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moisturizer, do you make your own?

I'm out of moisturizer and jumped online to research, I had been using the gel clinique one, but just wanted to see what else was out there and ran into a lot of sites of making your own, what do you ladies think? what moisturizer do you use? do you make your own? do you want to share your recipe?  Any input is appreciated, thanks! :)

Re: moisturizer, do you make your own?

  • I tend use jojoba oil (face, mostly) and coconut oil or olive oil for my body. Noticing all the weird stuff in moisturizers was one of the first things that got me to green up my beauty routine!
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  • I used to use avacado oil for my face until I found Keys Luninous.  I love the way it makes my skin look and feel and doesn't have any scary chemicals. 

    For the rest of my body, I use straight shea butter.  I used to make lotion with other oils and essential oils but the straight shea butter works just as well.  I order it in bulk from http://www.shop.agbangakarite.com/category.sc?categoryId=2.  They also have recipes on their website.  It's a part of Alaffia who makes lotions.  You can buy the pure shea butter in fancy packaging under the Alaffia brand but it's significantly cheaper to get in bulk. 

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  • right now i use keys for my face. i have not found an ef product for my body. starting in december (when i finish grad school) i plan on making my own. i already have the recipe, but i need the time to perfect it.
    June 13, 2009 ~ Ocho Rios, Jamaica
  • Thanks for the suggestions ladies! I will check out the website and hopefully I will find what works for me, thanks! :)
  • What about SPF? I'd be concerned about that if I were making my own. Any recommendations?
  • you can use zinc oxide or titanium dioxide for sunscreen. natural and organic moisturizers use one of those. they can be purchased online. i highly recommend the book the green beauty guide by julie gabriel. 
    June 13, 2009 ~ Ocho Rios, Jamaica
  • imageBlueMnM:
    you can use zinc oxide or titanium dioxide for sunscreen. natural and organic moisturizers use one of those. they can be purchased online. i highly recommend the book the green beauty guide by julie gabriel. 

    Ditto

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