Basic Light Moisturiser

Create a simple, light moisturiser with organic camellia oil, known for its silky texture and quick absorption. This gentle formula hydrates the skin without feeling heavy, making it perfect for daily use and suitable for all skin types.

Make Your Own Basic light moisturiser

Ingredients
Makes 200g 

Phase A
78.75% | 157.5g water
Phase B
15% | 30g Camellia oil, certified organic
5% | 10g Emulsifier O
Phase C
1% | 2g Geogard 221 (preservative)
0.25% | 0.5g Essential oil of your choice (optional)

Method

1. In separate pots heat both Phase A and Phase B to 65°C. 
2. When both are at 65°C, pour Phase B into Phase A and blend with stick blender until thick.
3. Let cool to 40°C then add Phase C and blend again.
4. Allow to cool to below 25°C. Check/adjust the final pH to 5 - 5.5  (Check out our blog on pH testing and adjusting)
5. Cover and leave overnight, the mixture will reach its full thickness and be ready to package the following day.
6. Give product a final stir, pour into pot/s and you're done

To use

• Apply as the last phase of your skincare routine (before sunscreen for daytime use).
• Massage into skin and allow to absorb.

Substitutions

• You can replace all or part of the water phase with hydrosols or your homemade aloe vera juice
• You can replace the camellia oil with another carrier oil, or multiple other carrier oils, as long as combined they still equal 15% of the whole formula.
• Keep in mind changes can affect the colour
  
  

Containers: Store your homemade skincare cream in Glass Pots in a cool place, away from direct sunlight

Create a larger recipe: Use the percentages in this recipe, in Go Native NZ's Batch Size Calculator to easily adjust the volume of your batch.