DIY:: Aloe and Frankincense Moisturizer
Years ago, I met a woman in NYC who had the most gorgeous skin I’d ever seen. It wasn’t just that it was wrinkle free; it was flawless and clear. I couldn’t resist asking for her secret; did she have one? It was something that I don’t normally do.
Her reaction told me it was question that she’d been asked many times. Her mother had raised her to use aloe juice on her skin, something that she’s done every day of her grown-up life.
I’d seen the wonder of aloe on myself at a young age after a terrible sunburn, but she confirmed it for me. You can use aloe straight, or for some additional healing and anti-aging benefits, incorporate the warm and spicy aroma of frankincense like I do.
Frankincense is known for improving skin tone and conditioning the skin. It helps prevent wrinkles and even heals scars. It’s a luxury oil, but works well in small doses. My client, Shane, loves this oil as a wrinkle fighter, and uses it several times a week combined with aloe or coconut oil smoothed on her skin.
Ingredients
1 cup pure 100% aloe vera gel
10 drops frankincense oil
Gently shake or stir to combine and store in a glass bottle or jar.
Massage your face and body to soften and rejuvenate your skin.
*Note: I use organic aloe from a glass container, and after mixing, I store this mixture in the refrigerator.
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Kat / 12.11.2013
This morning I ate Baked Oatmeal.
Sounds wonderful! At what point in the face care routine do you use this? Instead of a moisturizer? Before it? Thank you!
Holli / 12.29.2013
Hi Kat,
I love your breakfast, btw. 🙂
I use it at night, as an overnight moisture/repair. But I’m sure you could use it daytime too. I like to use an SPF during the day.
Love,
Holli
XO
Susan / 12.11.2013
This morning I ate Boiled eggs, kalamata olives, avocado and cherry tomatoes .
Where do buy pure organic aloe? Have been looking for years with no success. Thank you
Holli / 12.29.2013
Hi Susan,
Lily of the Dessert brand is organic and you can find it on Amazon. I hope that helps:) and
I’m sorry to have taken so long to reply to you. I added a new spam feature to my site, and it worked
a little too well; I just discovered a cache of comments that I never received.
I hope you had a happy holiday season.
Keep in touch, and let me know how you do.
XO
Holli
Tootsie / 12.12.2013
This morning I ate smoothie made from almond milk, green tea matcha powder, apple, beet, kale and chia seeds. .
Hi Holli,
When I saw your article on frankincense, I smiled as I use frankincense daily on my skin. This year, due to health reasons i went gluten and dairy free and organic. I also realized that my skin was my biggest organ, so now i use organic skin products.
The one I love is called frankincense intense made by NYR. check it out https://us.nyrorganic.com/shop/joanne_underwood
PS: I love your new email design. It’s so chic.
Holli / 12.29.2013
Hi Tootsie,
I’m so glad to hear that you use frankincense, too. It’s a beautiful scent and I can really see the difference in my skin.
I’ll be sure to check out that resource, thank you for sharing it.
Happy Holidays!
Holli
lisa / 12.19.2013
This morning I ate ezekial cereal.
Hi, what brand of aloe vera gel do you buy? I’ve looked around but cannot find any in a glass jar.
Thanks so much!
Lisa
Holli / 12.29.2013
Hi Lisa,
Try Lily of the Dessert brand, they have one in a glass bottle.
Btw, I’m sorry for the late response, my new spam filter blocked several new comments like yours:)
I hope you had a wonderful holiday season.
XO
Love,
Holli