DIY Shea Moisturizer for normal skin - natural and effective ...

So, many of you asked for moisturizer without Coconut Oil, so here it is. However, it has lots and lots of Shea Butter so that’s a good thing right?

I use Coconut Oil extensively not only because it is affordable it is also one of the best oils for both skin and hair. But we all have our preferences, liking and of course, allergies. Hence, I wanted to put up the recipe I’ve promised a while ago – a moisturizer without Coconut Oil. Here you go!

Shea Butter – 60 Gms.

Grapeseed Oil – 1 Tbsp.

Jojoba Oil – 1 Tbsp.

Sweet Almond Oil – 1 Tbsp.

Vitamin E Oil – a few drops

Lavender Essential Oil – 7 Drops

Gardenia Essential Oil – 7 Drops

Instructions

Melt Shea utter in your double boiler.

Once melted remove from heat and add in the other oils – Jojoba Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Sweet Almond Oil & Vitamin E Oil.

Stir to combine and refrigerate for a while, or freeze for 10 – 15 minutes – go based on the texture of the mixture. It should be cool but not hard and become opaque rather, should give way if you press in with your finger.

Add it to a bowl and use your blender to whisk the mixture. You can use your hand blender to whisk, or your blender jar.

Add the Essential Oils – Gardenia & Lavender while whisking.

Whisk on medium-high till the mixture becomes fluffy.

Transfer to a sterilized container and use as needed.

Tips to Tweak the Recipe

I prefer a lighter consistency to my moisturizers due to my combination skin but you can add less oils if you prefer.

You can choose any oil – Olive Oil, Avocado Oil, Apricot Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, etc. You can go with one or more oils according to your preference and liking or even add Coconut Oil (no one says you shouldn’t).

You can skip or add any essential oil of your choice. You can choose your ingredients according to your liking and requirements.

If you find the texture greasy, work in some Arrowroot Powder to the mixture – add it when you are adding oils to the mixtures while it is still in liquid form and stir to combine. Any lumps will still get fixed during the whisking. For the given quantity ¼ Tsp. – a maximum of ½ Tsp. should do the trick.

You can also skip the melting if you like raw Shea Butter without the heating and just whisk it directly with your blender adding oils. This works though it needs slightly more oil, at times. Since I like my moisturizer light, it works for me. But if you’re in a hurry, feel free to do it.

If you want to add hydrosols or water-based ingredients like Rose Hydrosol, Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Juice, etc. you will need an emulsifier. Stearic Acid works well and is Vegan, while Beeswax can work though it is not a true emulsifier.

If you have particularly stubborn dry skin – not just the intensity of dryness but also dryness that keeps coming back after moisturizing and whatnot, adding hydrosols can help. Only oils or butters aren’t enough for those times.

You can also use Mango Butter if you like it, instead of Shea Butter.

If you have dry skin you can consider Cocoa Butter, but it isn’t ideal for acne-prone skin.

Shelf Life

The recipe as is given here is shelf stable, but if you add other ingredients go with the shelf life of the ingredients. If you’re adding hydrosols don’t make larger batches unless using a preservative.