Looking for a recipe for a super light facial moisturiser

[SoapyGoats]

I've been scouring the internet for a recipe for a light, non greasy, non waxy feeling, quick absorbing facial moisturiser.

So far I haven't found what I want, which is all of the above, and a water free, oil/butter only version. Most have e-wax or aloe vera gel in it. I'd rather not use either ingredient.

Any ideas or recipes??? I'm at a loss at where to start, sooo...help!

 

[doriettefarm]

Your options are pretty limited if you don't want to use water, e-wax & preservatives. I'd just research which oils are light, sink in quickly and won't clog pores. Maybe check out the http://swiftcraftymonkey.blogspot.com/ site if you haven't already.

 

[DeeAnna]

I'd go for 80% water, conditioning emulsifier (BTMS) for a dry skin feel, cetyl alcohol thickner to keep the dry, light skin feel going, lighter and absorbent oils such as meadowfoam and babassu, and ...

... oh, wait ... no emulsifier?

Hermmmm.... I don't have a good answer that meets your expectations. Unless you use water, it's tough to make a product that a person can apply thinly enough so it absorbs fast and feels light. Even the lightest, fluffiest body butter (anhydrous) will feel heavier than a light water-based emulsified lotion.

 

[Obsidian]

You do realise that oils don't moisture right? Water =moisture, oils are used to seal the water in your skin.
For a true moisturize, it needs water unless you are planning on applying the oils right after a shower.
If you are just wanting a light oil, try fractionated coconut oil. It soaks in a bit quicker then other oils and is pretty lightweight.
You could add a few drops of glycerin to help attract moisture to your skin. But sure if this would require a preservative though.

 

[mx5inpenn]

I read somewhere recently (sorry, I don't remember where at the moment) that hemp oil is absorbed easily by our skin.

 

[cmzaha]

This will absorb in very quickly. As my daughter said, "it is there and feels oily, then all of a sudden it is gone".
30 CO, 17% Shea, 23% Beeswax, 10% Butter EZ, 5% Cetyl Alcohol, 15% FCO, 1% Vitamin E. One issue I do not like with all oil formulas is I cannot add in Allantoin, Panthenol or Niacinamide since my are all powdered and I like to add them to some of my lotions

 

[navigator9]

My favorite is straight up olive squalane. Inexpensive, and better than any store bought cream or serum I've ever tried. When you first apply it, it feels oily, but it sinks into your skin, leaving if feeling soft and moist, not oily at all.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003MJG19K/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

 

[shunt2011]

I agree with navigator. I tried her recommendation and am loving it.

 

[navigator9]

I agree with navigator. I tried her recommendation and am loving it.

Oh, I'm so happy to hear that!

 

[cmzaha]

I would like to know where you get squalane cheap. I also like it very well

 

[DeeAnna]

Well, I stand corrected. I guess I'll have to try that squalane y'all like so much.

 

[navigator9]

I would like to know where you get squalane cheap. I also like it very well

This the one that I buy and it lasts me about a year. I like to apply it after I wash my face, and blot it dry, but my skin is still damp, so it seals in that moisture. I let it sink in before I apply makeup.
https://www.amazon.com/Squalane-100-...olive+squalane

 

[shunt2011]

I would like to know where you get squalane cheap. I also like it very well

I got it on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003MJG19K/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

It's really been helping with the extremen dryness of my skin. I just purchased a second bottle with another order as the priced dropped. A little goes a long way too.

Oops, looks like we were posting at the same time.