3 Luxurious DIY skincare recipes using Organic Coconut Oil and Frankincense Oil

• More people are turning to homemade skincare solutions that use natural ingredients (like coconut oil and essential oils) to avoid the harmful chemicals found in commercial products.
• Many mainstream skincare products contain synthetic additives linked to health risks, with minimal FDA oversight. DIY skincare solutions offer safer, transparent alternatives.
• Coconut oil and essential oils, which support healthy skin, are key components in DIY recipes because of their nourishing benefits.
• With DIY skincare products, you control ingredients based on your skin’s needs.
• Simple DIY projects include frankincense face cream, coconut oil lip scrub and frankincense body butter, all made with natural, skin-friendly ingredients.

In an era where beauty routines often prioritize speed and convenience, a growing movement is redefining self-care: DIY skincare. Blending traditional wisdom with modern wellness consciousness, countless individuals are turning to homemade skincare products made from natural ingredients like coconut oil and essential oils.

By crafting skincare products at home, you gain control over what touches your skin, harnessing the power of simple, nourishing components while avoiding questionable additives. (h/t to JulieHoagWriter.com)

Hidden dangers in store-bought skincare products

The aisles of drugstores and beauty counters are filled with products promising flawless skin, but many come with a hidden cost. Common synthetic ingredients such as parabens (used as preservatives), sulfates (harsh detergents), phthalates (plasticizers) and synthetic fragrances have been linked to hormonal disruptions, allergic reactions and long-term health risks.

More alarmingly, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates cosmetics minimally, allowing these chemicals to persist in products marketed as “gentle” or “pure.”

In contrast, DIY recipes like frankincense oil-infused face cream use transparent, easily sourced ingredients. By avoiding harmful commercial chemicals, homemade skincare products sidestep potential irritants and support skin health directly. (Related: Prepper’s guide to using ESSENTIAL OILS for skincare.)

Nature’s moisturizing treasures: Coconut oil and essential oils

At the heart of many DIY recipes are coconut oil and essential oils like frankincense oil, two ingredients celebrated for their skin benefits.

Coconut oil: Nature’s multitasker

Extra virgin coconut oil isn’t just for cooking, it’s a powerhouse for skin care. Derived from the flesh of coconuts, this oil is rich in fatty acids that lock in moisture, forming a protective barrier against dryness.

Additionally, coconut oil is ideal for most skin types, except acne-prone skin, where lighter oils like jojoba may be better.

Unlike liquid fractionated coconut oil, solid coconut oil provides a stable base in products like lotions and creams, ensuring a velvety texture.

Essential oils: Beyond aromatic benefits

Frankincense oil, a revered essential oil with a woody, earthy scent, offers more than just fragrance. Its unique properties can also support healthy skin, making it another great ingredient for DIY skincare products. (Related: Prepper’s guide to using ESSENTIAL OILS for skincare.)

The DIY advantage: Customization, clarity and cost

Homemade skincare isn’t about sacrifice; it’s a celebration of personalization and efficiency.

Full ingredient control

Every DIY recipe starts with ingredients you handpick. Whether it’s organic aloe vera gel to soothe sensitive skin or beeswax to create a creamy consistency, you avoid harmful additives.

Affordable and versatile

A single 16-ounce jar of coconut oil costs less than $10 yet serves as the foundation for lip balms, body butters and even makeup removers.

While pricier upfront, essential oils can be used in multiple recipes. For example, nine drops of frankincense can transform an entire batch of face cream.

Tailored to your skin

If you’re struggling with dry winter skin, swap jojoba oil for olive oil in a moisturizer. Unlike one-size-fits-all brands, DIY skincare products allow you to adapt formulations to your needs.

How to get started: Recipes that support healthy skin

Crafting your own skincare is simpler than it seems. Here are some recipes that you can try:

Frankincense face cream 

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup aloe vera gel
• 1/8 cup almond oil
• 1/8 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup solid coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons distilled water
• 1 1/2 tablespoons beeswax (melted)
• 9 drops frankincense essential oil
• 2 drops clove essential oil

Instructions:

1. Combine the melted beeswax and coconut oil in one bowl.
2. In another bowl, combine the aloe vera and distilled water.
3. In another small bowl, combine the almond oil and the olive oil.
4. Add frankincense and clove essential oils to the mixture and stir. Dilute the essential oils in the carrier oils (olive and almond).
5. Pour the mixture into the aloe vera mixture in the other bowl and stir. Once all the solids are melted, add them to the melted beeswax and coconut oil bowl.
6. Use a hand mixer, blender or food processor to blend all the ingredients together. Blend on high until you reach your preferred smoothness.
7. Store the homemade face cream in a sealed container, preferably a plastic or glass one with a tight sealing lid. It should last for several weeks before you need to make another batch.

If you haven’t used any of the ingredients for the face cream, do a patch test to check for allergies.

Homemade coconut oil lip scrub

This DIY coconut oil lip scrub recipe uses natural ingredients that will moisturize and exfoliate your lips.

Tools:

• Small bowl for nixing
• Measuring spoons
• Lip balm tins

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon coconut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon almond oil
• 2 drops frankincense essential oil (Optional)
• 5 teaspoons sugar (Use either brown sugar or granulated sugar)
• 1/4 teaspoon honey

Instructions:

1. Add one teaspoon of coconut oil to a small bowl and use a double boiler to melt it.
2. Add the almond oil and frankincense essential oil to the melted coconut oil and stir.
3. Add the sugar to the melted oil and stir. Note that brown sugar is smoother for easier application, while granulated sugar is coarser and is better for exfoliation.
4. Stir in the honey.
5. Pour the mixture into the lip balm tin for storage.

To use the lip scrub, use a spoon or cosmetic spatula to scoop out a small amount of lip scrub and apply it to your lips.

Gently rub the lip scrub on your lips for 30 to 60 seconds. Rinse the scrub with warm water and dry your lips with a clean towel.

Frankincense body butter

This creamy body butter uses frankincense oil and other natural ingredients to keep your skin moisturized.

Ingredients: 

• 3/4 cup shea butter
• 1/4 cup coconut oil (Must be solid.)
• 2 tablespoons of melted beeswax, optional
• 10 drops frankincense essential oil
• 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
• 8 oz. amber glass jar

Instructions: 

1. Combine the coconut oil, shea butter and vitamin E in a mixing bowl.
2. Use a stand mixer or hand mixer to combine the ingredients.
3. Use a spoon or spatula to scrape the sides and whip the ingredients until they double in volume.
4. Add the frankincense essential oil and whip the mixture for another 10 seconds.
5. Once done, pour or spoon the mixture into a clean jar.
6. Apply a little body butter to your skin to keep it smooth and moisturized.

Beyond physical benefits, DIY skincare fosters mindfulness.

Making homemade skincare products isn’t about reinventing the wheel, it’s about reclaiming control of what touches your body. With coconut oil’s moisturizing simplicity and frankincense essential oils’ targeted benefits, you can create products that are safer, kinder to your skin and better for the planet.

Where to get lab-verified ingredients for DIY skincare products

The Health Ranger Store is committed to helping you find natural ingredients for your DIY skincare recipes, so we’re offering clean, lab-verified and healthy products such as Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil and Organic Frankincense Serrata Essential Oil.

An excellent source of healthy medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs), Health Ranger Select Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil is a pure coconut oil that can support healthy skin when applied topically.

Obtained from natural sources, our extra virgin coconut oil has not been chemically modified and contains no gluten, GMOs, artificial sweeteners, preservatives or synthetic ingredients. It is also non-China, certified Kosher and organic, and extensively lab tested for glyphosate, heavy metals and microbiology.

Frankincense serrata essential oil contains useful components that give it natural cleansing properties, such as alpha- and beta-pinene, limonene, myrcene and linalool. These compounds make frankincense serrata essential oil a great addition to homemade natural cleaning solutions or DIY skincare products.

One of Mother Earth’s most powerful natural remedies, Health Ranger Select Organic Frankincense Serrata Essential Oil is carefully extracted from the sap of the Indian frankincense tree (Boswellia serrata) and is a great all-around essential oil for your home and self-care needs.

This versatile essential oil contains no additives, fillers or synthetic chemicals. It is also certified organic and rigorously lab tested for glyphosate, heavy metals and microbiology.

Visit Health Ranger Store and Brighteon Store for more lab-verified ingredients that you can use to make DIY skincare products. You can also check out Cosmetics.news for more DIY skincare recipes that use natural ingredients.

Click on this link to learn more about common myths and facts about collagen and skin aging.

Watch this clip about Organic Frankincense Serrata Essential Oil is a must-have for wellness and preparedness.

This video is from the Health Ranger Store channel on Brighteon.com.

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