Coconut oil is a pleasant smelling, organic compound that adds barrier properties to homemade face creams. Barrier properties hold natural moisture in while you sleep to soften the skin. There are many health benefits attributed to coconut oil, but these rarely have scientific or clinical endorsement. The use of coconut oil as a weight loss product, to control hyperthyroidism or lower blood pressure will probably not work. However, for a face cream, coconut oil is a constituent worth trying.
Step 1
Crack one egg, put it into a blender, and add 1/4 cup organic sesame oil. Blend these two ingredients at a low speed.
Step 2
Allow the first two ingredients to blend slowly while you add 1/4 cup organic sunflower oil, 1 tbsp. liquid lecithin and 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice. Continue blending until the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
Step 3
Pour 1/2 cup organic coconut oil in slowly with the blender running at a low speed. Blend the mixture until it thickens into a paste.
Step 4
Remove the container from the blender and cover. Store the mix in the refrigerator for one hour. Reblend for several minutes after removing from the refrigerator.
Step 5
Scoop the thickened compound into a storage jar. Store the cream in the refrigerator. Discard leftover cream after two weeks.
Tips and Warnings
- Apply the cream to face and neck each night before going to bed.
- If skin become red or a rash develops, discontinue use.
Things You'll Need
- Blender
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup organic sesame oil
- 1/4 cup organic sunflower oil
- 1 tbsp. liquid lecithin
- 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup organic coconut oil
- Refrigerator
- Storage container
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