Got dry parched and painful hands? It’s time to make this essential oil hand cream! It contains nourishing and healing ingredients like honey and helichrysum oil which promote skin regeneration and moisturization.
Many people get dry, rough and painful hands during the winter. This dry skin can be easily remedied with moisturizers like coconut oil or shea butter. However, for some people no matter if its winter or summer, their hands are very sensitive and always dry and parched that they bleed. Such hands need a lot of care and nourishing skin products to heal them. Instead of turning to conventional hand cream, you can easily make your own hand cream with real skin saving ingredients like essential oils!
Below, find a healing essential oil hand cream recipe for soft and smooth hands:
DIY Healing Essential Oil Hand Cream
What you need
- ½ cup shea butter (where to get it)
- ¼ cup coconut oil (where to get it)
- 1 tsp raw honey (where to get it)
- 7 drops helichrysum essential oil (where to get it)
- 10 drops sweet orange essential oil (where to get it)
- 10 drops lavender essential oil (where to get it)
- Double boiler (where to get it)
- Hand mixer (where to get it)
- 8 oz amber glass jar (where to get it)
Method
- Begin by measuring out your shea butter and coconut oil. Place them in a double boiler and heat over a medium low flame until everything melts to a liquid form.
- Once melted, remove from heat and leave it to cool off in the refrigerator for about 15 – 20 minutes.
- When the time is up, get it out from the refrigerator and whip it using a hand mixer for 5 minutes.
- Then add the raw honey and essential oils and whip again until everything combines well to form a white creamy mixture.
- Your healing essential oil hand cream is ready! Transfer it to an amber glass jar or any clean container. Amber glass protects the product from all UV rays hence prolonging its shelf life.
How to Use
- To use, simply rub a pea-sized amount all over your hands after washing them. Try this gentle but cleansing foaming hand soap recipe for sensitive skin!
- You can also use this hand cream as an overnight treatment for extra healing effects: Slather a generous amount all over your palms and hands and rub it in deep. Cover your hands with a pair of comfortable socks or gloves before bed. The next morning, your hands will be soft, smooth, nourished and moisturized!
Try this easy healing essential oil hand cream and come share your results!