{"id":11962,"date":"2019-02-24T10:55:03","date_gmt":"2019-02-23T21:55:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/?p=11962"},"modified":"2020-06-22T14:07:14","modified_gmt":"2020-06-22T02:07:14","slug":"face-cream-oily-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ascensionkitchen.com\/face-cream-oily-skin\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade face cream for oily skin"},"content":{"rendered":"
How to make a homemade face cream for oily and acne prone skin, with soothing aloe vera, calendula, licorice and the sweet, herbaceous Manuka essential oil.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Back with another homemade face cream recipe today, and this time we’re creating a cream specifically for oily and acne prone skin with some pretty incredible active ingredients.<\/p>\n This means we’re selecting carrier oils with a lighter consistency, replacing the water component with soothing aloe vera juice, adding essential oils, and finally – incorporating licorice root extract to reduce inflammation and even out skin tone.<\/p>\n [lwptoc min=\"2\" depth=\"6\" title=\"Contents\" hideItems=\"1\"]<\/p>\n [bctt tweet=\"Homemade face cream for oily, acne prone skin – find the recipe here.\" username=\"laurenglucina\"]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Again, these ingredients have all been chosen for their suitability to oily, problem skin.<\/p>\n Calendula infused oil <\/strong>Calendula officinalis<\/em><\/p>\n Camellia oil Camellia oleifera<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Shea butter<\/strong> Butyrospermum parki<\/em><\/p>\n Emulsifying wax O<\/strong><\/p>\n Aloe Vera Juice <\/strong>Aloe barbadensis<\/em><\/p>\n Known as the ‘plant of immortality’<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Microcare DB<\/strong><\/p>\n doTERRA manuka essential oil<\/strong> Leptospermum scoparium<\/em><\/p>\n Licorice root extract<\/strong> Glycyrrhiza glabra<\/em><\/p>\n First - use your alcohol based sanitiser to sterilise all your equipment - from utensils to jugs to glass jars - everything!<\/p>\n Next, use the precision scales to weigh out all the ingredients for the oil phase, and place in a glass pyrex jug or similar.<\/p>\n Weigh out the aloe vera juice for the water phase - you may need regular kitchen digital scales for this.<\/p>\n Rest both jugs in a large saucepan, then add boiling water - until it just reaches the same height as the ingredients.<\/p>\n You'll want to keep a candy thermometer or two on hand - we're going to bring the temperature up to 65-70˚C (149-158˚F) so the emulsifying wax completely melts. Go any higher and you'll start to damage the properties in the oils.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Once you've reached that temperature, remove the jugs and slowly pour the water phase into the oil phase, while you blend on low speed with an immersion blender.<\/p>\n The mixture should emulsify within 30 seconds to a minute. At this point, stop, let it cool a little, blend again - you'll notice it really starts to thicken and fluff up. Great!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Clean your thermometer and measure the temperature again, we want to cool it to about 45˚C (113˚F). At this point, add the Microcare DB (preservative), and essential oils and blend again.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Now, this last part is optional - you're actually good to go now, but if you've been able to source the licorce root extract, this is where you add it.<\/p>\n 7ml - blend it quickly through.<\/p>\n This will make the consistency of the cream considerably thinner (although, more potent!). It will also take on a slight tan colour.<\/p>\n Ok - all done and ready to bottle, label and date!<\/p>\n Your skin is your largest organ, and about 10% of the essential oils you apply, will end up in systemic circulation. Only the very best quality and potency will do!<\/p>\n I trust doTERRA immensely as they are the only company to provide complete transparency to the consumer, by publicly publishing their quality control reports (which are third-party tested).<\/p>\n Opening a wholesale account means you have access to their entire range for 25% off retail. You also get nestled into my thriving team, and will have me as you go-to oily support person for continued resources, education and inspiration.<\/p>\n Ready dive in? You can open an account with doTERRA following my simple instructions here.<\/a><\/p>\n I highly recommend starting with the Nature's Solutions kit, as it literally has everything you need to give your entire home and body a toxin free make over.<\/p>\n If you make and enjoy this recipe, please leave a rating below. And better yet – leave me a comment to tell me how you got on, or just say hi – I LOVE hearing from you. Follow me on <\/em>Instagram,<\/a> Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/span> or Pinterest<\/a><\/span> to see more of my everyday recipes and wellness tips.<\/em><\/p>\n If you’d like to chat with me about essential oils, or book in a class, you can do that here<\/a><\/span>. If you’re after a Naturopathic consult, read more here.<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I only recommend products I use and love – thank’s for your support!<\/em><\/p>\nEquipment for making face cream at home<\/h2>\n
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Making face cream, step by step<\/h2>\n
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More DIY beauty recipes<\/h2>\n
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