Homemade Face Moisturizer for Men
This men's facial moisturizer uses argan, apricot and jojoba oils to leave skin feeling smooth, seriously hydrated, and ready for the day.
Yield: 8 ounces
Cost: $12
Equipment
- Double boiler
- Large bowl
- Immersion blender
- 8 ounce pump bottle
Materials
- 15 ml NOW Solutions Apricot Oil
- 9 ml NOW Solutions Organic Argan Oil
- 6 ml NOW Solutions Jojoba Oil
- 11 g Emulsifying wax
- 6.75 oz Distilled water
- 0.25 oz NOW Solutions Organic Vegetable Glycerin
- 20 drops NOW Solutions Vitamin E-Oil
- 10 drops NOW Essential Oils - Clary Sage
- 8 drops NOW Essential Oils - Pine Needle
- 7 drops NOW Essential Oils - Cedarwood
- 1 oz preservative amount may vary depending on the particular preservative you use
Instructions
- Measure out the ingredients accurately using a kitchen scale. Then, in a double boiler, combine the jojoba, apricot, argan oils and emulsifying wax. Heat the oils on the stove over low heat until the emulsifying wax is fully melted. Stir well to ensure everything is mixed.
- In a separate container, combine the water and glycerin. Heat the water phase in the microwave for 30-60 seconds until it's warm but not too hot.
- Pour the melted mixture into a large bowl. Then slowly pour the warm water mixture into the oil mixture, stirring continuously.
- Using an immersion blender, blend until the lotion reaches a smooth and creamy consistency.
- Add the vitamin E, preservative, and essential oils to the mixture. Stir well to combine. Continue to stir as the mixture cools down to room temperature.
- Once cooled, transfer the lotion to a sterilized pump bottle.