DIY Rose Face & Body Cream

Name: DIY Rose Face & Body Cream
Yield: approx 8 oz
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sweet almond oil; 1/4 cup coconut oil; 1/2 oz (1/8 of a cup) shaved beeswax or beeswax pastiles; 1/4 cup aloe vera gel (avoid the heavily processed green kind you see everywhere); 1/4 cup rosewater; 5-10 drops rose essential oil or rose geranium essential oil

Today I’ve got an amazing DIY Rose Face & Body Cream recipe to share with you! I’ve been adding it to my skin care routine for the last 6 months and my skin has never felt softer. This lovely Rose Face & Body Cream smells absolutely wonderful and contains nothing but nourishing ingredients that will leave your skin radiant. I can’t wait for you to try it!

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It’s been a little while since I’ve shared a DIY Beauty recipe with you all! I have to admit, I’m pretty boring when it comes to my skin care routine–I’ve found what works for my sensitive skin and I stick with it!

I’ve mentioned before that I have rosacea and very sensitive skin. For the most part, that means that most over-the counter skin care products are out for me. Any kind of synthetic fragrance sets my face on fire! Well, not really, but it sure feels like it! Even many natural products irritate my skin.

Initially, this is what led me to making my own skin care products. What I hadn’t expected was how drastically my skin would improve using simple, basic, healthy ingredients (along with a healthy diet of course!)

My skin care routine has changed a bit over the last 6 months and I’m now incorporating this beautiful Rose Face & Body Cream into my morning routine.

Each morning, I cleanse my skin with sweet almond oil and apply some of my Anti Aging Serum (perfect for sensitive skin!) I wait a few minutes for the serum to absorb and then apply the Rose Face Cream.

My skin has never felt softer! Of course, you can use it as a body cream too. My favorite ways to use the Rose Cream are as a face and hand cream.

What You’ll Need

Sweet Almond Oil

This is one of my favorite carrier oils! It’s a fabulous makeup remover, body oil, base for a relaxing massage oil or therapeutic oil for pain. I also love to use it in my body scrubs and homemade lip balms. It’s just a great all around carrier oil that is the perfect consistency (not too light nor too heavy.) It’s rich in Vitamin E and monounsaturated fatty acids which are wonderful for the skin.

Virgin Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is not just for cooking! It makes a wonderful natural moisturizer.

Beeswax

Beeswax is a natural wax that is produced by honeybees and is very hydrating to the skin. In this recipe, we’ll be using it as a binder and emulsifier. Beeswax is available in blocks or in pastilles (also called pellets.) Either will work for this recipe. If you have a block of beeswax, simply shave off small pieces. Pastilles are much more convenient but they are a little more expensive.

Aloe Vera Gel

Aloe vera is so soothing to the skin. Many people pull out the aloe vera gel once or twice a year when they get a sunburn but it really does wonderful things for the skin even when you aren’t experiencing a burn! We’ll be using aloe vera gel along with rosewater as the liquid portion in our lotion.

For our recipe, you want to avoid the green aloe vera gel that you see in all the stores. It is highly processed and contains a lot of unnecessary and even toxic ingredients. I recommend getting a brand that is made of 97% or more pure aloe vera juice. You won’t believe the difference! Even when applied to burns, it is much more soothing and healing than the green stuff.

Rosewater

Rosewater is the wonderful result of distilling rose petals with steam. It has both antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and is especially beneficial for those with sensitive skin or rosacea. You can use any remaining rosewater as a toner or facial mist.

Rose or Rose Geranium Essential Oil

Rose essential oil is one of the most precious and beloved oils. It is wonderfully cooling and creates and restores clear and lustrous skin. Rose essential oil can be pricey so substitute with rose geranium (also called geranium) or a rose & jojoba oil essential oil blend if it’s out of your budget. If using the rose and jojoba oil blend, you can double the amount of drops since it is diluted.

DIY Rose Face & Body Cream

Jennifer Prentice @ My Healthy Homemade Life

Yields approx 8 oz

DIY Rose Face & Body Cream

A lovely DIY rose face and body cream recipe, perfect for sensitive skin.

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Ingredients

1/4 cup sweet almond oil
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/2 oz (1/8 of a cup) shaved beeswax or beeswax pastiles
1/4 cup aloe vera gel (avoid the heavily processed green kind you see everywhere)
1/4 cup rosewater
5-10 drops rose essential oil or rose geranium essential oil

Instructions

In a double boiler, combine the sweet almond oil, coconut oil and beeswax. Allow the coconut oil and beeswax to completely melt. Stir to combine.
Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to come to room temperature. You can speed up the process by putting the mixture in the freezer for 5-10 minutes. It will be the consistency of salve when it's ready.
Add the oil/beeswax mixture, aloe vera gel, rosewater and essential oil to a blender. Blend until your mixture is the consistency of lotion.

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Nutrition

Calories

1046 cal

Fat

112 g

Carbs

10 g

Protein

1 g

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Reply Allison at This cream looks amazing and seems pretty easy to use. Thanks!
Reply Allison at Lovely! I can almost smell it. This looks like it would be dreamy to apply!
- Reply Jen at It really is, Allison. I love the consistency in this lotion and yes, you are right, it smells heavenly. I hope you get to try it.
Reply Juhita at I have never tried making homemade skin care products for myself but I would love to try this one out.
- Reply Jen at I hope you get to try it, Juhita. This recipe is super easy for a beginner.
Reply Vanessa at This sounds amazing!
- Reply Jen at Thank you so much, Vanessa! I hope you get a chance to try it! :)
Reply Mom at I would love to try this, Jen. Recipe is easy and it's helpful you explained all the ingredients.
- Reply Jen at It's perfect for a beginner, Mom! :)
Reply Deirdre J. at I absolutely LOVE the way rose smells and I'm always looking for more natural recipes. This one is on my "to do" list. Thanks!
- Reply Jen at I'm so glad to hear that, Deirdre! I hope you love it as much as I do!
Reply Kiana at I love the ingredient list! This looks like a really fresh cream!
- Reply Jen at Thanks so much, Kiana! I love the ingredient list too--nothing but healthy, natural ingredients.
Reply Michelle at This is so cool! I’ve never made my own skincare products, but it sounds easy enough! https://www.makeandmess.com/
- Reply Jen at It's not difficult at all, Michelle! I hope you give it a try!
Reply Chloe at I love the smell of roses! I am going to need to try this out! I love that there are no harsh ingredients in this since I would make it myself! I really can't wait. :) xo, Chloe // https://funinthecloset.com/vii-code-eye-mask-review/
- Reply Jen at Thank you so much, Chloe. I hope you love it!
Reply Tracy at This post is composed really well. I'm a total believer in wholesome skincare, and I am bookmarking this one! Thanks! Tracy x http://thefashioncollector.com/
- Reply Jen at Thank you so much, Tracy!
Reply Danielle Gould at I love the smell.of roses! If only doTERRA would come out with a rose essential oil (they only have the blend). Sounds like a perfect recipe!
- Reply Jen at I love the smell of roses too, Danielle. The smell of roses always reminds me of my childhood and spending the night at my grandma's (she loved roses too!) I wish that doTerra would come out with a rose EO too (although, I'm tempted to try the blend!)
Reply Karla Pitzen at This is great! Is this something that can be used around your eyes? I have difficulty finding a decent eye cream that's reasonably priced.
- Reply Jen at You certainly can use it as an eye cream, Karla. It's not too heavy for under the eyes and very moisturizing.
Reply Candice at I've never made any sort of skin product, but this one looks like it's easy to do! Thanks for sharing!
- Reply Jen at It really isn't difficult at all, Candice. I hope you give it a try!
Reply Yolanda at This sounds lovely. I'm always mindful of the ingredients in my face creams so this sounds ideal for me. This would make such a thoughtful gift too. Saving to try soon :)
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- Reply Jen at It does make a nice gift, Yolanda! I hope you get the chance to try it soon.
Reply Jenn at beautiful photos! i love DIY stuff so I'll definitely be trying this.
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- Reply Jen at Thank you, Jenn! I'm so glad to hear that!
Reply Zoë at Gosh this looks amazing - almost good enough to eat, haha! Could you recommend a vegan alternative to the beeswax that I could possibly substitute? Thank you :)
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- Reply Jen at It sure does, Zoe! haha! Yes, I do have a vegan alternative to beeswax. Candelilla Wax is a great substitute.
Reply seda at Hey Jen! Sounds amazing. My only concern is the protection. Should we keep it in the refrigerator since we are not using any preservatives? Thanks!
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- Reply Jen at Hi Seda! Keeping it in the refrigerator would definitely extend its shelf life. I usually split this recipe into two glass containers and put one in the refrigerator and leave one out for daily use. I've used the one at room temperature within 4-5 months with no problems. If you're concerned or giving as a gift, you could add some Rosemary Antioxidant to prolong the shelf life.
Reply deb at Jen, thank you for the recipe. I'm a first-timer; just made the cream and it turned out well. Very easy. So easy, in fact, there's no reason NOT to make it. One issue I had, though: I used beeswax pastilles from the local herb store, and they gave the cream a scent I find unpleasant. Like curry! Can barely smell rose. After doing some web research, I found that bad-smelling beeswax is a "thing". So I'm gonna try again with Emulsifying Wax NF, which has no scent. For those who prefer beeswax, I did find what looks to be a nice beeswax here: https://www.ebeehoney.com/beeswax_1lb.html
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- Reply Jen at Thank you so much for sharing your experience and suggestions, Deb! Oh dear, curry is not a scent we're going for in face lotion! I usually buy my beeswax pastilles from Mountain Rose or from a local beekeeper where it has a distinct beeswax scent. Would you stop by and share how the emulsifying wax works for you? I'd love to hear!
Reply deb preston at Hi Jen; I made it again and the emulsifying wax worked well, and is scentless. The cream has a nice texture. The lesson for me is, make sure you love the smell of each ingredient.
- Reply Jen at Hi Deb! Thank you so much for for following up. Since I have easily access to a good quality beeswax, I've never worked with the emulsifying wax but I'd love to give it a try some time. That's true--you must love the scent. That can even apply to the essential oils we use in recipes.
Reply Marian at Hi Jen, I was wondering if I can use aloe vera from a real plant instead of buying gel from the store.
- Reply Jen at Hi Marian, I haven't tried using fresh aloe in this recipe but it's definitely worth a try. The consistency would be similar in fresh aloe, however the shelf would not be as long. You might try using a natural preservative such as vitamin E or rosemary antioxidants and halving the recipe (in which case, use an immersion blender instead of a regular blender.) I would store the lotion in the refrigerator also. If you do try it, I'd love to hear how it came out. It's a question that has come up a few times when I do live classes.
Reply Laura at Thank you for the recipe Jen. I tried it with fresh aloe from an aloe plant. I did not use a blender but hand blender instead. I waited until everything was just about room temperature, but it was a bit tough to bring it together and have everything whip up, in the end it seems the rosewater was left behind and there was a nicely whipped cream that I packed into tiny jam jars and will store in the fridge. Are you familiar with this separation and what it may have been caused by? I'd like to know how to incorporate all of the liquid in the recipe. I chose to use a hand blender instead of my bigger one because it becomes thick and I didn't want gaskets to keep the sent.
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- Reply Jen at Thank you for sharing your experience with fresh aloe, Laura! I almost always use my regular blender and I have never had the separation issue when I do. During one of my classes, someone had the exact same issue with separation that you are describing when they used the immersion blender (but no else.) At first I thought perhaps her measurements were off but now I wonder if it's because some immersion blenders are slower at blending and perhaps not quite as powerful as a regular blender. I'm curious what would happen if you kept on blending to see if it did start to incorporate with a little time, but if you can use a regular blender, I've found that works very well every time.
- Reply Judy at In my opinion, separation was caused from using beeswax instead of emulsifying wax. For my products I only use emulsifying wax for any products that contain both liquid and oils. For a body butter, salve, balm etc. I use beeswax.
Reply Caroline at This is a beautiful recipe. It feels so silky and soft! I've been using this lotion after I use my kaolin clay, honey, and rose water face mask. Thank you for an easy recipe!
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- Reply Jen at I am so happy to hear you enjoy the recipe, Caroline!
Reply Carla at I have made this a few times and it's lovely but I am also having separation issues. Again I have used fresh Aloe from our plant. I didn't want to over blend it & wondered if it was possible to do that or do I just keep on blending? I don't want to go out & buy aloe when I'm growing my own. It's such a shame as it's otherwise a great cream. Has anyone overcome this problem by adjusting quantities etc?
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- Reply Jen at Hi Carla, I can certainly understand wanting to use your own fresh aloe! I hope you can make that work for you. There was someone else here in the comments who tried making the recipe with fresh aloe and had similar separation issues. She was using a hand blender and depending on the speed of your blender, it doesn't always wipe up as well. I definitely recommend using a regular blender set on high if you aren't doing that. I'd also try to keep on blending to try to incorporate everything but don't let the mixture get too warm in the process. You could also try adding slightly less of the aloe to see if that helps. If you do try it, could you update us? I'm sure others will benefit in knowing if that works or not.
Reply Pam at love your recipe have just started making my own face and body care did add a preservative and used carrot seed EO and Frankencense, lavender and then rose absolute with a little rose geranium feels silky on my skin ty for this recipe great for beginners
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- Reply Jen at That sounds like a wonderful combination, Pam! I love adding Frankincense EO to my skincare products! I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
Reply Sophia Katz at I'm excited to make this! How long would you say the shelf life of this cream is, since there are no preserving agents in it?
- Reply Jen at Great! I hope you love it! It will last at least 30 days but mine usually lasts a few months. I'd recommend storing an extra jars in the refrigerator.

DIY Rose Face & Body Cream

It’s been a little while since I’ve shared a DIY Beauty recipe with you all! I have to admit, I’m pretty boring when it comes to my skin care routine–I’ve found what works for my sensitive skin and I stick with it!

Initially, this is what led me to making my own skin care products. What I hadn’t expected was how drastically my skin would improve using simple, basic, healthy ingredients (along with a healthy diet of course!)

My skin care routine has changed a bit over the last 6 months and I’m now incorporating this beautiful Rose Face & Body Cream into my morning routine.

Each morning, I cleanse my skin with sweet almond oil and apply some of my Anti Aging Serum (perfect for sensitive skin!) I wait a few minutes for the serum to absorb and then apply the Rose Face Cream.

My skin has never felt softer! Of course, you can use it as a body cream too. My favorite ways to use the Rose Cream are as a face and hand cream.

What You’ll Need

Sweet Almond Oil

Virgin Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is not just for cooking! It makes a wonderful natural moisturizer.

Beeswax

Aloe Vera Gel