lotion for winter

[Manchy]

i would like to start making lotions and creams, and thought maybe to start with a winter face lotion

this is what i came whit by far:

jojoba oil - nice, noncomedogenic oil, makes a waxy sheet over our face
castor oil - also noncom, thick - to give it a bit of that feel

palmarosa eo - retains humidity of the skin
rosewood eo - good for skin

now, i have doubts weather or not to include these oils:
avocado oil - rich in vitamins, slightly comedogenic, moisturizing
apricot kernel oil - similar

so, if i use them in a small amount it shouldn't be a big for problem if they're comedogenic? also, how much of castor oil would you suggest to use? how much would be too much?
p. s. i have mixed skin - normal, with bit oily t-zone, and little bit dry on the edges. in pms my pores become wider, otherwise they're normal. if that means anything..

thanks :wink:

 

[Zenobiah]

Isn't rosewood eo insanely expensive?

 

[Manchy]

yes it is.. now you have me wondering, why is mine so cheap (well, it's not super cheap, but cheaper than some i just googled)?? i guess the answer is obvious. besides, i used only 2g for 4 bottles of 100g lotion.

well, in the mean time, i've been a busy little bee - i made my first lotion! hooray
and i like it. it's exactly as i wanted it to be, nice balance of oil and water, sinks in well... i'm so happy

edited to add: well, of course i cannot judge for how it works protecting me from winter, we'll have to wait some more for that! :wink:

 

[Manchy]

posting just to clarify. i'm aware that much more effective winter lotion than this could be made, but i wanted to make one without animal products and without comedogenic oils or butters, but still make it thick and protective.
i ended up using jojoba, castor and avocado.