Two ingredients are all that’s needed to get us glowing. We love DIY beauty because every element can be customized and we know exactly what’s in the product we’re using – not always true of the stuff on the shelf.
This uber simple, but highly functional face cream recipe comes from Stephanie Gerber and the crew at Hello Glow. Their new book explores DIY beauty projects from cover to cover, including useful info about each ingredient along the way. Learn about the benefits of this moisturizer’s ingredients and whip it up as an extra treat for winter skin…
Here we’re infusing coconut oil with hibiscus, known as the Botox plant for its skin-firming and healing properties. Whipping the oil makes for a frothy texture that goes on nice and easy — and feels heavenly on the skin. This DIY moisturizer is recommended for dry, aging or normal skin.
Hibiscus Bliss Whipped Moisturizer
Supplies:
measuring cups and spoons
coffee grinder
small saucepan
small heat-proof glass bowl
spoon
cheesecloth
medium bowl
hand mixer
8-oz lidded amber glass jar
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp hibiscus tea
1 cup coconut oil
Directions:
Measure out the hibiscus tea and use a coffee grinder to crush it into a fine powder.
Bring 2 inches of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce the heat to low and warm the coconut oil in a small heat-proof glass bowl in the pan.
Stir in the hibiscus powder with a spoon, then cover and simmer on the lowest heat setting for 1 hour.
Use cheesecloth to strain the tea out of the oil over a medium bowl. Let the oil cool until it’s almost solid.
Whip with a mixer on medium for 3 to 5 minutes; you’ll end up with a pretty pink cream. Transfer to a lidded glass jar.
Use (and enjoy!) as often as needed.
Use within 6 months.
