There’s something timeless about lavender in skincare—soothing, soft, and subtly floral. This whipped lavender face cream brings together the calming benefits of lavender essential oil with deeply nourishing botanicals like shea butter, almond oil, and beeswax, creating a daily moisturizer that leaves your skin hydrated, supple, and comforted.
Lightly tinted with natural pink mica (totally optional but undeniably charming), this cream looks as dreamy as it feels. Its silky, whipped texture glides over the skin, delivering long-lasting moisture without greasiness—perfect for dry, sensitive, or stressed complexions in need of a reset.
Why It Belongs in Your Routine:
- Lavender oil calms both skin and senses
- Shea butter provides deep, non-comedogenic hydration
- Almond oil helps soften texture and boost natural glow
- Beeswax forms a breathable barrier to lock in moisture
- Optional pink mica gives it a soft rosy hue—just for fun
How to Use:
Massage a small amount onto clean, slightly damp skin as part of your morning or nighttime routine. It also works beautifully as a calming hand cream or décolletage treatment.
Skin Types:
Ideal for dry, normal, or sensitive skin. Those with oily or acne-prone skin may prefer lighter formulas.
Storage Notes:
Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. For best freshness, use within 3–4 months.
This lavender face cream is simple, sensory, and effective—proof that skincare can be as beautiful as it is beneficial. Add it to your daily ritual, and let the scent and softness speak for themselves.
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup shea butter
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tbsp almond oil
- 1 tbsp beeswax
- 10 drops lavender essential oil
- Optional: Natural pink mica powder (a tiny pinch for soft color)
Instructions:
- Melt Base Ingredients:
In a double boiler or heat-safe bowl over simmering water, melt together shea butter, coconut oil, almond oil, and beeswax, stirring occasionally until fully liquefied. - Cool Slightly:
Remove from heat and let cool for 5–10 minutes. Add a pinch of pink mica powder, if using, and stir to combine. - Add Lavender:
Stir in the lavender essential oil until evenly mixed. - Chill & Whip:
Place the mixture in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes, until it begins to solidify but is still soft. - Whip Until Fluffy:
Use a hand mixer to whip for 3–5 minutes until light, creamy, and airy. - Store & Use:
Spoon into a clean glass jar with a lid. Store in a cool, dry place. Apply daily to clean skin as a gentle, hydrating moisturizer.
Notes:
- Great for nighttime or morning use, especially during dry seasons.
- Use only cosmetic-grade mica powder if coloring.
- This cream also works beautifully as a hand or décolletage moisturizer.