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DIY Coconut Oil Night Cream (3 Ingredients)

24 July, 2015 by Giselle Rochford 69 Comments

I’ve recently become obsessed with switching my beauty products over to more natural ones. I figured that if I was so picky about what I put into my body, I should worry about what I was putting on it as well. Pair that with my current obsession with DIY vloggers and you get this 3 Ingredient DIY coconut oil night cream.

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If I’m completely honest, my interest in anything skin care related is extremely recent. It wasn’t until I started wearing makeup, less than a year ago, that I felt the need to branch out.

Before I started wearing makeup, I had such dry skin that I had to walk around with moisturizer at all times. Unfortunately, the more I wore makeup, the worse that problem got. Plus, I started breaking out way more regularly.

After panicking for a couple weeks, I eventually realised that I had to  stop half-assing my skin care if I wanted to continue wearing makeup. Luckily, it turns out that having quality, healthy ingredients on hand is useful for more than just eating well.

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I’m hoping to share another post sometime soon that’ll go into more detail about what I did to help my skin get it’s act together. But, for now, I just wanted to share this DIY coconut oil night cream with ya, since it’s basically the reason I no longer need to be surgically attached to my moisturizer.

DIY Coconut Oil Night Cream

Before we get to the ‘recipe’ here are a few things to note about this moisturizer:

  1. I used tea tree oil because it helps control my breakouts but feel free to use a different essential oil. Or, you can add another oil in addition to the tea tree oil (like lavender) if you don’t care for the medicinal tea tree oil scent
  2. This is made with oils only and it shows when you put it on. Since I have no desire for people to use my face in place of a mirror, I only use this at night, right before bed
  3. A little goes a longggg way with this moisturizer, so use sparingly
  4. This works for my skin type, but a lot of people find coconut oil to be too heavy for regular use, so make sure your face/skin reacts well to coconut oil before using

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DIY Coconut Oil Night Cream (3 Ingredients)
 
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This DIY coconut oil night cream is hydrating and so easy to make. All you need are 3 ingredients, a hand mixer or a whisk and some elbow grease
Author: GiselleR @ Diary of an Exsloth
Ingredients
  • 1 cup coconut oil, solid
  • ½ tsp vitamin E oil
  • ¼ tsp tea tree oil
Instructions
  1. Add the coconut oil to a mixing bowl and whip with an electric mixer until light and fluffy*
  2. Mix in the vitamin E and tea tree oils
  3. Store in a container (I used a small mason jar) and use at night before bed after you cleanse your face
Notes
*If the coconut oil is too solid, soften a little by microwaving for 5 - 10 seconds. You want it to be a little soft, but not liquidy at all
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What about you?

  • Have you ever made your own moisturizer or other beauty/skin care product? 
  • Do you use coconut oil as a moisturizer?
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Comments

  1. Farrah says

    24 July, 2015 at 12:15 am

    Yay! I love this! (Hooray for DIY skin care products! :] ) I definitely need to try this out!
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    • Giselle Rochford says

      24 July, 2015 at 9:44 pm

      Let me know what you think Farrah! Also, DIY (almost) everything for the win 😀

      Reply
  2. GiGi Eats says

    24 July, 2015 at 12:21 am

    I tried using coconut oil on my face before and it broke me out 🙁 My skin is super sensitive though, so I was basically waiting for it, lol. But it’s great on the rest of me!
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    • Giselle Rochford says

      24 July, 2015 at 9:46 pm

      That sucks! Glad you can still get some of the benefits on the rest of you though 😀

      Reply
    • shella davila says

      13 April, 2017 at 1:40 pm

      A lot of people gets irritated with tea tree oil. Maybe just use coconut oil and vitamin E oil.

      Reply
  3. Cat says

    24 July, 2015 at 3:02 am

    Now that’s my kind of DIY beauty recipe! I use almond or jojoba oil as a facial moisturiser because my skin is already fairly oily and they seem a little lighter. But as a body butter this would be GORGEOUS! I use coconut oil anyway, but that texture… oh my…

    Reply
  4. Liz says

    24 July, 2015 at 9:04 am

    This looks awesome! I love coconut oil – it is amazing! I use it as a makeup remover because other removers are too harsh on my skin. I have to try this cause my skin has been acting a little crazy lately!
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    • Giselle Rochford says

      24 July, 2015 at 9:48 pm

      I haven’t tried it as a makeup remover yet, but I definitely plan to when I start wearing makeup regularly again!
      Also, let me know how the cream works if you try it 😀

      Reply
  5. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    24 July, 2015 at 9:39 am

    I so want to try this! I know people love coconut oil as a moisturizer, but I’ve never tried myself!
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    • Giselle Rochford says

      24 July, 2015 at 9:46 pm

      You should try it Rebecca! I know it’s too harsh/oily for some people but I have dry/combination skin and it works wonders for me. Let me know what you think if you do try it 😀

      Reply
  6. Brie @ Lean, Clean, & Brie says

    24 July, 2015 at 10:07 am

    I’ve never made my own creams, but have always wanted to. This one looks great and simple to make!
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    • Giselle Rochford says

      24 July, 2015 at 9:49 pm

      It’s so easy Brie. I put off making it for so long, but it’s ridiculously simple and definitely worth it!

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  7. Carly @ FitLiving blog says

    24 July, 2015 at 12:02 pm

    I need to try this one! As someone who is really acne-prone, the thought of putting oils on my face scares the crap out of me. But it’s time to get over my fear!
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    • Giselle Rochford says

      24 July, 2015 at 9:51 pm

      I’m pretty prone to breakouts on my forehead and I use some tea tree oil directly on those before I put the cream on. Even if you don’t try the cream, I’d recommend the tea tree oil in general!

      Reply
  8. Jenn @ Optimization Actually says

    24 July, 2015 at 1:59 pm

    I recently started using coconut oil on my skin and it’s been amazing! I’m so, so dry, and now that I’m using oil instead of lotion my skin’s finally happy and not itchy anymore. I keep debating about actually mixing it up with something and I haven’t yet, so I’ll have to give your recipe a try!
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    • Giselle Rochford says

      24 July, 2015 at 9:52 pm

      It’s it amazing how hydrating it is!?! And you should definitely try mixing it with essential oils, especially the scented ones 🙂

      Reply
  9. Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says

    25 July, 2015 at 10:58 am

    ooh never thought about making my own but that looks super easy! Great idea
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  10. Kate @KateMovingForward says

    28 July, 2015 at 5:10 pm

    I use coconut oil as a lotion on my legs (with lavender essential oil)! I have tried using it on my face before and it’s too much for my greasy skin. I do like using it to take off eye makeup and for a lip balm too! It’s so versatile!
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  11. Jessica Joy says

    28 July, 2015 at 8:17 pm

    This looks great! I too am starting to use more natural products on my skin. I experimented with a homemade body butter, but couldn’t get it as well whipped as you did! Yours looks great. I love coconut oil on my face, and adding the tea tree oil is smart! Thanks for sharing. : )
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  12. jill conyers says

    29 July, 2015 at 6:45 am

    Love this idea. I’d read that coconut oil is good for your skin but I’ve never tried it. As I learn more about essential oils I’m going to start making some of my own beauty products. Thanks for sharing this with the #fitfam!
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    • Giselle Rochford says

      30 July, 2015 at 1:39 pm

      Let me know what you think if you try it Jill!

      Reply
  13. Josarie says

    6 December, 2015 at 3:27 pm

    Hi Giselle

    I’ve recently Been making diy lotions and my do worker asked me what do I used so she can buy it. And I said, I make my own stuff, and she wants me to make her one lol. I haven’t tried your recipe yet, but she said her face is very dry because she exfoliates often. So, I think this is the recipe for her. I’m going to whip it up. I’ll let you know what she thinks.

    Josarie

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  14. Les @ The Balanced Berry says

    28 April, 2016 at 12:56 am

    I am all about this! I love combining coconut oil, shea butter and essential oils as a body moisturizer. I’ll have to whip up some of this too!
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    13 December, 2018 at 11:31 am

    I really love this post! I am definitely going to try this now at my home. Thanks for sharing this post as this is very informative!
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  16. Amanda says

    18 February, 2020 at 6:46 pm

    I just made this today and can’t wait to try it! I added a little witch hazel to the batch for a little extra repairing 🙂

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  17. Riann says

    16 April, 2020 at 4:26 am

    Natural remedies are always helpful, thank you for sharing this helpful post. I am going to try this soon.

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    16 August, 2020 at 2:45 am

    Coconut oil can be used for many treatments. When I visited a beauty salon, you can read reviews of J’s Salon here https://mediaonemarketing.com.sg/top-beauty-salons-singapore/, my master advised me to replace the face wash with it. It is also useful for the skin of the body, you can even smear it on the heels to soften

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  19. Lisa @Beautynskincare says

    3 September, 2020 at 2:11 am

    Coconut oil has great healing and moisturizing properties which can do wonders for skin and you are sharing an effective way to use it. I will definitely try this cream. Thanks for the recipe.

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    8 October, 2020 at 10:32 pm

    So i used so many oil cream but this homemade coconut oil still looks good and effective. Thanks for nice share.

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    12 April, 2021 at 8:14 pm

    Tea tree oil in this DIY cream will help my acne. I will share this with my younger sister too. So excited to try this.

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    12 June, 2021 at 7:43 am

    I am glad that more and more people support the trend for naturalness, because it is your health. Proper nutrition and proper care allows your skin to look healthy. It is necessary to choose only clean products, especially cosmetics, you can find here https://www.cleanmakeupblog.com/clean-makeup/clean-mascaras/ many good, non-toxic options for yourself

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    7 August, 2021 at 2:45 am

    Best to wash your face with coconut oil once a day, preferably at night before going to bed.

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    7 August, 2021 at 2:47 am

    Coconut oil is a fantastic makeup remover, and works especially well with the waterproof kind.

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    8 September, 2021 at 11:17 am

    Hello! Thanks a million. Finally something for the eyes. Every time I would see a facial mask, cream, or scrub I couldn’t wait to put it everywhere but everyone would say to stay clear of the eyes. I just need something simple and safe….like this 🙂 But I have some questions if you may. I’m a 30-year-old male and I use vitamin e oil to help remove the acne scars I have. In my case can I use coconut oil too or will it clog my facial pores and cause breakouts? and can I mix both oils together? and for how long should they stay on my face? Please reply ASAP. Thanks 🙂
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