This Sweet Orange Moisturising Night Cream can help repair any damage that may have occurred during the day while nourishing it as you slow down and get some rest. Making your own self care products, such as this gorgeous smelling sweet orange moisturising night cream is easy to do, while giving you full control over the ingredients that you use in the recipes.
Sweet Orange Moisturising Night Cream
Purchasing commercial night creams can become very expensive. But, not only that, what is with all the chemicals that are added to theM? With its uplifting and calming scent, Sweet Orange Essential oil is a lovely, refreshing oil to add to this moisturising night cream, making it lighter on your budget, and a more natural product in the end.
In the following recipe, the coconut oil acts a a moisturiser, a multivitamin, and an antioxidant. The vitamin E oil helps prevent premature aging and promotes healing.
I do recommend that you try a small bit of this moisturiser on the back of your hand first, to make sure you do not have any allergies to any of the ingredients. If you do, do not use this recipe.
Sweet Orange Essential Oil
This delicious smelly essential oil is commonly used in skincare products not only for its aroma, but also due to its antioxidant and antiseptic properties. It is effective in keeping your skin clean and clear of acne, reducing dark spots and blemishes, boosting circulation, promoting cell growth, while also serving as an anti-depressant and anti-anxiety tool.
Some citrus essential oils, such as lemon, and lime are considered photosensitive, meaning increased danger when skin that has had essential oils applied to it is exposed to the sun, but sweet orange essential oil is not considered one of these.
Essential Oils
Essential oils are potent, and need to be diluted. As this cream is being used on your face, you will need to use essential oils that are gentle enough to be applied to your skin – and used in the correct quantities.
Some other essential oils that could be used are:
- Frankincense EO – helps promote healthy cell regeneration making it great for those with skin imperfections, wrinkles, and fine lines
- Lavender EO – great for dry, ageing and acne-prone skin as it is an anti-inflammatory, an antiseptic and has antibacterial properties
- Tea Tree EO– great for normal, oily or acne-prone skin
- Rose EO– great for sensitive skin, fine lines, wrinkles and crows feet
- Lemon EO– aids in rejuvenating sagging or tired-looking skin – it is a photosensitive oil, so I would only use it in a night cream
- Myrrh EO– great for dry skin
- Helichrysum EO– great for skin imperfections, as well as dry and ageing skin
Storing this Night Cream
As this product doesn’t contain any preservatives, it needs to be stored in the fridge for around 6 – 8 weeks.
To Make this Night Cream
To make this cream, you will only need four ingredients:
- Coconut oil
- Cocoa butter, chopped
- Vitamin E oil
- Sweet Orange Essential Oil
You will need a jug, like a Pyrex one that can be placed in the microwave as well as in the freezer.
Place the coconut oil and the cocoa butter in a microwavable safe and freezer safe jug.
Heat in 30 second increments, stirring in between until fully melted and mixed. This can take up to 3 minutes total.
Let the mix sit for around 5 minutes to cool.
Add the Vitamin E oil and the Sweet Orange Essential Oil. Stir to mix through.
Cover and freeze the mixture for about 20 minutes or until it is starting to set. It will no longer have any liquid.
Remove from the freezer and whip with a hand held mixer on high for 5 minutes or until the mixture is light and creamy.
Place the mixture into a small glass jar and store in the fridge.
To Use: Apply a small amount to your face at night, avoiding your eyes.
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Sweet Orange Moisturising Night Cream
Supplies
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, organic
- 1/2 cup cocoa butter, chopped
- 2 tsp Vitamin E oil
- 7-8 drops Sweet Orange Essential Oil
Instructions
- Place the coconut oil and the cocoa butter in a microwavable safe and freezer safe jug.
- Heat in 30 second increments, stirring in between until fully melted and mixed. Can take up to 3 minutes total.
- Let the mix sit for around 5 minutes to cool.
- Add the Vitamin E and the Sweet Orange Essential Oil. Stir to mix through.
- Cover and freeze the mixture for about 20 minutes or until it is starting to set. It will no longer have any liquid.
- Remove from the freezer and whip with a hand held mixer on high for 5 minutes or until the mixture is light and creamy.
- Place the mixture into a small glass jar and store in the fridge.
- To Use: Apply a small amount to your face at night, making sure to avoid getting any in your eyes.
Notes
Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment because of something you have read on this website. Check dilution levels for kids. Pregnant, nursing women and those under the care of a physician for a chronic condition should consult a physician before using. For external use only. Individual results may vary.
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