Homemade Shea Butter Night Cream For Soft And Healthy Skin

Taking care of your skin is important, and a key part of that is moisturizing it regularly. A night cream is a great way to nourish your skin while you sleep, as it helps to replenish moisture and repair any damage that may have occurred throughout the day. If you're looking for a natural and effective night cream, this homemade shea butter night cream is a great option.

Shea butter is known for its moisturizing and nourishing properties, and is rich in vitamins and antioxidants that help to protect and repair the skin. Making your own night cream allows you to customize the ingredients to your liking, and ensures that you're using high-quality, natural products that are safe for your skin.

In this recipe, we will guide you through the steps to create a luxurious and nourishing shea butter night cream that is perfect for softening and hydrating your skin. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a rich and creamy night cream that will leave your skin feeling soft, smooth, and healthy.

Let’s take a look at the benefits of shea butter night cream.

# Shea Butter

Shea butter gets absorbed quickly into the skin as it melts at body temperature. Its moisturizing and healing properties prove beneficial for many skin issues. It also has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that can be utilized to treat many ailments. Shea butter has high levels of oleic, linoleic, and stearic acids which help to fight aging problems. It removes wrinkles and makes skin soft.

Shea butter aids in the skin’s natural collagen production and nourish the skin to prevent drying. With long-term use, many people report skin softening and strengthening as well as wrinkle reduction.

# Meadowfoam Seed Oil

Meadowfoam seed oil is a great moisturizer for your skin with its excellent emollient properties. The skin soaks it up and maintains a soft, supple and smooth look. It also has strong anti-inflammatory properties! It reduces skin inflammation and soothes blotchy red skin. The ability for meadowfoam seed oil to penetrate the skin so easily makes it especially beneficial in the fight against wrinkles, sagging skin, age spots and a whole host of other signs of aging.

# Lemon Essential Oil

Lemon Essential Oil contains antiseptic properties that aid in clearing up pimples and acne from the face. Lemon oil is rich in vitamin C which tightens the skin, preventing wrinkles, and removes excess oils that clog pores and cause blackheads.

# Frankincense Essential Oil

Frankincense essential oil contains so many fabulous skin beautifying properties including anti-inflammatory, anti-acne, anti-aging, antibacterial, anti-scarring and astringent properties that will make your skin look more beautiful than ever! One of the most important reasons why people use frankincense essential oil for skin is because of its powerful anti-scarring properties. It is said to help heal and fade acne scars at a faster rate due to its skin healing properties.

# Sandalwood Essential Oil

Sandalwood essential oil has rich antioxidants that can help to soothe free-radicals in our body. These free-radicals are major offenders and promote aging. It helps dry and damaged skin and removes dark spots and scars.

Recipe

Ingredients

½ cup shea butter
¼ tablespoon meadowfoam seed oil
½ teaspoon vitamin e oil
12 drops lemon essential oil
15 drops frankincense essential oil
10 drops sandalwood essential oil

Method

* Melt shea butter using a double boiler system. When the butter has melted, add meadowfoam seed oil in the melted butter and mix well.

* Let this mixture cool until it’s room temperature. It should look creamy, thick and opaque, but don’t let it get solid.

* Now, add all essential oils and vitamin e oil in the bowl and whip it on high speed until it becomes fluffy and creamy.

* It will take about 5 to 10 minutes or more for everything to fully incorporate.

* Now, transfer to an airtight jar. Store in a clean and dry place.

How To Apply

* Apply it on a cleansed face every night.