Summer Skin Cream
This beautifully scented cream is great for when skin is feeling drier. It contains moisturising shea butter and antioxidant rich raspberry seed oil, with the uplifting floral aroma of Egyptian geranium essential oil.
Create Your Summer Skin Cream with nourishing ingredients
Ingredients
Makes 250g
Phase A
73.10% | 182.75g distilled water
5% | 12.5g Glycerin, certified organic
0.2% | 0.5g Sodium phytate - liquid
Phase B
2% | 5g Stearic Acid
5% | 12.5g Vegetal
7% | 17.5g Unrefined shea butter, fair trade, certified organic
5% | 12.5g Raspberry seed oil
Phase C
1% | 2.5g Geogard 221
1.2% | 3g Vitamin E, certified organic
0.5% | 1.25g Geranium essential oil, Egyptian
Method
- In separate pots heat Phase A and Phase B to 65°C.
- When both are at 65°C, pour Phase B into Phase A and blend with stick blender until thick.
- Let cool to 40°C then add Phase C and stir to combine.
- Allow to cool to below 25°C. Check/adjust the final pH to 5 - 5.5 You can check out our blog on pH testing to find out how and why to test PH
- Cover and leave overnight, the mixture will reach its full thickness and be ready to package the following day.
- Give product a final stir, pour into pot/s and you're done!
To Use
- Can be applied to face or body.
- For body use, ideally applied after showering.
- For face use, apply after cleansing and oils and/serums, before sunscreen.
Make a larger batch - use our Batch Size Calculator and the percentages provided here to easily adjust the volume of your batch.
Containers
Check out our range of Glass Pots to store your homemade skincare & creams.
