How to Make Anti-aging Grapeseed Oil Cream

I've been making a lot of homemade natural cosmetics recently, skin lotion, cream, face mask, lip balm, shampoo, conditioner, and even sunscreen. While making them, I have tried using various kinds of oil; such as jojoba oil, macadamia nut oil, almond oil, olive oil, squalane oil, and raspberry seed oil, but am very impressed with the visible results and usability of grapeseed oil for the skin.

Here I will introduce the anti-aging benefits of grapeseed oil and the recipe for making a simple grapeseed oil cream.

Anti-aging benefits of grapeseed oil for the skin

1. Tighten pores and firm sagging skin
It  has twice the amount of Vitamin Ｅ compared to olive oil which helps firm sagging skin.

2. Strong antioxidant
The polyphenols and flavonoids found in this oil contain strong antioxidants which help minimize skin damage. It is rich in linoleic acid which helps soothe the skin, remove nourish the skin, and help it to repair. It also provides a bit of sun protection (about SPF 4).

3. Minimize under-eye dark circles
Regular application for a week may remove dark circle completely.

How to make Grapeseed Oil Cream

Ingredients:
- Grapeseed Oil  50ml
- Bee's Wax  8g
- Skin lotion* or purified water  30ml

How to make:
1. Place Grapeseed oil and bee's wax in a microwavable cup and heat for 1 min.
2. Mix until the bee's wax is completely melted.
3. Adding skin lotion or water, whip with a whisk until it gets creamy.

*I use purified water + hyaluronic acid + collagen + ceramide + argan oil as a skin lotion, but any skin lotion should be fine.

Other great things about grapeseed oil is it's usability, availability, and cost effectiveness. Usually you need an emulsifying agent to make a cream, but this is not necessary for grapeseed oil cream. Grapeseed oils are usually found in grocery stores along with olive oil and other vegetable oils.

Reference:
Grapeseed Oil for Skin
http://www.grapeseedoilforskin.com/