Homemade Face Moisturizer With Lecithin

I created this homemade face moisturizer recipe with liquid soy lecithin because I was looking for a non-greasy alternative to a DIY face moisturizer without beeswax. While Beeswax is a great natural barrier for the skin, it can make the face cream heavier and leave a shiny film on the skin. This moisturizer has a light and liquid consistency and can be put into pumpable bottles. It absorbs in the skin very fast thanks to the jojoba oil and leaves it smooth and hydrated.

Usually, I use my homemade face serum which only contains oil on my skin as it is very sensitive and acne-prone. I wanted to create a recipe that would blend a carrier oil and a hydrosol without beeswax and that feels light on the skin. Adding the hydrosol helps to bring moisture on the skin surface and to increase the hydration if you have dry skin. This homemade face lotion is also good for normal to greasy skin. Jojoba oil works wonder for all types of skins!

If you’re a fan of an all-organic skincare routine, you’ll be glad to create this homemade face moisturizer. It is easy to make and very economical!

DIY Face Moisturizer Main Ingredients

Jojoba Oil

Jojoba Oil is an oil that comes from the seeds of Jojoba plant. It has been used as a natural treatment for wounds and sores in the past decades, and it is among the most used beauty ingredient. It is also the best organic replacement for human sebum, which protects the skin from external aggressors. The jojoba oil is also filled with nutrients and vitamins that are incredible for the skin, including copper, zinc, and vitamins B & E. It can retain the skin moisture, reduce wrinkles, and serve as a natural sunscreen as well. I love that it is light and act as our own skin sebum.

Soy Lecithin as an emulsifier

Soy Lecithin is a food additive that’s extracted from its main source, soy. It can serve a lot of things, depending on where it is used, including acting as a lubricant, a flavor protector, an antioxidant, or as an emulsifier mostly in food. It effectively stabilizes a lot of mixtures as an emulsifier, so it is often a go-to ingredient in food and cosmetic manufacturing. You will only use a small amount in this homemade face moisturizer.

Orange blossom hydrosol

The orange blossom hydrosol is the result of extracting essence out of orange blossoms. It’s a commonly used ingredient for perfumes, toners, and aftershave even from the olden days. It slows down the aging of the skin and is safe for sensitive and delicate skin types, perfect to add in a DIY face moisturizer.

Where to get empty pumpable lotion bottles?

You can find an empty glass bottle with pumps on amazon.com. Love those dark amber bottles that are only 4oz and refillable. The dark amber color is great for keeping out light, therefore preserving the qualities of the contents of the lotion.

Another alternative is those clear plastic bottles with a pump that are BPA free.

Achieving a great-looking skin isn’t as pricey nor with a complicated list of ingredients like it is advertised all the time. It can be as simple as buying a few organic ingredients and following this DIY face moisturizer recipe, not only to avoid harsh chemicals in commercial moisturizers but also save money while making an effective and safe homemade face moisturizer.

I’ve love to hear from you about this DIY homemade face moisturizer with soy lecithin. Do Do you think this was helpful to learn how to make your own?

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