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Food & crafts => Crafts => Topic started by: FiB on January 31, 2013, 12:10:44 pm

Title: Homemade moisturiser.....
Post by: FiB on January 31, 2013, 12:10:44 pm

Now I know lots of people say that moisturiser isnt necessary - but I like it and feel I need something to protect my poor face in this weather ecpesially!!!
 
finally got around to making own moisturiser last night  - what a revelation!  Easy peasy (although I have spent quite a bit on some ingrediants like emulsifying wax and vit c powder) and smells like a really expensive spa type brand.  Happy Happy!  Used James Wongs basic recipe and chucked in things that i wnated more of...
 
Melted in double pan...  1 tsp beeswax, 2 tsp shea butter, 6 tsp emulsifying wax and 1 tbl sp almond oil.  took off heat, whisked in 200ml liquid (mine was green tea, chamolmile and oatmeal - lumps strained out!), stirred in esential oils (rose and geranium) 1 tsp vit c powder.  and poured into sterile jars.  It is divine!!!!

Title: Re: Homemade moisturiser.....
Post by: goosepimple on January 31, 2013, 12:16:36 pm

sounds great fib, never thought about making my own - how much did it make (in volume I mean)?

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Post by: in the hills on January 31, 2013, 12:23:03 pm

Fab  :thumbsup:


How long should it last for?


Good idea for Christmas presents.

Title: Re: Homemade moisturiser.....
Post by: FiB on January 31, 2013, 12:37:07 pm

deffo good for christmas pressies !  With preservative (thats the vit c) it says  2  months shelf life in fridge.  It made loads!!  I had 2 50 ml cream containers that Id been saving... and then had to fill a jam jar!  Ill be using it for handcream and everything for a while!!!

Title: Re: Homemade moisturiser.....
Post by: Bionic on January 31, 2013, 12:56:16 pm

I have already made lip balm using similar ingredients. Thats really easy too.  I will definitely give this a go.
Thanks FiB
Sally
 

Title: Re: Homemade moisturiser.....
Post by: Mammyshaz on January 31, 2013, 04:13:31 pm

It sounds a great idea. And with my allergies means I'd be able to choose the ingredients  :thumbsup: will be reading up on James Wong recipes  ;D
Thanx  Fi

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Post by: Lesley Silvester on January 31, 2013, 10:27:38 pm

Well done, Fi.  Now we want before and after photos so we can see how much of an improvement it makes.

Title: Re: Homemade moisturiser.....
Post by: FiB on February 04, 2013, 12:20:34 pm

Quote from: Mad Goatwoman of Madeley on January 31, 2013, 10:27:38 pm

Well done, Fi.  Now we want before and after photos so we can see how much of an improvement it makes.

Ha!!!  Not expecting to LOOK better - but it sure does make me FEEL better, and thats half the battle isnt it?  I'll bring you some when I come!

Title: Re: Homemade moisturiser.....
Post by: Lesley Silvester on February 04, 2013, 11:17:41 pm

Thanks.  I'll look forward to trying it. You never know, it might make an improvement in me.   ;D