How to make natural DIY moisturizing hand cream that will keep your hands soft and healthy all year long. Most of us are prone to dry, cracking hands especially during the winter months. And with all the garden work that comes along with spring it is not easy on our hands. Add in all the handwashing and hand sanitizer we use just going about daily business, our hands need some deep relief in the way of some serious hand cream. This homemade super moisturizing hand cream recipe uses lemon and lavender essential oil. The finished product is a wonderfully smelling, super soft hand cream that soothes dry skin. You can also make this your own recipe by using your favorite essential oils.
Note: I think it’s a bit too greasy to use during the daytime, but it’s perfect for applying at night right before you go to bed. I think it works better than regular hand lotions or commercial hand creams for cracked skin/sensitive skin. But it also works for all skin types.
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A all the ingredients you’ll need to make this homemade hand cream recipe with essential oils for dry hands
DIY moisturizing hand cream with shea butter, beeswax & sweet almond oil
How to Make Natural DIY Moisturizing Hand Cream
How to make natural DIY moisturizing hand cream that will keep your hands soft and healthy all year long.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shea butter (shea butter has natural moisturizing properties)
- 2 tablespoons yellow beeswax pellets (beeswax make this hand cream a bit more stable and helps lock in the moisture)
- 4 tablespoons sweet almond oil (you can also use other carrier oils such as jojoba oil or avocado oil)
- 1 teaspoon raw organic honey
- 40 drops of essential oils – 20 for lavender and 20 for lemon (you can substitute any other of your favorite essential oils)
- 3 (2-ounce) glass jars (I used Weck jars)
Note: Vitamin E Oil is optional. I don’t use Vitamin E oil in my recipe, however, it does act as a natural preservative and could make the hand cream last just a bit longer.
Instructions
If you’re making this for the first time, just follow these simple directions. And the best part, you can make small batches and you’ll have it around for whenever you need it!
- Using a double boiler or a heat-proof glass bowl over a pan filled with about an inch of boiling water (once the water boils turn it to low heat) as a water bath, melt the shea butter, beeswax pellets, and almond oil.
- Once all solids have become liquid, remove from heat and allow to cool for about 2 minutes.
- Add the essential oils (and honey if using), and stir to combine.
- Pour into jars and allow to sit at room termperature and become solid. It takes only a few minutes or you can put it into the refrigerator.
Notes
Will keep for up to 2 weeks stored in the refrigerator.
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I love this hand cream! For me it has the perfect consistency. It is also the best hand cream I’ve found for my dry hands.
Oh I am so happy to hear that! You’ve reminded me I need to make another one!! This time of year is hard on the hands!
Can i substitute almond oil for olive oil or coconut oil?
Hi, I have beeswax that i can grate how much I can use? Instead of the pellets. I don’t want to waste the beeswax that i have. Thank you Li
Hi Li, I always try to use what I have as well. I would use around the same amount. I know grating it will look different than pellets, but just don’t pack it in.
This sounds amazing Annie!