Grape Seed Oil Skin Cream (Traubenkernöl-Hautcreme)
Grape seeds are packed with OPC (Oligomeric Proanthocyanidins), a powerful antioxidant that helps protect the skin and body from oxidative stress. This homemade cream leverages the benefits of grape seed oil to nourish and protect your skin.
Ingredients
30 ml cold-pressed grape seed oil
20 ml jojoba oil
10 g cocoa butter
4 g natural beeswax
30 g lanolin
60 ml boiled water
10 drops rose oil
20 drops natural preservative (optional; available in pharmacies or drugstores)
Preparation
Melt the grape seed oil, jojoba oil, cocoa butter, lanolin, and beeswax in a water bath, slowly heating it to about 60-70°C (140-158°F).
Heat the water to the same temperature and slowly stir it into the melted mixture.
Once combined, place the bowl in a cold water bath and mix with a milk frother until the mixture thickens into a creamy consistency.
When the cream is lukewarm, add the rose oil and preservative (if using), and stir well.
Transfer the cream into a jar and store it in a cool place.
Shelf Life
Store in a cool, dry place. Use within a few months for optimal freshness.
Application
Apply the cream morning and evening to cleansed skin and gently massage in to enjoy the moisturizing and antioxidant benefits.