Soothing Skin Care Cream
This herbal skin care cream is a rich blend of nourishing butters, healing oils, and carefully chosen herbs to support healthy, radiant skin. This cream is specially formulated to deeply hydrate and protect, restore balance, and calm dryness. It is particularly useful to help eczema. The cream carries both soothing and antibacterial properties, making it ideal for everyday use and targeted care. The result is a luxurious, all-natural cream that softens, protects, and revitalizes your skin with every application.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
1-2 hours
MAKES
10 ounces
Ingredients
- ½ cup coconut oil
- ½ cup shea butter
- ¼ cup cocoa butter
- 2 tbsp dried lavender buds
- 2 tbsp dried rose petals
- 1 tbsp dried rosemary leaves
- 1 tbsp dried mint leaves
- 1 tbsp dried oregano leaves
- 2 tbsp evening primrose oil
- 10 drops tea tree essential oil
Steps
1
Infuse the oils with herbs
- Place coconut oil in a double boiler or heat-safe bowl over simmering water.
- Add lavender, rose petals, rosemary, mint, and oregano.
- Heat gently on low for 1–2 hours, stirring occasionally (do not boil).
- Strain the oil through cheesecloth or a fine sieve to remove herbs.
- Squeeze or press herbs to get out any absorbed oil.
2
Melt butters
- In the same double boiler, combine shea butter and cocoa butter with the strained infused coconut oil.
- Heat gently until everything is melted together (about 5 minutes).
3
Cool and whip
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly (until mixture begins to solidify around the edges).
- Add evening primrose oil and tea tree oil.
- Using a hand mixer or immersion blender, whip until fluffy and creamy.
4
Store
- Transfer into clean, airtight glass jars.
- Store in a cool, dry place. Shelf life is about 6 months.
Why This Works:
- Coconut Oil: Deeply moisturizing, antimicrobial, helps restore skin barrier.
- Shea Butter: Rich in vitamins A & E, anti-inflammatory, supports skin elasticity.
- Cocoa Butter: Excellent for dry skin, helps fade scars and stretch marks, rich in antioxidants.
- Lavender: Calming to the skin, soothes irritation, promotes relaxation.
- Rose Petals: Gentle astringent, hydrates and tones, adds natural fragrance.
- Rosemary: Improves circulation, antibacterial, helps rejuvenate tired skin.
- Mint: Cooling, refreshing, reduces itching and inflammation.
- Oregano: Potent antibacterial and antifungal, supports skin healing.
- Evening Primrose Oil: Rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), balances hormones, reduces eczema and dryness.
- Tea Tree Oil: Strong antimicrobial, effective against acne and blemishes.
How To Use:
- Apply a small amount (about the size of a pea) to dry or irritated skin as a daily moisturizer.
- Works especially well after bathing, when skin is still slightly damp.
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