How To Make Your Own DIY Essential Oils Moisturizer

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How To Make Your Own DIY Essential Oils Moisturizer

During the winter months, the mixture of cold, crisp air and all the preventative hand washing can really make your skin dry, rough, or even cracked. It’s important to retain moisture for the sake of comfort, but also to maintain a strong skin structure that keeps germs from entering damaged areas.

You might be thinking about picking up a lotion from the drugstore when you are shopping, but did you ever take the time to read the ingredients in there? You probably can’t even pronounce half of them let alone know what they are. Here’s a little hint… some of them are toxic!

Phthalates, parabens, and petrochemicals, oh my! How can these be good for your dry skin? Let’s do this the safe way: skip the drugstore and make your own DIY essential oil moisturizing product.

There are a few incredible Essential Oils that can be added to your DIY moisturizer to further nourish your skin. These oils are calming, anti-inflammatory, and can even encourage cell regeneration. Adding a few drops of these skin-loving oils to specific carrier oils may help boost the healing powers of the moisturizer you are using.

There are basically 3 different types of moisturizers that you can create based on your needs. and in this article, we’ll cover them all. Let’s start with the case for using essential oil as a moisturizer!

Can I Use Essential Oils As A Moisturizer?

Yes – you can use essential oils as a moisturizer! In fact, when made correctly, there are a few DIY blends that offer incredible moisturizing properties. There are certain versions you can concoct for certain skin conditions. Or, you can just use essential oil to moisturize naturally dry skin during those winter months.

Whatever the case, we’re going to help you understand when and how to use essential oil as a moisturizer.

The base part of your moisturizer is determined by what you are trying to achieve. Do you need to fully saturate your skin and let it cover you and just soak in? Or are you looking for a thick spot treatment that will heal and protect the one really bad area? We’ll begin by examining the different carrier oil options you can use.

Start By Choosing The Carrier For Your Essential Oil Moisturizing Blend

The three main types of “carriers” you have to choose from when creating a moisturizer from essential oils. They are nut/seed oil, lotion, or a balm/salve. But, which one is right for you?

Nut or Seed Oil

Using a rich carrier oil as your main ingredient is great for covering a large area or really drenching the skin. It is also a wonderful option for locking in hydration right out of the shower. They are full of vitamins, antioxidants, and fatty acids. Simply adding your essential oils of choice to your carrier oil and spreading the mixture onto the skin will soothe the dryness.

Jojoba Oil mimics skin’s sebum and soaks in quickly making this a good choice for hands because it won’t leave them greasy. Almond Oil is an emollient and contains high levels of vitamin E. It’s nourishing and conditioning making it great for very dry skin. Later on, we’ll share a recipe that features Jojoba oil and sweet almond oil – because these are our favorites.

But, you have other options, too. Avocado oil is a mega antioxidant that is loaded with omega 3 fatty acids. It is a great anti-inflammatory making it good for healing skin. Other options include coconut oil or argan oil.

Lotion

An obvious option for dry skin is an unscented, natural lotion. This is a perfect choice for moisturizing your skin for a few reasons.

The key to picking a lotion, though, is making sure it is not full of unwanted chemicals or harmful ingredients. Mixing essential oils into the softening lotion is a great way to up the restorative properties of the lotion. You only need about 1-2% dilution of Essential Oils to get the desired effects.

Balm or Salve

Much thicker and sturdier in nature, a balm or salve is usually wax-based and stays in place for a while providing a protective layer. This is a superb option for spot treatment. Cuticles, eczema, rough patches, and elbows are places that may need a little more healing power and longer-term coverage to keep it from getting worse.

What Essential Oil Can I Add To Moisturizer?

Now – we’re going to talk about the essential oil component of your homemade moisturizer. Just like with your carrier oil, the specific essential oil you choose will depend on what specific benefits you’re looking to attain.

Do you have naturally oily skin? If so, the products you choose will differ from someone with super dry skin. Are you looking for moisturization, or do you have a flare-up that you’re looking to calm down? We’ll cover specific recommendations below.

Lavender

Of course, you know that Lavender is calming, but this includes the skin and not just the mind. It is a very restorative oil that can help soothe irritated or even burned skin and promote healing. Lavender Essential Oil is also very gentle and a great oil for young and old.

Chamomile

This incredible Essential Oil is a great anti-inflammatory. This means that when your hands are chapped and inflamed from being very dry, it can help calm the swelling. It is also wonderful for people with sensitive skin.

Geranium

This floral oil is perfect for balancing the skin’s sebum allowing your body to produce the correct amount of oil it needs. It is good for easing irritation and may prevent scars from forming.

Frankincense

The king of oils is useful for so many things, but we absolutely love it for skin applications. It is known to help improve cellular function and has rejuvenating effects.

Each variation of Frankincense essential oil is good for skin, but Boswellia frereana is an extra powerful skin healer, so we also recommend our Frankincense King Essential Oil Blend.

DIY Soothing Essential Oil Moisturizer Blend

Now, using these oils above here is a DIY essential oil moisturizer blend you can try for yourself. All of these essential oils are available right here at revive, along with the carrier oils you need as well. Here are the ingredients:

In a glass bowl, mix all the ingredients well. Use a funnel to pour the mixture into the bottle, then place the cap on. Apply liberally to dry skin as needed. This recipe is great for post-shower/bath. When applying to hands, allow the oil to sink in before using them.

Optional: Use ½ oz of Rosehip Seed Oil and 1 ½ oz Sweet Almond Oil for an added boost in cell regeneration (great for mature skin).

Final Thoughts On Using Essential Oils As A Moisturizer

Well, there you have it. By now, you know everything there is to know about using essential oils as a moisturizer.

We’ve recommended the specific essential oils you should use, along with the carrier oils, for whatever specific skin ailment you’re seeking relief from. And, we even provided a simple, easy recipe you can follow to make your own moisturizer!

All that’s left to do now is grab your supplies and get to work bringing this moisturizer to life. And if you’re ready to shop now for your ingredients, look no further than Revive. We offer the best essential oils and have everything else you need to unlock the benefits these powerful oils provide.

From aromatherapy diffusers to roll-on essential oils (perfect for skincare), to essential oil sets and even pre-made blends. We’ve got all this and more. And, every order ships free. You can even shop in confidence knowing we back up your purchase with our 100-day money-back guarantee.

So what are you waiting for? Shop now and start moisturizing your skin in a healthy, safe, and natural manner with essential oils!

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