Want to make your own face cream? Body cream with just two ingredients? Powerful, additive-free skincare is our passion, and our community constantly demonstrates how creative and effective homemade skincare can be . We were particularly impressed by a recipe and subsequently a sample pack from Jennifer in Berlin containing four wonderful recipes that we'd like to share with you today: a rich face cream, a fluffy shea butter cream, a nourishing body cream, and a super-quick shake lotion.
Let's get started with your favorite DIY recipes – naturally using our Pure Care Oils and Aloe Vera Serum.
Thank you, dear Jennifer, for the lovely package!
DIY face cream with shea butter & nourishing oils
This homemade face cream can be individually tailored to your skin type – depending on which oils you choose.
Ingredients :
- 50 g shea butter
- 100 g pure oils (e.g. 50 g almond oil + 50 g argan oil or 50 g jojoba oil + 50 g rosehip oil )
Preparation :
- Melt the shea butter in a water bath.
- Add the oils and transfer the mixture to a measuring cup.
- Allow the mixture to solidify in the refrigerator.
- Stir until creamy using an attachment for a hand mixer.
Perfect DIY shea cream for the face
This homemade face cream is a community favorite: rich, nourishing, and wonderfully easy to apply.
Ingredients :
- 50 g shea butter
- 100g Face Oil
Preparation :
- Gently melt the shea butter in a water bath.
- Add the face oil and pour the mixture into a measuring cup.
- Put it in the refrigerator until the mixture becomes slightly firm.
- Whisk with a hand mixer until a fluffy consistency is achieved.
- If necessary, chill again and whip a second time.
DIY body cream – easy & nourishing
This wonderfully nourishing body cream works on the same principle – perfect for dry skin and completely free of preservatives.
Ingredients :
- 50 g shea butter
- 100g body oil
Preparation :
As with shea cream:
- Melt the shea butter in a water bath.
- Add the body oil and pour the mixture into a measuring cup.
- Put it in the refrigerator until the mixture becomes slightly firm.
- Whisk with a hand mixer until a fluffy consistency is achieved.
DIY Shake Lotion: Skincare in a Flash
For those who prefer a minimalist approach: This 2-ingredient lotion is quick to make and ideal for everyday use.
Ingredients :
Preparation :
- Mix both ingredients in a small glass bottle and shake well before each use. Apply to cleansed skin – especially refreshing in summer!
Shea butter acts like a natural protective layer for the skin. Its valuable fatty acids strengthen the skin barrier , protect against dehydration and environmental stressors , and keep the skin supple. You'll also find shea butter in our solid creams . We use it specifically in products for stressed , sensitive , or mature skin – for noticeably regenerated skin.
Aloe vera naturally supports skin regeneration . Its ingredients promote cell renewal and help the skin recover. The moisturizing serum It is especially helpful for dry, tight, or flaky skin. and creates a fresh, smooth skin feeling .
Argan oil is rich in It contains antioxidants and vitamin E. It strengthens your skin barrier and helps to balance stressed skin. Argan oil promotes cell renewal and supports the skin's natural regeneration after external stresses.
Rosehip seed oil It contains many essential fatty acids and antioxidants, has an anti-inflammatory effect, and smooths fine lines . It gives you a fresh complexion and improves your skin's elasticity .
almond oil It has a moisturizing and firming effect and sustainably supports skin repair . It soothes irritated skin and supports wound healing . Its antioxidant properties combat free radicals and counteract the first signs of skin aging.
Jojoba oil is i Its structure is very similar to sebum and its unique , light texture adapts perfectly to your skin: It nourishes without being greasy, soothes when stressed, and regulates sebum production .
Our face oil combines the active ingredients Argan oil , rosehip oil, jojoba oil, borage oil, hemp oil and lavender oil combine to create the perfect skincare routine for your face. It provides the skin with important nutrients . Strengthens the natural skin barrier and makes it supple and soft.
Our body oil with sesame oil, safflower oil, sea buckthorn kernel oil, turmeric oil and lemongrass promotes cell regeneration and has a beneficial effect. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and helps to relieve skin irritations .
The result: Few ingredients, big impact
DIY natural cosmetics don't have to be complicated or time-consuming. With just a few high-quality ingredients, you can easily create your own personalized skincare – exactly what your skin needs.
Do you have a recipe too?
Then send it to us by email or via Instagram – maybe your DIY project will soon be part of our blog!
