I love this cream! I just made mine last night and woke up with soft yummy skin!!! I added something extra that I believe you would love as well...dried hibiscus flowers. Did you know that hibiscus flowers have a huge amount of polyphenols in them which is great for anti aging AND has more antioxidants then the green tea does! So I gave your recipe an extra kick and It is UHmazing:) Thank you!
b.f m hi there! Yes I replace it completely with hibiscus, you could use both green tea and the hibiscus but I would make sure that the liquid is still equal amounts to what she uses in the video. I hope that makes sense.❤️
b.f m thank you❣️ I know how it is when you leave a comment and never hear back from the person who is doing the video. Sometimes it can be frustrating but I can understand why, people become busy with their lives. I like to help anyone I can who has questions.❤️ be safe as well! Emily
P01029 has made a good point about the Coconut oil and beeswax. Cocoa Butter and Coconut butter is 4 on the comedogenic scale of 1-5, I am assuming that coconut oil would have a similar output, you can substitute it with safflower or sunflower oils which are both 0 on the scale (also 0 on the irritant scale). Although you may need to increase your wax a little to compensate for using the softer oils. Substitute Carnuba wax (1 on the scale) for the beeswax (0-2 on the scale), you could also use Ceresin wax (0 on the scale), or even Lanolin wax (1 on the scale). It is my understanding that using the teabag should be ok because you are not mixing it with water you are mixing it with the warm oils. This would equate with making oil infusions which should be fine for at least 6 months. The teabags would only be problematic if you were to mix it with undistilled water (which may have contaminants in it). This recipe doesn't ask you to brew the teabags in water it asks you to mix the tealeaves with the oil and leave for 15 minutes, then you are required to filter it out of the mix. Vitamin E is actually a preservative as well as being a great addition to a moisturiser, so that should help to keep things fine. The five drops of lavender oil which the recipe calls for and of which you should only be using a very small proportion of each day shouldn't damage your skin in that small amount unless you have an allergy to it. Change it to another Essential Oil if you prefer. Please listen to all the advice people offer, it is a fabulous and generously offered starting point for you, then do your own research, get all the facts and then you can make your fully informed decision. Then make your cosmetics, personalise them to suit yourself and enjoy them!
First please use the comedogenic rating as guideline not a rule because the scientist use rabbit ear as subject so you can tell why the list flawed, i mean read the review from the internet, so many people use coconut oil on their skin with no problem, so try it yourself to see if the oil block your pore or not And second vitamin e is anti oxidant not preservative
I have only made this for the 1st time today. I applied some to my face, and almost 5 mins later I checked my reflection. My face had literally transformed. I did not even think my face was dull until I put this on and my face illuminated. I have looked tired for more than a year, no matter how much sleep I have. This moisturiser has changed my life!
I made this and it's amazing! The best recipe I have tried, the consistency comes out really good. I didn't have lavender essential oil so I substituted with Orange essential oil which I love! I use this on my skin at night and sometimes during the day instead of my regular moisturiser. My skin LOVES it. I also find that applying it on slightly damp skin helps to lock in the moisture. Thank youuuu!
ohh thanks for that tip! I did hear something like that recently, that orange oil is like an AHA and probably not safe for frequent use or during the day without sun protection. I'll stick to using mine at night for now, then lavender it is for my next batch.
I made it and replaced the almond oil with jojoba oil. It turned out great! It's kind of like thick blendable oil. But oils feel great and are amazing for your skin, so I have no problem with it. Thank you!
I don't usually subscribe to people after watching 1 of their videos, (unless I've seen alot of their videos or their work). But just from watching this video, I can tell how passionate & hard working you are. Very insightful & helpful material, more than the average. Thank You !☺☺😘 Xx ,
Made this as soon as I saw your video! I used soy wax instead of beeswax and tea tree oil instead of lavender essential oil. It turned out amazing! I tried a little on my hand and it made my skin feel so soft, however, I don't think I strained it very well because there are tiny flexes of green tea running through my moisturiser but thankfully they don't affect the final product. Thanks for sharing!
I made his face cream for my mom and she loved it. I like i too. I is very nice and I cannot tell you how much I thank you for this awesome recipe! Thanks!
I don't know about anyone else, but I would love to see a video of how to make a daily moisturizer safe for the face. This was a great video for night time.
Wow! This is incredible! I will substitute some of the ingredients as I don't have them. I will use coconut oil, beeswax pellets, olive oil, green tea and 7 drops of peppermint oil as I love the mint smell and it's very refreshing + it's good for blackheads!
I have been searching for a good and soothing FACE moisturizer for weeks and I finally found one! I love this because it's so simple and will last for a good amount of time. If your still deciding on making this or not, I say go for it! It's seriously awesome and I'm so glad I found this channel and subscribed! If any of you were wondering, for my container, I used a cute micro Mason Jar. Also, if you were wondering where to get mesh cloth to strain the tea with, I would recommend any place that sells supplies to make soda, beer, etc. Anyway, thank you sooo much and I love your videos!!!👌😊
Thanks so much for this great recipe! Love all of your creative submissions and their simplicity. My skin is prone to be oily so I actually thinned my mixture with aloe vera after it was mixed and then remixed. It works great and has a good shelf life. Kudos!
I've tried this and it's amazing, like all your diys! It's really nice how you always try to give other options like vegan alternatives -even tho I'm not a vegan-. Lots of love Ela!
I'm happy that MOST people don't read what the naysayers blather on here and other videos I've seen. They just "think" they know everything. Ela Gale, you are doing great! Don't stop.
I personally tried plain yogurt on my face as a mask and I found that my skin was soft and smooth and very bright il just add green tea in the yogurt and use it before I go to school
OOOh I love your diy video's. Good way of explanation, no housemusic or other anoying hard sounds at the background, no boring voice but nice and friendly! You go girl ;-)
For a week or so to show us the improvement in all of you natural homemade makeup and stuff, you should only use it on one side of your body and show us how much it works!
last night I made this, minus the green tea part. I added my own essential oil blend of Chamomile and Geranium. it was pretty easy to do in my kitchen and make quite a bit. Because it is nearly all oil, I found I only need a very little bit to cover my entire face. One concern I have is oil stains on my pillow case. I'd love a good recipe for a day-time moisturizer.
Made this and it works amazing! I just substituted the coconut oil for shea butter since I tested coconut oil a while back and it broke me out. I added some tamanu and rose hip oil as well, Like Ela said in the description, this is definitely a night cream, since its very heavy, but works great for my skin which is oily and very prone to acne! If you use this as a face cream I would add a few drops of tea tree for those who have acne, I'm using it as an eye cream so NO tea tree oil since that burns the eyes haha.
Olive Chambers Thanks for the advice! I've been using Rose hip oil for 3 months now(I make my oil blend with half sweet almond and half jojoba as my base, and add a dropper of tamanu and rose hip, then add drops of lavander and tea tree) and I'm completely fine, but I will use a little less just to be sure :D
I didn't know what antioxidants meant but when I searched it up and it said 'substances that may protect your cells against free radicals, which may play a role in heart disease, cancer and other diseases' was the time when I knew that this is what I needed.
coconut oil loves my face but olive oil doesn't. my face loves aloe Vera But my hair doesn't. varies from person to person. make the recipe to fit your skin type. improvise
Thank you ! This is true. Coconut oil helps my face a lot! It depends on your body! Before using products on your face, test them on your arm, or your hand!
This DIY looks amazing! Seriously love your videos Ela, they're always so informative, straight to the point and motivational for a healthier/natural life style. Thank you! :)
What can you use besides Beeswax or as a replacement ..? Also, is there a better way to make Green Tea extract, ..? I don't think leaving it for 15 minutes is enough.
Hi Ela, I love your videos❤️ I haven't tried anything yet, but I am planning to make the moisturiser. I love how organic and pro sahib planet and environment you are. You're definitely an inspiration to me. Lots of love from UK. Xxx
from what i've seen in your videos it looks like you are great friend to have.. i mean you doing all things, everything is natural and when it goes to gifting it is always nice to receive things that was home made
I give my friends home made lip scrub in the winter. I think they all throw it away, because it is home made. Its the best lip scrub I have found , ever! Abnd ive tried,alot until.finding a fab recipe.
Oh my goodness, I usually don't enjoy seeing pretty youtubers because it makes me feel really bad about myself, but you have this loving, nervous aura. Oh my god you're so cute, ah its killing me.
Just so you know, this is actually an ointment, creams have a water part... to make this a cream, you would add an amount of water roughly equal to the amount of oil used and very slowly add it at the part where you were beating the mixture, until the oil and water emulsify and start to firm a cream... This means that the finished product is much less oily on the skin, sinks in easier and also has a more cooling effect... also, be careful with the amount of essential oil you add, as it can be quite harsh on the skin if you use too much :)
+AmyMirandaMakeup to be honest, I've never had any problems with beeswax or coconut oil, but I do know that beeswax can make quite a heavy cream, and if your looking to make a vegan cream obviously it wouldn't work, but emulsifying agents are something that you can really experiment with, some good alternatives are shea butter or cocoa butter... as for lavender oil breaking down the lipid layer of skin, when used in appropriate amounts essential oils are completely safe for skin, generally about 1% of the total volume of cream for the more sensitive skin on the face, and 5% for the rest of the body
Hey Ela. I Just subscribed to you today. I really love how you do your videos. They don't drag on for ages like other you tubers, you just get straight to the point. And your so full of wisdom and knowledge I love it! x I live in Auckland, will b telling my friends about you. :)
Thank you so much for this video. I have made face creams before and this is definitely by far the best recipe I have come across. It's great on skin when going out in the cold in freezing cold Scotland lol. I will be making this as Christmas presents for my friends and family. Thanks again.
Vitamin E is often mistakenly thought of as a preservative. It's actually just an antioxidant and is not antibacterial or antimicrobial. Products that contain water should always contain preservative if u plan on keeping it for awhile. Hence, it's why companies use preservatives whether they're natural or not. You'll never see vitamin E listed as a preservative.
I love green tea and i enjoy your recipe. But i wonder that is it suit for oily skin?. My skin is oily so i'm afraid that it makes pimples on my face. Thanks
So glad I found your channel. You have such a lovely radiance about you. Thanks for sharing, I made your shampoo and my family loves it. LOVE from New York xoxo
In case you do not want to use beeswax, you can try a soy wax. I haven't experimented with soy wax but i probably will for when I try to make this. Also look for a different oil to use other than coconut oil. Im not sure about the sweet almond oil but i feel slightly skeptical of it even though it really soften my mother's skin for sure.
Hello Ela. Your videos are so inspired. Thanks for sharing. I have question, can i just use cocoa butter + shea butter + green tea + several drops of fresh lemon juice to make green tea moisturizer? Is it okay if i dont use any wax? Hope you will reply. Love from indonesia. Thanks
I love it. Thank you for sharing! I usually use the plain green tea. no oil. :-) I wash my face with "Shirataki Facial Sponge" ( sells on Amazon. I LOVE this sponge! gentle exfoliator on the earth! but it works! .) and apply on my face the " frozen green tea " that I make in ice tray. I pick one cube from the tray and apply with circle motion... It minimizes your pores. Try!
Hope you're backpacking is going phenomenally! Thanks for this video. It looks awesome. I'm going to the store to pick up supplies to try it myself. Can't wait to have DIY face cream! Question / Request: You mentioned combination moisturizers for day time use. I'd love yone of your recipes for a day time moisturizer. Is this one just too heavy?
This would've been great with green tea powder or oil-based green tea extract instead of the tea bags. Sometimes the leaves are scratchy to skin depending on the grade of tea people use.
I love your videos so, so much :D Thank you! They are incredibly helpful because finding reliable products that aren't tested on animals (which are also affordable) is quite tricky
you can still use liquids ie, distilled water or hydrosols, but you must use an emulsifier - you can get vegan emulsifiers - that way your water and oils won't separate however if you use water you must use a preservative
Cool idea! Although I would think twice about whisking the green tea, because you are throwing more oxygen into your cream and this oxidizing it more which destroys the antioxidants
Day time Moisturizer with Green Tea, this would be too oily to use during the day..? and maybe add vitamin C as well ..what do you think any ideas ,.? thanks.
I own that same bowl!! :) My face isn't a fan of coconut oil, but this recipe looks lovely! Do you think I could sub with another oil or something like shea butter?
Beeswax is no longer just a byproduct of the honey industry. It’s a industry on its own. Candle making and cosmetics around the world use tons of it. The soy wax is indeed a byproduct because the soy is never grown for the wax but to feed factory farm animals globally. I will always choose a plant base product over one that exploits animals.
This is not recommend for young teens , because during their break outs this oil would make it worse. I tried this when i was young , And this was a massive break out, but for skin type up 30s this is the best
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I love this cream! I just made mine last night and woke up with soft yummy skin!!! I added something extra that I believe you would love as well...dried hibiscus flowers. Did you know that hibiscus flowers have a huge amount of polyphenols in them which is great for anti aging AND has more antioxidants then the green tea does! So I gave your recipe an extra kick and It is UHmazing:) Thank you!
do u mean u use habiscus instead of green tea or use them both at same time ? thanku
b.f m hi there! Yes I replace it completely with hibiscus, you could use both green tea and the hibiscus but I would make sure that the liquid is still equal amounts to what she uses in the video. I hope that makes sense.❤️
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I love this! I've made this about 6 times and I will NEVER GO BACK to store bought moisturizers
P01029 has made a good point about the Coconut oil and beeswax. Cocoa Butter and Coconut butter is 4 on the comedogenic scale of 1-5, I am assuming that coconut oil would have a similar output, you can substitute it with safflower or sunflower oils which are both 0 on the scale (also 0 on the irritant scale). Although you may need to increase your wax a little to compensate for using the softer oils. Substitute Carnuba wax (1 on the scale) for the beeswax (0-2 on the scale), you could also use Ceresin wax (0 on the scale), or even Lanolin wax (1 on the scale). It is my understanding that using the teabag should be ok because you are not mixing it with water you are mixing it with the warm oils. This would equate with making oil infusions which should be fine for at least 6 months. The teabags would only be problematic if you were to mix it with undistilled water (which may have contaminants in it). This recipe doesn't ask you to brew the teabags in water it asks you to mix the tealeaves with the oil and leave for 15 minutes, then you are required to filter it out of the mix. Vitamin E is actually a preservative as well as being a great addition to a moisturiser, so that should help to keep things fine. The five drops of lavender oil which the recipe calls for and of which you should only be using a very small proportion of each day shouldn't damage your skin in that small amount unless you have an allergy to it. Change it to another Essential Oil if you prefer. Please listen to all the advice people offer, it is a fabulous and generously offered starting point for you, then do your own research, get all the facts and then you can make your fully informed decision. Then make your cosmetics, personalise them to suit yourself and enjoy them!
Thank you :D these are good informations
Kim Vaughan I think coconut oil is a 2
First please use the comedogenic rating as guideline not a rule because the scientist use rabbit ear as subject so you can tell why the list flawed, i mean read the review from the internet, so many people use coconut oil on their skin with no problem, so try it yourself to see if the oil block your pore or not
And second vitamin e is anti oxidant not preservative
how do you know this?
Yeah and also coconut oil saved my dry skin
I have only made this for the 1st time today. I applied some to my face, and almost 5 mins later I checked my reflection. My face had literally transformed. I did not even think my face was dull until I put this on and my face illuminated. I have looked tired for more than a year, no matter how much sleep I have. This moisturiser has changed my life!
I made this and it's amazing! The best recipe I have tried, the consistency comes out really good. I didn't have lavender essential oil so I substituted with Orange essential oil which I love! I use this on my skin at night and sometimes during the day instead of my regular moisturiser. My skin LOVES it. I also find that applying it on slightly damp skin helps to lock in the moisture. Thank youuuu!
Christina G avoid using orange or any citrus fruit essential oil during the day as it is photosensitive and it may damage your skin.
ohh thanks for that tip! I did hear something like that recently, that orange oil is like an AHA and probably not safe for frequent use or during the day without sun protection. I'll stick to using mine at night for now, then lavender it is for my next batch.
Christina G you're welcome! ^^
I also made one with grapefruit essential oil and I only use it at night.
I made it and replaced the almond oil with jojoba oil. It turned out great! It's kind of like thick blendable oil. But oils feel great and are amazing for your skin, so I have no problem with it. Thank you!
I don't usually subscribe to people after watching 1 of their videos, (unless I've seen alot of their videos or their work). But just from watching this video, I can tell how passionate & hard working you are. Very insightful & helpful material, more than the average. Thank You !☺☺😘 Xx ,
I also am a big fan of home made creams! I never tought of adding green tea to one it feels wonderfully moisturizing ! Thank you lovely!
Made this as soon as I saw your video! I used soy wax instead of beeswax and tea tree oil instead of lavender essential oil. It turned out amazing! I tried a little on my hand and it made my skin feel so soft, however, I don't think I strained it very well because there are tiny flexes of green tea running through my moisturiser but thankfully they don't affect the final product. Thanks for sharing!
Where'd you get soy wax from?
I made his face cream for my mom and she loved it. I like i too. I is very nice and I cannot tell you how much I thank you for this awesome recipe! Thanks!
This treatment has been one of the hugest blessings in my life
Naturally Mediterranean Really? How?
I don't know about anyone else, but I would love to see a video of how to make a daily moisturizer safe for the face. This was a great video for night time.
Finally, a moisturizer recipe that is actually a creamey texture! Every single other moisturizer recipes either harden too much or are too liquidy.
I love the way it turned out! My skin is so dry & products tend to leave my skin burning, flaky, and itchy. So I have to make my own!
I made something like this with coconut oil, orange peel, jasmine and green tea, and tea tree oil. I love it
Wow! This is incredible! I will substitute some of the ingredients as I don't have them. I will use coconut oil, beeswax pellets, olive oil, green tea and 7 drops of peppermint oil as I love the mint smell and it's very refreshing + it's good for blackheads!
This, without the green tea, worked perfectly with my friend who has eczema. The beeswax was perfect for that.
Is green tea good to use on eczema?
I have been searching for a good and soothing FACE moisturizer for weeks and I finally found one! I love this because it's so simple and will last for a good amount of time. If your still deciding on making this or not, I say go for it! It's seriously awesome and I'm so glad I found this channel and subscribed! If any of you were wondering, for my container, I used a cute micro Mason Jar. Also, if you were wondering where to get mesh cloth to strain the tea with, I would recommend any place that sells supplies to make soda, beer, etc. Anyway, thank you sooo much and I love your videos!!!👌😊
Thanks so much for this great recipe! Love all of your creative submissions and their simplicity. My skin is prone to be oily so I actually thinned my mixture with aloe vera after it was mixed and then remixed. It works great and has a good shelf life. Kudos!
Excited about using! May Jesus continue to bless you and your family
I have used coconut oil on my skin everyday for 2 years, and have no complaints. :)
I've tried this and it's amazing, like all your diys! It's really nice how you always try to give other options like vegan alternatives -even tho I'm not a vegan-. Lots of love Ela!
I'm happy that MOST people don't read what the naysayers blather on here and other videos I've seen. They just "think" they know everything. Ela Gale, you are doing great! Don't stop.
I personally tried plain yogurt on my face as a mask and I found that my skin was soft and smooth and very bright il just add green tea in the yogurt and use it before I go to school
Make sure you put it in the fridge and use it up quickly, since the yoghurt will go bad otherwise
OOOh I love your diy video's. Good way of explanation, no housemusic or other anoying hard sounds at the background, no boring voice but nice and friendly! You go girl ;-)
love ela gale. she's the only non-annoying diy youtube personality around.
For a week or so to show us the improvement in all of you natural homemade makeup and stuff, you should only use it on one side of your body and show us how much it works!
last night I made this, minus the green tea part. I added my own essential oil blend of Chamomile and Geranium. it was pretty easy to do in my kitchen and make quite a bit.
Because it is nearly all oil, I found I only need a very little bit to cover my entire face.
One concern I have is oil stains on my pillow case.
I'd love a good recipe for a day-time moisturizer.
Why not the green tea?
Coconut oil is also anti microbial. This looks like an amazing moisturizer! Thank you for sharing.
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Made this and it works amazing! I just substituted the coconut oil for shea butter since I tested coconut oil a while back and it broke me out. I added some tamanu and rose hip oil as well, Like Ela said in the description, this is definitely a night cream, since its very heavy, but works great for my skin which is oily and very prone to acne!
If you use this as a face cream I would add a few drops of tea tree for those who have acne, I'm using it as an eye cream so NO tea tree oil since that burns the eyes haha.
Rose hip oil can aggravate acne, so watch out!
Olive Chambers Thanks for the advice! I've been using Rose hip oil for 3 months now(I make my oil blend with half sweet almond and half jojoba as my base, and add a dropper of tamanu and rose hip, then add drops of lavander and tea tree) and I'm completely fine, but I will use a little less just to be sure :D
rosehip oil made my face feel raw im depressed :(
6 yr old video and still very, very nice!
I didn't know what antioxidants meant but when I searched it up and it said 'substances that may protect your cells against free radicals, which may play a role in heart disease, cancer and other diseases' was the time when I knew that this is what I needed.
coconut oil loves my face but olive oil doesn't. my face loves aloe Vera But my hair doesn't. varies from person to person. make the recipe to fit your skin type. improvise
you can use ricin oil instead olive oil
Make toner rose hip tea tree oils
I agree coconut clogged my pores but olive oil doesn’t lol , maybe it’s that whole blood type thing .
Thank you ! This is true. Coconut oil helps my face a lot! It depends on your body! Before using products on your face, test them on your arm, or your hand!
I been using coconut oil for everything and love it! I'm so trying this diy thank you for sharing.
I absolutely LOVE these recipes. So helpful and useful if you want to avoid harmful things for your skin and animal cruelty.
This DIY looks amazing! Seriously love your videos Ela, they're always so informative, straight to the point and motivational for a healthier/natural life style. Thank you! :)
Yes straight to the point. Awesome.
No it's not, don't lie
What can you use besides Beeswax or as a replacement ..? Also, is there a better way to make Green Tea extract, ..? I don't think leaving it for 15 minutes is enough.
I actually love watching your videos so much Ela!
Hi Ela,
I love your videos❤️ I haven't tried anything yet, but I am planning to make the moisturiser. I love how organic and pro sahib planet and environment you are. You're definitely an inspiration to me.
Lots of love from UK. Xxx
from what i've seen in your videos it looks like you are great friend to have.. i mean you doing all things, everything is natural and when it goes to gifting it is always nice to receive things that was home made
I give my friends home made lip scrub in the winter. I think they all throw it away, because it is home made. Its the best lip scrub I have found , ever! Abnd ive tried,alot until.finding a fab recipe.
it is Beautiful , yes , it’s beautiful, and it’s beautiful. Thank you
Oh my goodness, I usually don't enjoy seeing pretty youtubers because it makes me feel really bad about myself, but you have this loving, nervous aura. Oh my god you're so cute, ah its killing me.
💜 Apart from the coconut oil (I think terrible for the skin) this looks like a great recipe. I will make it and substitute the 🥥 for hemp seed oil.
Your videos are so amazing and you always manage to come up with the best things, please keep making videos they are great!
Substitution suggestions for skintype incoming! :p Oily/acne prone) jojoba, evening primrose, hemp *Essential oils: tea tree, geranium, frankincense. Dry/mature) macadamia nut, sea buckthorn, jojoba *EO: frankincense, myrrh, rose. Sensitive) macadamia nut, hemp, jojoba *EO: none or a few drops of lavender. Normal/combination: jojoba, sea buckthorn *EO: amyris, lavender, rose absolute.
Pro tip, for psoriasis one of the best all round mixes you can make is cold processed hemp oil, aloe butter, and essential oil of geranium.
This was a game changer for me. Very comparable to the "Egyptian Magic face cream". Made some for my mom as well and she's requesting another jar!
I really love the way you teach so quickly. Thank you . I’m gonna try it!! 😃❤️
This is like a anti redness cream it's perfect 😍😍
Just so you know, this is actually an ointment, creams have a water part... to make this a cream, you would add an amount of water roughly equal to the amount of oil used and very slowly add it at the part where you were beating the mixture, until the oil and water emulsify and start to firm a cream... This means that the finished product is much less oily on the skin, sinks in easier and also has a more cooling effect... also, be careful with the amount of essential oil you add, as it can be quite harsh on the skin if you use too much :)
+AmyMirandaMakeup to be honest, I've never had any problems with beeswax or coconut oil, but I do know that beeswax can make quite a heavy cream, and if your looking to make a vegan cream obviously it wouldn't work, but emulsifying agents are something that you can really experiment with, some good alternatives are shea butter or cocoa butter... as for lavender oil breaking down the lipid layer of skin, when used in appropriate amounts essential oils are completely safe for skin, generally about 1% of the total volume of cream for the more sensitive skin on the face, and 5% for the rest of the body
Hey Ela.
I Just subscribed to you today. I really love how you do your videos. They don't drag on for ages like other you tubers, you just get straight to the point. And your so full of wisdom and knowledge I love it! x I live in Auckland, will b telling my friends about you. :)
i tried your recipe and is super super effective !!
thank you sooo much!
Thank you so much for this video. I have made face creams before and this is definitely by far the best recipe I have come across. It's great on skin when going out in the cold in freezing cold Scotland lol. I will be making this as Christmas presents for my friends and family. Thanks again.
I've never seen skin cream made so found this very interesting.
Love this - so simple - thanks!
oh my goodness, i remember talking to you when you had less than 1000 subscribers. you've come so far, congrats :)
This is fantastic!! Thanks for sharing, hun! xo
The production of this video is A1, well done
Ella love all of your natural diy ideas!!!! Wondering if you can show us a diy natural makeup brush cleaner?
Can I use sunflower oil?instead of almond oil?I cannot find almond oil here in our country,Philippines ,thanks.
Vitamin E is often mistakenly thought of as a preservative. It's actually just an antioxidant and is not antibacterial or antimicrobial. Products that contain water should always contain preservative if u plan on keeping it for awhile. Hence, it's why companies use preservatives whether they're natural or not. You'll never see vitamin E listed as a preservative.
I love green tea and i enjoy your recipe. But i wonder that is it suit for oily skin?. My skin is oily so i'm afraid that it makes pimples on my face. Thanks
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I love all your videos so much! I make lots of your products, they're all so helpful! thanks for all of your videos 😘
Thank you Ela! This is my favorite recipe for moisturizer...just love it! I just made it for the second time!!! TFS ur awesome!
Is blending necessary? I mean coconut oil anyways freezes so why to blend till cool?
Amazing recipe, doll! :) xx
Can't wait to try that, sounds very good!
I made this yesterday, it's amazing! Thanks so much for sharing!
+AmyMirandaMakeup It can't be worst than most products you find in stores.
So glad I found your channel. You have such a lovely radiance about you. Thanks for sharing, I made your shampoo and my family loves it.
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woww that's really simple and easy DIY..loved it..!!
I MUST try this!!!!! Thanks for sharing!!! :)
DIY makes my heart happy... and this is a great one!
In case you do not want to use beeswax, you can try a soy wax. I haven't experimented with soy wax but i probably will for when I try to make this. Also look for a different oil to use other than coconut oil. Im not sure about the sweet almond oil but i feel slightly skeptical of it even though it really soften my mother's skin for sure.
Great im defo going to make this tonight xx .... Thank you soo much xx keep diy videos coming.... I absolutely love all ur diys
Hello Ela. Your videos are so inspired. Thanks for sharing. I have question, can i just use cocoa butter + shea butter + green tea + several drops of fresh lemon juice to make green tea moisturizer? Is it okay if i dont use any wax? Hope you will reply. Love from indonesia. Thanks
This is nice as a hand/foot cream. I feel it will make my face greasy.
I love it. Thank you for sharing! I usually use the plain green tea. no oil. :-) I wash my face with "Shirataki Facial Sponge" ( sells on Amazon. I LOVE this sponge! gentle exfoliator on the earth! but it works! .) and apply on my face the " frozen green tea " that I make in ice tray. I pick one cube from the tray and apply with circle motion... It minimizes your pores. Try!
+naomisanful Hey what a great idea, thank you for sharing that. I am going to try that straight away.
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Thanks for this video. It looks awesome. I'm going to the store to pick up supplies to try it myself. Can't wait to have DIY face cream!
Question / Request:
You mentioned combination moisturizers for day time use. I'd love yone of your recipes for a day time moisturizer. Is this one just too heavy?
I love all your ideas and recipes!!
This would've been great with green tea powder or oil-based green tea extract instead of the tea bags. Sometimes the leaves are scratchy to skin depending on the grade of tea people use.
If I don't use the lavender oil Will this cream smell like coconut oil ???? I just love coconut. Smell so much
This is so good really quick to make as well!
I love your videos so, so much :D Thank you! They are incredibly helpful because finding reliable products that aren't tested on animals (which are also affordable) is quite tricky
Thank you for this. Lots of information that expands on what I already know.
Can I replace the beeswax for mango butter or shea butter?
Coconut oil or beeswax won't clog pores if you live in the tropics or where it is usually hot. Keep in mind both oils get hard below room temperature
Thanku so much Ela for the great moisturising cream...
Great diy, can't wait to try it!
you can still use liquids ie, distilled water or hydrosols, but you must use an emulsifier - you can get vegan emulsifiers - that way your water and oils won't separate however if you use water you must use a preservative
Cool idea! Although I would think twice about whisking the green tea, because you are throwing more oxygen into your cream and this oxidizing it more which destroys the antioxidants
The video starts at 1:06
Day time Moisturizer with Green Tea, this would be too oily to use during the day..? and maybe add vitamin C as well ..what do you think any ideas ,.? thanks.
Doing it right now works amazing 😋
I own that same bowl!! :) My face isn't a fan of coconut oil, but this recipe looks lovely! Do you think I could sub with another oil or something like shea butter?
I've been looking for this like foreverrrr . Thank u for the videoo 😍😍😍😍
This looks amazing! love your videos Ela :)
Beeswax is no longer just a byproduct of the honey industry. It’s a industry on its own. Candle making and cosmetics around the world use tons of it. The soy wax is indeed a byproduct because the soy is never grown for the wax but to feed factory farm animals globally. I will always choose a plant base product over one that exploits animals.
another one i cant wait to try!! thank you for sharing!!!
This is not recommend for young teens , because during their break outs this oil would make it worse. I tried this when i was young ,
And this was a massive break out, but for skin type up 30s this is the best
I had dry skin i needed this then just like now.