One fabulous way to use your essential oils is with homemade creams and lotions. This recipe is for a moisturizing Homemade Lavender Hand Cream. It is wonderful for restoring dry or chapped hands!
It only requires 3 ingredients and doesn't take long to make. This blog post will show you how to make lavender essential oil hand cream.
When I first started making homemade products, hand and body creams were something I avoided making, they just seemed too involved. I finally got up enough nerve to try one and guess what... it was easier than I thought.
I challenge you, if you have never made an essential oil hand cream before to give this recipe a go, you will not be disappointed! Plus get the FREE printable labels and the bottom of the post!
What are the Benefits of Using Homemade Lavender Hand Cream?
The benefits of using homemade lavender hand cream are numerous. First, it is a natural and cost-effective way to keep your hands soft and supple. Lavender is known for its calming and soothing properties, which can help reduce stress and anxiety. The scent of lavender is also known to be calming and can help to reduce stress and tension.
DIY Lavender Essential Oil Cream Benefits
Essential oils are a great addition to any natural skincare routine, not only because they smell amazing but also because of their many health benefits. This lavender essential oil recipe is perfect for the cold winter months when your skin needs extra protection from dryness and harsh environmental conditions.
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) comes from a shrub with long spikes of purple flowers. The purple flowers are steam distilled to extract the essential oil. Lavender oil is one of the most cherished oils and offers many benefits and use. The lovely floral aroma is calming and soothing. Here are more benefits of lavender:
- Relieves stress and anxiety
- Nourishes skin and skin ailments
- Soothes cuts, scrapes, and bruises
- Promotes sleep and relaxation
- Has antibacterial and antiviral properties
- Naturally repels insects like mosquitoes, fleas, and lice
- Relieves bug bites and stings
- Eases pain and inflammation
Learn more about Lavender Essential Oil
Homemade Lavender Hand Cream Recipe Ingredients
Besides lavender essential oil, you will need beeswax and virgin coconut oil for this recipe. They are the base of this simple DIY recipe.
This recipe makes one 2 oz jar, perfect trial size. You can also try different essential oils in the cream if you prefer. If you like the small batch then you may want to opt for a large batch.
This cream makes a wonderful gift, it is so luxurious and amazing that your recipients will love it. They will never know how easy it was for you to make, shh... that's our secret :)
Lavender Essential Oil Hand Cream Recipe
Lavender is a calming scent that has been commonly used to reduce stress and promote sleep. Lavender hand cream is one of the easiest ways to get this calming effect into your daily routine. It's also easy on sensitive skin, making it perfect for people with allergies or dry skin!
- 24 drops Lavender essential oil
- 3 tablespoons Virgin Coconut Oil
- 1 tablespoon Beeswax Pellets
- 2 oz Glass Jar
How to Make Lavender Hand Cream
Here's how to make a hand cream with essential oils:
Step 1: Place beeswax and coconut oil in pyrex glass measuring cup (as pictured above), then place the cup in a pan with about 2 inches of gently boiling water. Stir occasionally.
Step 2: Once melted, remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes.
Step 3: Add essential oil in and blend well.
Step 4: Pour mixture into the jar and let cool until harden before use.
How To Use Lavender Essential Oil Hand Cream
Get a small amount of cream and rub onto hands and cuticles. Best to use a clean spatula to scoop out to avoid getting germs into your cream.
Keep the lid on when the cream is not in use and keep cream in a cool place away from sun/heat. Lasts up to 6 months.
If not actively using the jar, you may want to store in the refrigerator to keep fresh.
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