natural eco-friendly skincare products. I find that making things at home not only solves that issue but the products actually last longer.
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This aloe vera face cream recipe makes more than double most face creams out there! It just might be “worth its weight in gold” as a highly effective moisturizer by combining:
- coconut oil: an antibacterial and natural emollient
- lavender essential oil: soothes and nourishes all skin types
- jojoba oil: vitamins and minerals essential for healthy skin
- aloe vera gel: antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and a natural humectant
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DIY Aloe Vera Face Cream Ingredients:
- 1 cup aloe vera gel
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons jojoba oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons beeswax pastilles
- 5 to 8 drops lavender essential oil
- 1 swing-top 5 oz glass jar (or another airtight container)
How to make Aloe Vera Face Cream:
1. Add a half cup of coconut oil, two tablespoons jojoba oil, and one and a half tablespoons beeswax pastilles into a double boiler. (If you do not have one, substitute for a glass or metal bowl over a pan of boiling water.) Heat until melted, mixing with a whisk.
2. Let mixture cool, approximately one to one and a half hours.
3. Once cooled slowly add one cup of aloe vera gel while blending with a hand mixer or immersion blender. Blend until light and fluffy.
4. Next, add five to eight drops of lavender essential oil and blend once more. Spoon face cream into a glass jar.
Notes:
- This DIY aloe vera face cream recipe will last three to four months.
- Store a small amount in the bathroom for use and the remaining amount in the fridge to extend the shelf life.
- Yields: 5 ounces
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DIY ALOE VERA FACE CREAM
Materials
- 1 cup aloe vera gel
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons jojoba oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons beeswax pastilles
- 5 to 8 drops lavender essential oil
- 1 swing-top 5 oz glass jar (or another airtight container)
Tools
- double broiler: 2.5 quart
- hand mixer
- immersion blender
Instructions
- Add a half cup of coconut oil, two tablespoons jojoba oil, and one and a half tablespoons beeswax pastilles into a double boiler. (If you do not have one, substitute for a glass or metal bowl over a pan of boiling water.) Heat until melted, mixing with a whisk.
- Let mixture cool, approximately one to one and a half hours.
- Once cooled slowly add one cup of aloe vera gel while blending with a hand mixer or immersion blender. Blend until light and fluffy.
- Next, add five to eight drops of lavender essential oil and blend once more. Spoon face cream into a glass jar.
Notes
- The step to completely cool the mixture is a must to create a smooth silky cream. However, if you’re short on time, speed up the cooling by placing it in the fridge.
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P.S. The step to completely cool the mixture is a must to create a smooth silky cream. However, if you’re short on time, speed up the cooling by placing it in the fridge.
It’s been more than a year since I started using this homemade aloe vera face cream. I am happy to report, my hormonal acne is under control and the oily sheen I used to get midday is a thing of the past!
I use this every day with my Cleansing Aloe Vera Face Wash. What natural changes have you made to improve your skin? New to essential oils? Find how I got started here. Pin this incredible recipe for DIY aloe vera face cream now! Do you know your skin type?
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This is exactly what I need! You would pay a fortune in the stores for a product of this quality!Thanks for sharing! #HomeMattersParty
Jeannee
So so true and you only get a very small amount in store bought face cream too! Let me know how you like it.
Very nice! I have a need to try this face cream. Thanks a lot for sharing the great article.
You’ll love it, Amanda I’ve been using it for a long time.
I tried to make this tonight… All my ingredients are pure, organic, however I could not get the aloe gel to mix with the coconut oilbeeswax mixture… Everything whipped into a ball, and the aloe remained almost liquid in the bottom?
What am I doing wrong?
I’ve never had that happened Carla, and I’ve been making this for years. How long did you whip it? And did you use a hand mixer? A whisk will not work and it needs to be whipped for several minutes. It would also be easy to add the aloe vera too fast. You’ll want to whip the coconut oil-beeswax mixture for at least two minutes before beginning to add the aloe vera. Only add a tablespoon or two at a time and continuing to whip a hand mixer. I know it takes a bit of work, but the result is well worth and it’ll last you for months!
Hello! Can the fresh aloe vera gel from the tree instead of the bottled ones?
Yes, you can! I have an aloe vera plant too.
Will this moisturizer work for an advanced age woman (nice way to say I’m upper 50’s) who has had acne breakouts since trying to switch to home made beauty products?
Also, I don’t understand why it’s making me enter a website URL if I only want to leave a comment.
Bonnie, yes it could work for your skin. As for the breakout, your skin may be detoxing or you may be using the wrong natural ingredients for your skin type. I encourage you to take our skin type quiz. You may find out Clean Beauty School quite helpful as well as it teaches you to craft products unique to your skin.
Can I replace the beeswax pastilles by shea butter or would you prefer to remove it from the recipe
No, you cannot substitute the two or leave out the wax. If you are looking for a vegan alternative Candelilla wax can be swapped with beeswax for skin care.
Hi,
Don’t you need a preservative since the aloe vera gel is a water based ingredient?
No, I use pure aloe vera gel and the recipe makes just enough to use within a month or two. After that, you’ll want to toss it.
Hello, thanks for this recipe ! To double-check: does the coconut oil/was mixture need to be be completely hard ?? And also: when you do it with the fresh aloe, do you have to process it before mixing it with the wax/coconut oil or can you just put the slices or aloe directly ? Thanks a lot for your help 🙂
No, the mixture needs to be firm though first. And don’t put aloe slices in just the gel. And you can use fresh aloe.
I love love love this cream!!! It’s my daily face cream and I almost feel naughty putting it on. Such luxury! 🤩
But last time I made it I did a mistake… I didn’t have time to wait for the oils to cool down completely so I put it in the fridge. It was probably too firm and after whipping it up and adding the aloe Vera it came out all grainy. Usually when I put the finished cream in the fridge it stays smooth but now it hardens up. It’s also very oily on the skin. In other words I screwed it up completely this time! 🤦🏼♀️ Is there anything I can do to save it / redo it? It hurts me to throw all this goodness in the trash!! 😫
Thanks a lot for an amazing recipe!! ❤️
Sara
It can be a tricky devil. Melt it again on low heat, then let it cool until just like a butter stick. Then you’ll be ready to whip into the perfect cream.
Being that beeswax is bee poop, can it be left out?
You will have to substitute for Carnauba wax to get the right consistency.
Hello, I saw it mentioned about this cream can make more oil production on face. That means the oilly skin type cannot use this cream? thanks 😊
You could use it sparingly but only in the T-zone
Hi, I love this moisturizer! I have been using it for almost 2 weeks and have noticed a major improvement in my skin. I do have one issue though…I followed the recipe exact and I used fresh aloe from my plant, but it is starting to develop mold after only 2 weeks of storage in a glass jar. Is there any recommendations to prevent this?
Right, l love using this too! I haven’t made it with fresh aloe, but I know other readers have. For whatever, it doesn’t last anywhere near as long with fresh aloe. But, if you want to keep using fresh aloe, then store it in the fridge to help it last longer.
Hi, I made this for friends and stored it in the fridge before handing it out and I’ve noticed it completely hardened in the jar. How do I fix this?
That’s never happened to me. Your fridge might be set below 40 degrees. Just take it out of the fridge to and the ingredients will likely soften at room temperature. If you’re in a rush you can always mix with a blender and again.
Hi! Can I blend this in my Thermomix (a very high powered blender) as I don’t have a hand mixer or immersion blender?
Thanks!
Judy, I can’t say I’ve tried that, but it might work.
I don’t have jojoba oil can I substitute it with almond oil
Dora, yes, you can, but depending on your skin type, it may be too heavy. If you have dry skin or mature skin – go for it!
how much is 1 1/2 beeswax in grams..i don,t have beeswax in pastilles.
1 1/2 tablespoons are equal to 22.5 grams. If you have a beeswax block you can grate it.
What type of coconut oil do you use? The liquid type, or the hard type that melts into a liquid? I look forward to trying this at home. The ingredients all sound luscious for skin.
Thank you,
Jenny
The more solid type, not the liquid fractionated coconut oil.
Hi, I’m wondering what the purpose of the beeswax is? Wouldn’t it clog your pores and be difficult to clean off completely? I have mature skin but find the less I aggravate it the better off I am and I don’t want to have to use a rough scrub product to clean this off. Thanks!
It’s not rough at all. Beeswax is used in beauty products to soften and the skin, add a protective layer, and lock in moisture. That’s why I use it.