Face/ Natural Skin Care

21 DIY Face Moisturizer Recipes

Updated: January 12, 2026

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Keeping your skin soft, healthy, and glowing doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive.

With simple natural ingredients, you can create nourishing face moisturizers that suit every skin type and concern — from dryness and aging to acne and sensitivity.

These DIY recipes are gentle, effective, and easy to make at home, giving your skin the care it truly deserves.

Whether you love lightweight gels, rich creams, or soothing botanical blends, there’s something here to help you hydrate, repair, and glow naturally.

 

DIY Jojoba & Castor Oil Face Moisturizer (Non-greasy & Anti-aging)

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This soft, non-greasy moisturizer blends jojoba oil, castor oil, and nourishing butters to deeply hydrate, smooth fine lines, and keep skin feeling firm and refreshed without clogging pores.

Main Ingredients – shea butter, mango butter, cornstarch, jojoba oil, castor oil, vitamin E oil, rose essential oil

Best for – deep hydration, reduces fine lines, boosts elasticity, soothes inflammation, non-greasy finish

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DIY Mattifying Rosehip Oil Face Moisturizer For Aging Skin (Non-greasy)

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Made with rosehip oil, grapeseed oil, and shea butter, this lightweight moisturizer hydrates, smooths wrinkles, and keeps shine under control for a soft, youthful glow.

Main Ingredients – shea butter, mango butter, cornstarch, rosehip oil, grapeseed oil, vitamin E oil, frankincense essential oil

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Best for – reduces fine lines, improves elasticity, controls shine, hydrates skin, firms pores

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DIY Oil-Free Face Moisturizer For Oily Skin

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This refreshing oil-free moisturizer uses rose hydrosol, witch hazel, and hyaluronic-style humectants to hydrate, balance oil, and keep pores clear without heaviness.

Main Ingredients – rose hydrosol, witch hazel, DL-panthenol, allantoin, sodium lactate, emulsifying wax NF, cetyl alcohol

Best for – controls sebum, hydrates without oil, prevents breakouts, soothes irritation, improves skin texture

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DIY Anti-aging Aloe Vera Face Moisturizer

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Aloe vera gel, rosehip oil, and frankincense work together to hydrate, smooth wrinkles, heal scars, and leave your skin soft and glowing.

Main Ingredients – aloe vera gel, rosehip oil, frankincense essential oil

Best for – reduces wrinkles, improves elasticity, heals scars, deep hydration, soothes inflammation

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DIY Anti-aging Hemp Seed Oil Face Moisturizer

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This creamy blend of hemp seed oil, shea butter, and essential oils helps calm irritation, smooth wrinkles, and leave skin nourished and glowing.

Main Ingredients – hemp seed oil, shea butter, frankincense essential oil, geranium essential oil

Best for – reduces wrinkles, soothes inflammation, hydrates skin, improves elasticity, supports skin repair

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DIY Rosehip Oil Face Moisturizer

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Rosehip oil, pomegranate oil, and essential oils deeply nourish skin, boost collagen, fade dark spots, and keep your complexion smooth and radiant.

Main Ingredients – rosehip seed oil, pomegranate seed oil, frankincense essential oil, geranium essential oil, vitamin E oil

Best for – brightens complexion, reduces wrinkles, fades dark spots, improves elasticity, nourishes skin

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DIY Aloe Vera Face Moisturizer For Oily Skin

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Aloe vera gel, argan oil, tea tree, and rose oil hydrate lightly, control excess oil, and help keep breakouts away while calming the skin.

Main Ingredients – aloe vera gel, argan oil, tea tree essential oil, rose essential oil

Best for – controls oil, prevents acne, hydrates skin, reduces redness, soothes irritation

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Powerful DIY Anti-Aging Face Moisturizer

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This rich blend of avocado oil, rose water, and pomegranate oil deeply hydrates, smooths fine lines, and keeps skin plump and radiant.

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Main Ingredients – avocado oil, rose water, pomegranate seed oil, essential oils

Best for – deep hydration, improves skin tone, reduces wrinkles, boosts collagen, protects skin barrier

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DIY Shea Butter Face Moisturizer for Dry & Aging Skin (Non-Greasy, Anti-Aging Recipe)

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Shea butter, rosehip oil, and lightweight oils deeply nourish dry skin while keeping a smooth, non-greasy finish and a youthful glow.

Main Ingredients – shea butter, cornstarch, rosehip oil, jojoba oil, meadowfoam seed oil, vitamin E oil, lavender essential oil

Best for – deep hydration, reduces fine lines, softens skin, balances moisture, improves elasticity

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DIY Lavender and Chamomile Face Moisturizer for Sensitive & Dry Skin

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This calming blend of lavender, chamomile, shea butter, and nourishing oils soothes redness, hydrates deeply, and keeps sensitive skin soft and balanced.

Main Ingredients – shea butter, cornstarch, argan oil, apricot kernel oil, vitamin E oil, lavender essential oil, chamomile essential oil

Best for – soothes irritation, reduces redness, deep hydration, calms sensitive skin, improves skin softness

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DIY Skin Repairing Calendula Face Cream

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Calendula oil, vitamin E, and healing essential oils help repair damaged skin, fade scars, and restore a healthy, glowing complexion.

Main Ingredients – calendula-infused oil, vitamin E oil, helichrysum essential oil, frankincense essential oil, lavender essential oil, rosehip oil, shea butter

Best for – repairs damaged skin, fades scars, boosts collagen, soothes inflammation, improves skin glow

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DIY Non-Greasy Rose Face Cream For Dark Spots

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Rose hydrosol, jojoba oil, and vitamin E gently hydrate, brighten dark spots, and leave skin clear, soft, and naturally glowing.

Main Ingredients – rose essential oil, rose hydrosol, jojoba oil, vitamin E oil, emulsifying wax NF

Best for – fades dark spots, hydrates skin, controls oil, improves glow, soothes redness

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DIY Anti-aging Citrus Night Cream

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Sweet orange, grapefruit, argan oil, and rosehip oil exfoliate gently, brighten skin, fade scars, and keep skin soft and youthful overnight.

Main Ingredients – sweet orange essential oil, grapefruit essential oil, argan oil, rosehip oil, vitamin E oil, frankincense essential oil

Best for – brightens skin, reduces wrinkles, fades scars, improves texture, deep hydration

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DIY Hibiscus And Rose Face Cream For Acne and Glowing Skin

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Hibiscus, almond oil, jojoba oil, and rose oil hydrate deeply, exfoliate gently, and leave skin soft, clear, and glowing.

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Main Ingredients – hibiscus, almond oil, jojoba oil, pomegranate seed oil, rose essential oil, frankincense essential oil, emulsifying wax NF

Best for – improves glow, hydrates skin, reduces acne, exfoliates gently, slows aging

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DIY Almond Oil Face Cream For Naturally Glowing Skin

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Almond oil, argan oil, vitamin E, and frankincense deeply moisturize, fade scars, smooth wrinkles, and boost natural glow.

Main Ingredients – almond oil, vitamin E oil, argan oil, frankincense essential oil

Best for – fades scars, reduces wrinkles, hydrates skin, improves glow, balances oil

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DIY Anti-Wrinkle Rosehip Oil Face Cream

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Rosehip oil, vitamin E, and essential oils help tighten skin, smooth wrinkles, hydrate deeply, and restore youthful glow.

Main Ingredients – rosehip oil, vitamin E oil, frankincense essential oil, rose essential oil

Best for – reduces wrinkles, improves elasticity, hydrates skin, fades scars, boosts glow

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DIY Vitamin E Face Cream For Dry Skin

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Shea butter, rosehip oil, almond oil, and vitamin E deeply hydrate dry skin, soften rough patches, and restore a healthy glow.

Main Ingredients – shea butter, rosehip oil, argan oil, almond oil, vitamin E oil

Best for – deep hydration, softens skin, reduces wrinkles, heals dry patches, improves glow

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DIY Frankincense Anti-Aging Cream

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Frankincense, shea butter, rosehip oil, and argan oil hydrate deeply, smooth wrinkles, heal scars, and firm aging skin.

Main Ingredients – shea butter, rosehip oil, argan oil, frankincense essential oil, geranium essential oil, vitamin E oil, cocoa butter

Best for – reduces wrinkles, fades scars, hydrates skin, firms skin, improves texture

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DIY Intense Healing Shea Butter Night Cream

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Shea butter, meadowfoam oil, and essential oils deeply nourish overnight, soften wrinkles, and leave skin smooth and restored by morning.

Main Ingredients – shea butter, meadowfoam seed oil, lemon essential oil, frankincense essential oil, sandalwood essential oil

Best for – deep nourishment, reduces wrinkles, repairs skin, improves softness, brightens complexion

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Tea Tree Oil Face Massage Gel For Acne Scar Treatment

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Tea tree oil, aloe vera gel, rosehip oil, and lavender help fight acne, fade scars, calm inflammation, and keep skin hydrated.

Main Ingredients – tea tree essential oil, lavender essential oil, rosehip seed oil, vitamin E oil, aloe vera gel

Best for – reduces acne, fades scars, soothes inflammation, hydrates skin, improves texture

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Your Own DIY Acne Gel That Works

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Aloe vera, tea tree oil, lavender, and cinnamon help control breakouts, soothe irritation, and keep skin clear and refreshed.

Main Ingredients – aloe vera gel, tea tree essential oil, lavender essential oil, cinnamon oil

Best for – treats acne, reduces inflammation, controls oil, clears pores, soothes skin

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