frankincense & myrrh face cream

I've been using this DIY cream for a couple of months and it is fabulous.  I wear it in the daytime as my overall face, neck and back-of-hands cream.  At night, I apply a little of this face cream on those same areas, then dab on a little bit of the much richer "eye cream"  all over and then cover everything with a teensy bit of the multi-purpose Beauty Balm (recipe to come).  

THREE products (!) and by using them in different ways and times -- and that's all I need.  Amazing, right?!?

I love that this recipe, like the others I've shared, can totally be customized.  Add more or less of the carrier oils.  Add more or less or even different essential oils.  I played with the recipe until I came up with this for my 58 year-old skin.  And I've gotten lots of compliments lately on how fresh and beautiful my complexion is.  A girl loves that.

See the first post in this series for general tips, please.

Frankincense & Myrrh Face cream

• 1 Tbsp Cocoa butter
• 1 Tbsp shea butter
• ½ tsp avocado oil
• ½ tsp jojoba oil
• 1 tsp Argan oil
• ½ tsp rose hip oil
• 1 tsp Beeswax

 
Melt these in a double boiler.  Remove from heat and add:

• 6 Tbsp Aloe vera gel

• 6 drops Frankincense
• 6 drops Myrrh
• 8 drops Carrot seed oil
• 3 drops Clary Sage
• 3 drops Lavender
• 3 drops Sandalwood
• 1 drop Geranium
• 1 drop Melaleuca
• ½ tsp Vodka (optional - preservative)

Blend well with a whisk or mixer.
Apply small amount morning and evening to clean dry skin, avoiding eye area.
If desired, portion into two jars and store one in the refrigerator for longer keeping. 

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