Rosehip and Lavender Facial Mask
This rosehip and lavender facial mask moisturizes the skin with rosehip seed oil, jojoba oil, and lavender extract (hydrosol). A touch of French pink clay (Montmorillonite) adds a soft color, and the lavender essential oil and green tea extract (hydrosol) create a calming scent. The small amount of clay only imparts color and very little oil absorption.
And if you enjoy this skin care recipe, check out our other DIY skin care recipes like our Homemade Rose Body Cream, Homemade Whipped Rose Body Butter, Babchi Seed Oil Face Cream, and our Rose Hyaluronic Gel Facial Mask.
If you’ve never made lotion before, it’s surprisingly easy. All you have to do is combine water, oils, and additives. Not ready to jump into lotion making quite yet? Body butter is a great option—learn the difference between lotion, cream and body butter here.
Equipment Prep
Sanitize your utensils by boiling them in distilled water and allowing to dry. This includes mixing containers, whisks, and any spoons or spatulas that may come in contact with your mask. Your products must be as free of germs, bacteria, and microbes as possible. If you’re a beginner DIY’er and unsure about how to best avoid bacterial and mold growth in your homemade self care products, check out our quick guide to cosmetic preservatives.
What You Will Need
- One 4 oz. glass jar with tight–fitting lid
How to Make Rosehip and Lavender Facial Mask
Yield: 4 ounces
Skill Level: Intermediate
Time: 1 hour
Oil Phase
- 0.36 oz. (10 g) rosehip seed oil
- 0.36 oz. (10 g) Jojoba oil
- 0.55 oz. (16 g) beeswax
Water Phase
- 0.64 oz. (18 g) distilled water
- 0.16 oz. (4.5 g) vegetable glycerin
- 0.04 oz. (1 g) sea salt (or preservative of choice, optional)
Cooling Phase
- 2.56 oz. (73 g) lavender extract (hydrosol)
- 0.04 oz. (1 g) green tea extract (hydrosol)
- 0.1 oz. (3 g) vitamin E
- ¼ tsp. French pink clay (Montmorillonite)
Directions
- In a large container, dissolve sea salt into the distilled water, add lavender extract and vegetable glycerin. Whisk to mix well.
- In a separate heat–safe container, combine beeswax, rosehip seed and Jojoba oils. Heat in a double boiler or in the microwave using on 30–60 second bursts until the beeswax is melted and the mixture is at least 120–130° F.
- When the oil phase and water phase are ready, tap the bottom of the containers to release bubbles. Pour the oil mix into the water mixture and begin whisking. Blend the mixture for 60–90 seconds, making sure the oil and water phases are fully emulsified. Scrape the bowl to make sure you got every bit into the water.
- Add ¼ teaspoon of French pink clay. Continue whisking until the temperature drops to about 90–100° F. Add lavender essential oil and green tea extract. Whisk for another 60–90 seconds to fully combine.
Storage
Pour the mask into the jar. If it’s too thick to pour, place it in the microwave and gently reheat in 10 second bursts. Allow the jar to sit with the lid off for several hours to prevent condensation. Screw on the lid.
How to Use
Apply a thick layer to clean skin. Allow to sit for 10–20 minutes. Gently rinse off with tepid water. Air dry skin.
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Sources:
Rosehip and Lavender Face Mask Project
https://www.brambleberry.com/articles-and-projects/projects/skincare/rosehip-and-lavender-face-mask-project/PS000326.html
by TaraLee SkinCare
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Photographer: Amanda Kerzman