Top 10 DIY Face Creams For All Skin Types

Top 10 DIY Face Creams For All Skin Types

So, here is the next addition to my DIY series. Face cream is a basic skincare product that we use daily but buying a good branded face cream can burn a hole in your pocket. Moreover, there are so many options to choose from should you go for the anti- ageing or the spot free one.

Obviously, you can’t go for all of them even if you have multiple requirements. Firstly, they are too expensive and secondly, you can’t apply all of them.

The best part about using a homemade cream is it uses natural ingredients which can tackle not just one but multiple skin problems and they are way cheap than any good commercially available cream.

So, before you start making your own face cream using these simple recipes keep one thing in mind most of the recipes use shea butter and beeswax. Do not heat them directly but use a double boiler and if you don’t have a double boiler take a wide pan, add some water to it and place a bowl over it, your double boiler is ready.

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For Normal Skin

Green Tea Cream

Ingredients:

  • 8 tablespoon of coconut oil

  • 2 teaspoon of sweet almond oil

  • 8 tablespoon of shea butter

  • 2 tablespoon of beeswax

  • 10 drops of green tea essential oil

  • 10 drops of mint essential oil

Directions:

  • Heat all the ingredients except essential oils in a double boiler.

  • Add the ingredients to the bowl and let the wax and butter melt.

  • Once melted add the essential oils and stir till you get a creamy consistency.

  • Pour in a jar and store in a dry place at room temperature.

  • Use it within 6 months

Mango Cream

Ingredients:

  • 8 tablespoon of coconut oil

  • 8 tablespoon of mango butter

  • 2 tablespoon of beeswax

  • 10 drops of orange essential oil

  • 5 drops of grapefruit essential oil

Directions:

  • Heat all the ingredients except essential oils in a double boiler.

  • Add the ingredients to the bowl and let the wax and butter melt.

  • Once melted add the essential oils and stir till you get a creamy consistency.

  • Pour in a jar and store in a dry place at room temperature.

  • Use it within 6 months.

Matcha Cream

Ingredients:

  • 8 tablespoon of coconut oil

  • 8 tablespoon of shea butter

  • 2 tablespoon of beeswax

  • 2 tablespoon of matcha powder

Directions:

  • Heat all the ingredients except matcha powder in a double boiler.

  • Let the wax and butter melt.

  • Once melted add the matcha powder and stir till you get a creamy consistency.

  • Pour in a jar and store in a dry place at room temperature.

  • Use it within 6 months.

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For Dry Skin

Apricot Butter Cream  

Ingredients

  • 20 tablespoon apricot kernel oil

  • 4 tablespoon cocoa butter

  • 4 tablespoon beeswax

Directions

  • Heat all the three ingredients in a double boiler.

  • Add the ingredients to the bowl and let the wax and butter melt.

  • Use a wooden spoon to beat the mixture until it is smooth.

  • Keep the mixture in a jar, cap it and refrigerate.

  • Use within 6 months.

Almond Honey Cream

Ingredients:

  • 4 tablespoon of olive oil

  • 4 tablespoon of sweet almond oil

  • 8 tablespoon of almond butter

  • 2 tablespoon of beeswax

  • 1 tablespoon of honey

  • 5 drops of chamomile essential oil

Directions:

  • Heat all the ingredients except essential oils in a double boiler.

  • Add the ingredients to the bowl and let the wax and butter melt.

  • Once melted add the essential oils and stir till you get a creamy consistency.

  • Pour in a jar and store in a dry place at room temperature.

  • Use it within 6 months.

Chocolate Cream

Ingredients:

  • 8 tablespoon of coconut oil

  • 8 tablespoon of cocoa butter

  • 2 tablespoon of beeswax

  • 2 tablespoon of cocoa powder

Directions:

  • Heat all the ingredients in a double boiler.

  • Once melted stir till you get a creamy consistency.

  • Pour in a jar and store in a dry place at room temperature.

  • Use it within 6 months.

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For Oily Skin

Lemon Tree Cream

Ingredients:

  • 8 tablespoon of coconut oil

  • 2 teaspoons of Vitamin E oil

  • 8 tablespoon of jojoba butter

  • 20 drops of lemon essential oil

Directions:

  • Heat all the ingredients except essential oil and Vitamin E in a double boiler.

  • Add the ingredients to the bowl and let the wax and butter melt.

  • Once melted add the essential oil and Vitamin E.

  • Stir until smooth.

  • Pour in a jar and store in a dry place at room temperature.

  • Use it within 6 months.

Coconut Cream

Ingredients:

  • 8 tablespoon of coconut oil

  • 8 tablespoon of coconut butter

  • 2 tablespoon of beeswax

  • 15 drops of lavender essential oil

Directions:

  • Heat all the ingredients except essential oil in a double boiler.

  • Let the wax and butter melt.

  • Once melted add the essential oil.

  • Stir until smooth.

  • Pour in a jar and store in a dry place at room temperature.

  • Use it within 6 months.

For Combination Skin

Jojoba Cream

Ingredients:

  • 8 tablespoon of jojoba oil

  • 4 tablespoon of shea butter

  • 4 tablespoon of jojoba butter

  • 2 tablespoon of beeswax

  • 2 teaspoons of sweet almond oil

  • 10 drops of patchouli essential oil

  • 5 drops of orange essential oil

Directions:

  • Heat all the ingredients except essential oil in a double boiler.

  • Let the wax and butter melt.

  • Once melted add the essential oil.

  • Stir until smooth.

  • Pour in a jar and store in a dry place at room temperature.

  • Use it within 6 months.

Cacao Cream

Ingredients:

  • 8 tablespoon of marula oil

  • 8 tablespoon of cacao butter

  • 2 tablespoon of beeswax

  • 10 drops of bergamot essential oil

Directions:

  • Heat all the ingredients except essential oil in a double boiler.

  • Let the wax and butter melt.

  • Once melted add the essential oil.

  • Stir until smooth.

  • Pour in a jar and store in a dry place at room temperature.

  • Use it within 6 months.


Our skin needs constant attention and care. Eating a healthy diet makes our skin healthy internally but using skincare products does the external job. Taking care of our skin is an essential part of our daily routine and it should be affordable. So stop spending out of your budget and try these DIY creams asap!!!

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