How to make Anti-Acne Cream with Grapeseed Oil

Anti-Acne Cream with Grapeseed Oil

 Grapeseed oil is known to tighten pores and reduce oiliness while protecting the skin’s natural oil barrier. Cedarwood essential oil lends its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. 

The other ingredients, like witch hazel, vitamin E, aloe vera, and grapefruit seed extract all add to the acne-fighting and skin-conditioning qualities of this cream. Stearic acid can be of animal or plant origin, and adds to texture without adding to greasiness. 

Makes: 4 ounces 

Preparation time: 10 minutes plus cooling time

 Ingredients 

4 teaspoons grapeseed oil 

1 tablespoon emulsifying wax

 ½ teaspoon stearic acid 

½ teaspoon vitamin E oil 

⅓ cup witch hazel (liquid)

 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel

 5 drops grapefruit seed extract 

5 drops lemon or lavender essential oil 

1 drop cedarwood essential oil 

Directions 

1-Sterilize dark, glass jars. Combine the grapeseed oil, emulsifying wax, and stearic acid in a heatproof bowl or double boiler. 

2-Heat gently over boiling water until the wax has melted. Remove the mixture from the heat and add the vitamin E oil. Stir, and set it

3-To prevent separation in the mixture, the witch hazel must not be cold when added to the oil mixture. 

4-To warm it, combine it with the aloe vera gel in a heatproof container, place it over the double boiler, and heat to lukewarm. 

5-Whisk the warmed witch hazel mixture while gradually pouring in the oil mixture in a thin stream. 

6-Continue whisking while adding the grape seed extract and the essential oils.

7- Pour the mixture into the sterilized, dark jars and let it cool. Stir occasionally to prevent separation.

8- Place the lids on when the mixture is completely cooled, and store it away from heat and light. 

9-Apply on the face as a night cream after cleansing.