DIY "almost" Chemical-free Moisturizers

The PROBLEM: Severely dry and sensitive peeling skin (also prone to break outs)

The SOLUTION: Almost chemical free, plant base ingredients for homemade moisturizer 

Main Ingredients: 

• Thickening base for easy application: 

1. Aloe Vera Gel (abbreviated as ALVG)
2. Store bought - Natural plant base/Organic face moisturizer for sensitive skin

• Sunscreen: Sunblock for babies SPF 50 and above (abbreviated as BB SPF 50^)

Although Aloe Vera was known to pull moisture away from skin which could potentially cause dryness if used alone, however after some trial and errors, I find that the initially clear gel combines really well with oils normally forming a white creamy yet light opaque lotion. Vigorous shaking is often necessary though, but the outcome is well worth it. 

• Essential oils of my choice to-date:

1. Jojoba Oil
2. Extra Virgin Olive Oil (abbreviated as EVOO, Rachael Ray anyone? LOL)

Different types of moisturizer:

• Day Creams: I normally maintain a 1 part oils to 2 part thickening base for my daytime moisturizing.

1. 0.5 oz Jojoba Oil + 0.5 oz EVOO + 2 oz ALVG (or until cream like consistency is achieved) + 1 oz BBSS SPF 50^ 
2. 0.5 oz Jojoba Oil + 0.5 oz EVOO + 1 oz Store bought face moisturizer + 1 oz BBSS SPF 50^(optional)
3. Makeup base moisturizer - 0.5 Jojoba Oil + 1 oz ALVG + 1 oz Baby Sunscreen SPF 50^

• Night Creams: Same combination as No.1 or No.2, skipping the sunscreen lotion and increasing one variety of essential oils to 1 oz for extra moisturizing throughout the night. 

1. 1oz JJBO + 0.5 EVOO + 2 oz ALVG
2. 0.5 JJBO + 1 oz EVOO + 1oz Store Bought face Moisturizer

• Variations: Use other varieties of essential oils in place of Jojoba Oil and EVOO. 

Oils for treatment purposes:

Tea Tree Oil* 

Use really sparingly* as it's antiseptic components really stings the skin and might be too irritable for most people, definitely avoid close contact to the eye areas. No matter where you plan to apply it, make sure it is substantially diluted with other oils or water. 

In my case, I make a small container of spot treatment cream for pimples and acne with 2 oz ALVG and about 15 drops of tea tree oil. 

For another whole face option, I added about 5 drops of tea tree oil to 2 ounces of my regular DIY face moisturizer and use that for the whole face if I'm having a lot of breakouts during a certain period of time for extra treatment. 

I normally use tea tree oil only on skin where breakouts is prone to occur. Work exceptionally well for spot treating pimples. 

Oils I would love to explore within the year:

1. Coconut Oil
2. Sunflower Oil
3. Grape Seed Oil
4. Rosehip Oil
5. Flax Seed Oil
6. Argan Oil