Do it yourself: wax, coconut and grapefruit moisturizing cream

Moisturizer must be one of the must haves in any routine hygiene and beauty, but sometimes it is not easy to find one suitable for every skin type. As it is if it is your case, takes note of how to make a homemade moisturizing cream from beeswax, coconut oil and grapefruit, to apply while showers you.

Its advantages: is moisturizing and nourishing, economical and easy to apply, because that will be made when it is still in the shower, making it suitable for all skin types.

Play Unmute Fullscreen Basically, you will need three natural ingredients: beeswax, coconut oil and grapefruit oil. Beeswax is that will give body and some solidity to the cream, while it provides the skin moisturizing, emollient and healing properties. In addition, it is a great ally in removing impurities and combat blemishes.

Coconut oil is nutritious and regulator: rich in essential fatty acids, provides hydration, combat wrinkles and stretch marks, and acts as antibacterial, making it suitable for skin with acne or infections.

Finally, the essential oil of grapefruit will give aroma and point refreshing, balancing oily skin and fighting the impurities, water retention and cellulite. If you prefer, you can choose another essential oil, such as the Orange, mint or cinnamon.

Ingredients Beeswax pure, five tablespoons or 50 grams. Oil extra virgin coconut, six tablespoons and media, or 100 ml. Essential oil of grapefruit, 20 drops.

Step by step First, you'll bee wax bath so that it melts. Once liquid, extinguishes fire and added a little coconut oil and sees mixing. When already notes it has been homogeneous, waiting for it to cool a little. Then, add the essential oil of grapefruit. Mix all ingredients well and leads to a glass vial.

Application As noted, its application is easy: just before leaving the shower, and with the wet skin, applied all over the body. Wait a few moments for absorbing, and then if dry with towel or else you can leave to air dry. Although we recommend to apply the wet skin, you can also it on dry, especially in areas more dry as heels, knees and elbows.