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DIY Moisturizer

2-Ingredient Natural DIY Moisturizer

This 2-ingredient DIY Moisturizer is super easy to make and will leave your skin looking and feeling hydrated & youthful! All you need is coconut oil, aloe vera gel and an optional essential oil for natural fragrance. Whip up this skin lovin' and anti-aging moisturizer in less than 5-minutes!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 6 oz

Ingredients
 

  • 1/2 cup raw or virgin coconut oil, soft, but not melted
  • 1/4 cup aloe vera gel
  • A few drops essential oil of choice, optional

Instructions
 

  • Using a small bowl or large glass measuring cup, add all ingredients and stir using a spoon until you reach a whipped like consistency.
  • Transfer to a shallow, wide mouth jar with a lid. Store in your bathroom and give your skin some daily lovin'.

Notes

  • Coconut oil is naturally solid at room temperature. If your coconut oil is too hard for stirring, warm it in the microwave to soften it, BUT don't melt the coconut oil completely. Try 10 sec intervals in the microwave until you get the right consistency.
  • For a moisturizer that is less oily, reduce the amount of coconut oil used and increase the amount of aloe vera gel OR try a 1:1 ratio.
  • If you prefer a fragrance free moisturizer, do not add any essential oils.
  • For a moisturizer with natural fragrance, here are a few skin safe essential oils; lavender, frankincense, cedarwood, geranium & ylang ylang.
  • Here are some recommendations for an aloe vera gel ... Real Aloe Vera Gelly, Lily of the Desert Aloe Vera Gelly & Land Art Aloe Vera Topical Gel
  • This moisturizer will liquefy if kept in a warm environment. If so, be sure to stir before use since ingredients may separate. To solidify moisturizer, place in a cooler environment. Place in the refrigerator to quickly solidify moisturizer. 
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