Anti-Aging Face Cream

1440 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Pour 1/4 cup of avocado oil into a jar.
  2. 2Pour 1/4 cup of avocado oil into a jar.
  3. 3Pour 1/4 cup of avocado oil into a jar.
  4. 4Add 1 tablespoon of shredded beeswax to the jar.
  5. 5Add 1 tablespoon of shredded beeswax to the jar.
  6. 6Add 1 tablespoon of shredded beeswax to the jar.
  7. 7Add 2 tablespoons of regular coconut oil to the jar.
  8. 8Add 2 tablespoons of regular coconut oil to the jar.
  9. 9Add 2 tablespoons of regular coconut oil to the jar.
  10. 10Add 1 tablespoon of shea butter to the jar.
  11. 11Add 1 tablespoon of shea butter to the jar.
  12. 12Add 1 tablespoon of shea butter to the jar.
  13. 13Place the jar into a pot with 1-2 cups of water.
  14. 14Place the jar into a pot with 1-2 cups of water.
  15. 15Place the jar into a pot with 1-2 cups of water.
  16. 16Heat the pot to simmer/boil the water and melt the ingredients in the jar.
  17. 17Heat the pot to simmer/boil the water and melt the ingredients in the jar.
  18. 18Heat the pot to simmer/boil the water and melt the ingredients in the jar.
  19. 19Once melted, remove the jar from the saucepan and let it cool slightly.
  20. 20Once melted, remove the jar from the saucepan and let it cool slightly.
  21. 21Once melted, remove the jar from the saucepan and let it cool slightly.
  22. 22Add 3 drops of lavender essential oil to the cooled mixture.
  23. 23Add 3 drops of lavender essential oil to the cooled mixture.
  24. 24Add 3 drops of lavender essential oil to the cooled mixture.
  25. 25Add 3 drops of frankincense essential oil to the cooled mixture.
  26. 26Add 3 drops of frankincense essential oil to the cooled mixture.
  27. 27Add 3 drops of frankincense essential oil to the cooled mixture.
  28. 28Add about 5 drops (or half a teaspoon) of vitamin E oil to the cooled mixture.
  29. 29Add about 5 drops (or half a teaspoon) of vitamin E oil to the cooled mixture.
  30. 30Add about 5 drops (or half a teaspoon) of vitamin E oil to the cooled mixture.
  31. 31Add about half a tablespoon of arrowroot powder to the mixture.
  32. 32Add about half a tablespoon of arrowroot powder to the mixture.
  33. 33Add about half a tablespoon of arrowroot powder to the mixture.
  34. 34Stir all ingredients really well until combined.
  35. 35Stir all ingredients really well until combined.
  36. 36Stir all ingredients really well until combined.
  37. 37Allow the cream to sit at room temperature for about 24 hours to set.
  38. 38Allow the cream to sit at room temperature for about 24 hours to set.
  39. 39Allow the cream to sit at room temperature for about 24 hours to set.

Ingredients

  • 0.25 cup avocado oil
  • 0.25 cup avocado oil
  • 0.25 cup avocado oil
  • 1 tbsp beeswax shredded
  • 1 tbsp beeswax shredded
  • 1 tbsp beeswax shredded
  • 2 tbsp regular coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp regular coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp regular coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp shea butter
  • 1 tbsp shea butter
  • 1 tbsp shea butter
  • 3 drops lavender essential oil
  • 3 drops lavender essential oil
  • 3 drops lavender essential oil
  • 3 drops frankincense essential oil
  • 3 drops frankincense essential oil
  • 3 drops frankincense essential oil
  • 5 drops vitamin E oil
  • 5 drops vitamin E oil
  • 5 drops vitamin E oil
  • 0.5 tbsp arrowroot powder
  • 0.5 tbsp arrowroot powder
  • 0.5 tbsp arrowroot powder

Equipment

potjarsaucepan

Tips

  • Shred beeswax to make the melting process faster.
  • Allow the melted mixture to cool slightly before adding essential oils or vitamin E oil to preserve their therapeutic benefits.
  • Stir all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Allow the cream to sit at room temperature for about 24 hours to set.
  • If in a hot climate, store the cream in the refrigerator to achieve a creamy solid form.
  • Store in a glass container with an airtight lid for up to one year.
  • Use a dime-sized amount and apply with clean fingers to the face.