Anti Aging/ Face/ Natural Skin Care

DIY Frankincense Anti-Aging Cream

Updated: September 7, 2021

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Anti-Aging Cream

Frankincense essential oil is considered the most powerful oil for treating skin conditions.

It is the best oil to beautify and rejuvenate skin when applied topically and to promote the cellular health of the skin.

The important benefit of frankincense oil is to heal the skin by treating wrinkles, scars, and dark spots.

So, why not add this oil to the daily skincare regime and get healthy and glowing skin.

This frankincense anti-aging cream is the best way to give proper nutrients to your skin.

Let’s take a look at the ingredients of anti-aging cream and how it can help.


Benefits Of DIY Frankincense Anti-Aging Cream

Frankincense Essential Oil

Frankincense is an antiseptic and disinfectant agent that has antimicrobial effects.

It has the ability to treat acne or pimples and prevents future ones.

It regenerates new skin cells at a faster rate which ultimately heals scars, wrinkles, stretch marks, and even pregnancy marks.

Frankincense oil lightens dark spots and exfoliates dead skin cells.

Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, it heals and rejuvenates the skin.

Is your skin experiencing dryness?

Frankincense can help! Whenever your skin is feeling or looking unmoisturized or marred by harsh weather, apply this Frankincense anti-aging cream to help hydrate and rejuvenate the skin.


Shea Butter

Shea Butter has shown to be a superb moisturizer, with exceptional healing properties for the skin.

It is an all-natural healing Vitamin A cream and Vitamin A is very important for many skin conditions including wrinkles, acne, blemishes, and eczema.

Vitamin E found in shea butter helps to bring the softness back into a rough and leathery complexion.

It actually helps to mitigate the damaging effects of photoaging, which include dark spots and sagging skin.


Rosehip Oil

The rosehip oil has anti-aging benefits due to its antioxidant property.

It is high in vitamin A and Vitamin C which are the perfect nutrients needed to remove fine lines and wrinkles.

They encourage healthy skin cell production.

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Argan Oil

Argan oil is rich in vitamin E, linoleic acids, and essential omega fatty acids which repairs and hydrates the skin.

This oil makes an excellent moisturizer with anti-inflammatory qualities for red, reactive skin.

It is an excellent oil for healing irritated or damaged skin.


Geranium Essential Oil

Geranium essential oil is one of the most potent and trustworthy essential oils when it comes to fighting signs of aging, wrinkles, and puffy eyes.

It regenerates new cells and makes the skin firm and helps reduce age spots and dark circles.

Note: Pictures have been changed but the recipe is the same.


Procedure For Frankincense Anti-Aging Cream

4.5 from 2 reviews
DIY Frankincense Anti-Aging Cream
 
Get your skin nourished with frankincense anti-aging cream which has many benefits. It removes wrinkles, scar, dark spots, and firms skin.
Author:
Recipe type: Face And Body Cream
Cuisine: DIY, Beauty
Ingredients
Instructions
How To Make
  1. Make sure that your blender or immersion blender, bowl, and all utensils are very clean when you make this. If they’re not fully sanitized, then your cream can grow bacteria or mold. Clean everything with hot soapy water, then swab with rubbing alcohol or vinegar and let air dry.
  2. Melt shea and cocoa butter(if adding) using a double boiler system. When the butter has melted, add argan oil and rosehip oil in the melted butter and mix well.
  3. Let this mixture cool until it’s room temperature. It should look creamy, thick, and opaque, but don’t let it get solid.
  4. Whip the mixture at high speed until it becomes fluffy and creamy. It will take about 5 to 10 minutes or more for everything to fully incorporate.
  5. Now, add all essential oils and vitamin e oil(if adding) to the bowl and mix everything well.
  6. Now, transfer the cream to an airtight jar. Store in a clean and dry place.
How To Apply
  1. Apply it twice a day on a cleansed face or wherever you want on the skin.
Notes
1. It contains essential oils so do a patch test before applying it.

2. You can store this cream for 3-4 months(depends on the weather) and keep it away from direct sunlight.

3. Update – Few readers have asked about the difference in the final texture of the cream. For them, it’s less creamy and more liquidy. For that, I have added cocoa butter to the recipe which will provide a more creamy texture to the recipe. Adding cocoa butter to the recipe is completely optional.


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Now that you know how Frankincense oil can help you fight your Anti Aging issues, check out the 10 Best Essential Oils For Anti Aging Skin and How to use them.

 

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74 Comments

  • Reply
    Marlene
    July 24, 2018 at 7:56 am

    Thank you so much for your email. I love reading them.

  • Reply
    Miss Naseem Khan
    August 10, 2018 at 11:57 am

    Hi I think that this cream will do me a good , by removing all my dark spots on my cheeks and nose.I would like to know if you sell it on line.I am interested on trying it Thank you.

    • Reply
      Mamta
      August 11, 2018 at 8:52 am

      Hi Naseem,
      This cream will help in dark spots removal. Unfortunately, I don’t sell this online but you can make your own at home.

  • Reply
    Sandra
    August 12, 2018 at 5:26 pm

    I just made this recipe but after 30 minutes on fast speed with a hand mixer/blender it is still runny. I followed the instructions. In step 3, I waited until mixture was room temperature, then continued. It wasn’t that thick when I continue. Did I not let mixture sit long enough? Recipe is still runny.

    • Reply
      Mamta
      February 5, 2019 at 6:35 am

      Hi Sandra,
      Try adding 1-2 tablespoon of cocoa butter.

  • Reply
    Fletcher
    September 1, 2018 at 4:49 pm

    My mixture never got thick and creamy. I whipped oil everywhere. I made sure it was cool. any way to save my ingredients?

    • Reply
      Mamta
      October 4, 2018 at 6:03 am

      Hi Fletcher, you can keep the oil mixture in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes and then whip the mixture to make it creamy.

  • Reply
    Katherine
    September 1, 2018 at 9:15 pm

    Does this recipe not need an emulsifier?

    • Reply
      Mamta
      September 3, 2018 at 5:34 am

      Hi Katherine, This recipe does not contain emulsifying wax because it is made with only oils.

  • Reply
    Denise
    September 4, 2018 at 9:39 pm

    This cream sounds lovely! But the essential oils seems like way more that the 1-2% suggested amount to use in a base. Will it not become a bit harsh for the skin over time? Thanks.

    • Reply
      Mamta
      October 5, 2018 at 2:42 pm

      Hi Denise,
      Thanks for pointing this out. The complete mixture is approximately 170 ml and I have used less than 2% essential oil in the recipe. There is nothing to worry about. It will not be harsh on your skin. Do let me know if you have any other query. Thanks again.

  • Reply
    Christine
    September 17, 2018 at 7:51 pm

    What size jar do you use for this recipe and how many jars does it make?

    • Reply
      Mamta
      October 5, 2018 at 2:25 pm

      Hi Christine,
      I have used the 4oz size container and it will produce only 1 container.

  • Reply
    Nnenna
    September 28, 2018 at 6:57 am

    Thanks for sharing.Since this butter doesn’t contain water,cant it last for up to 6 months?

    • Reply
      Mamta
      October 5, 2018 at 2:15 pm

      Hi Nnenna,
      The shelf life depends entirely on the weather and humidity. That’s why I recommend making this in small batches. For me, it generally lasts for around 2-3 months.

  • Reply
    Colette
    September 30, 2018 at 11:16 pm

    I am allergic to Shea butter could you use anything else

    • Reply
      Mamta
      October 4, 2018 at 5:14 am

      Hi Colette, you can choose any butter like olive butter, cocoa butter, mango butter, almond butter, and kokum butter.

  • Reply
    Saner
    October 3, 2018 at 11:53 pm

    Hi, This sounds like a very nice “cream” but I would have called it a serum or salve because of the lack of water or other additives that can cause it to mold. The shelf life of this cream should be the shelf life if the least stable of oils in the recipe. (As long as the cream is not contaminated by use) I would imagine that the shelf life would be at least 6m- 1 yr. Am I wrong?

    • Reply
      Mamta
      October 5, 2018 at 2:05 pm

      Hi, Saner,
      As I stay in a humid place which produces mold in shea butter. Due to this, I have recommended to make it in small batches and use it within 4-6 weeks. So the shelf life depends entirely on the weather at your place.

  • Reply
    Alanna P
    October 13, 2018 at 6:48 pm

    I can’t get a creamy texture no matter how much I whip this … it remains oily and not what I was expecting and not what the photo portrays… I even tried putting the pyrex cup in cold water to help pit along while whipping.

    • Reply
      Mamta
      February 5, 2019 at 6:47 am

      Hi Alanna, try adding more shea butter or add cocoa butter to thicken the cream.

  • Reply
    Snow flakey
    November 3, 2018 at 5:02 am

    I keep it in fridge and use smaller amounts. I also add oils as I use it in the smaller amounts.

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    Shari
    November 10, 2018 at 3:49 pm

    I noticed the frankincense oil that you order from Amazon is really cheap compared to Young Living. What is the difference? If I use the frankincense oil from Young Living and it’s 100% do I use the same amount?

    • Reply
      Mamta
      November 21, 2018 at 2:58 pm

      Hi Shari,
      You can use your favorite brand of essential oil. Yes, you would use the same amount as in the recipe.

  • Reply
    Linda
    November 11, 2018 at 2:51 am

    Can you also add cbd, I think that’s what it’s called from marijuana. For Fibromyalgia relief?

    • Reply
      Mamta
      November 21, 2018 at 2:57 pm

      Hi Linda,
      Sorry, I am not sure how CBD would go along with the recipe.

      • Reply
        Terri Buffalohead
        January 26, 2021 at 5:46 am

        Hi Linda,
        I use CBD in a lot of the cremes and body butters I make. However, you cannot use just any CBD. I buy pure CBD powder and process it before adding to my mixture. It really helps with my pain.

  • Reply
    Cindy
    November 12, 2018 at 10:14 am

    Where do you buy the butters? Is there a brand you use ? Can’t wait to try this! Thank you for sharing.

    • Reply
      Mamta
      November 21, 2018 at 2:55 pm

      Hi Cindy,
      You can buy the butters from Amazon or from your local department store.

  • Reply
    Vanessa
    November 12, 2018 at 10:59 pm

    Hi! I made the recipe and really like it! However, its texture turned out a little weird… it’s not creamy like in the picture but it’s pretty much the consistency of plain shea butter. I whipped it for ten minutes. Any suggestions for next time? Thanks!

    • Reply
      Mamta
      November 21, 2018 at 2:49 pm

      Hi Vanessa,
      Few readers like you have asked about the difference in the final texture of the creamy. For them, it’s less creamy and more liquidy. For that, I have added cocoa butter in the recipe which will provide more creamy texture to the recipe. Although the less creamy texture is not a problem.

  • Reply
    Delia
    November 21, 2018 at 6:09 pm

    If I do not have all the oils can I just eliminate the ones I do not have or do you have other suggested oils to use?

    • Reply
      Mamta
      January 11, 2019 at 5:52 am

      Hi Delia, Please tell the oils that you don’t have right now. I can suggest other oils to substitute them.

  • Reply
    Margaret G Mc Kenna
    November 23, 2018 at 4:39 pm

    Thank You for this lovely recipe, I have tried out this and found the cream to be very hard indeed ,
    What can i do to resolve this problem Please

    • Reply
      Mamta
      January 11, 2019 at 5:49 am

      Hi Margaret, you mix an extra 2-3 tablespoons of argan oil or any other your favorite carrier oil to make the cream smooth and creamy.

  • Reply
    Heather
    December 14, 2018 at 11:38 am

    Thanks for this recipe! I plan to use this for my first stab at homemade lotion/face cream. My question is… is cocoa butter ok to use on the face or will it clog pores? Should I use beeswax or cornstarch instead to thicken it? I’m curious to get your input on this. Thank you!

    • Reply
      Mamta
      December 17, 2018 at 8:14 am

      Hi Heather, I recommend not to use cocoa butter recipes on your face if your skin is oily or acne-prone. You can use beeswax to thicken the consistency of cream.

  • Reply
    Kim
    December 25, 2018 at 2:20 pm

    How can you adjust the recipe to make it with SPF? Can you add zinc oxide powder? If so, how much?

  • Reply
    Yana
    January 29, 2019 at 7:16 am

    Thank you for the recipe! I did a first batch with cocoa butter added as you recommended and found it to be pretty dense/firm. I also added a few drops of rose oil – is that OK to use in this cream?
    I am almost out and plan to skip the cocoa butter. Will skipping this ingredient make the cream less effective? Having said that – I love the cream. I gave some away to try to friends and family. My daughter loves it too. I find that I like to add extra Frankincense oil or Lavender or Rose at the time of application. I hope I am not messing up my skin by adding more essential oils. Lol.
    Thanks again.

    • Reply
      Mamta
      January 30, 2019 at 7:56 am

      Hi Yana,
      I am glad that you loved the recipe. You can skip the cocoa butter but the consistency of cream will be different from the previous one. The cream will be less firm. If it is ok for you then you can skip adding cocoa butter.
      Also, You can add different essential oils to your cream as per your skin need but the dilution percentage of essential oils should not be more than 2%-2.5%.

      Thanks
      Mamta

  • Reply
    Julia
    February 3, 2019 at 7:46 am

    Can I substitute Argan oil for avocado oil? Would it be better to lower the amount and increase rosehip oil?

    • Reply
      Mamta
      February 4, 2019 at 5:16 am

      Hi Julia,
      Yes you can substitute argan oil for avocado oil. And, also You can increase the amount of rosehip oil by lowering the amount of avocado oil.

      • Reply
        Julia
        February 5, 2019 at 6:12 pm

        I was thinking that because the avocado can overpower blends that would be the reason to lower the amount and increase the rosehip. Just waiting for my new jars to arrive so that I can make this. Thank you

  • Reply
    Stacey
    February 14, 2019 at 2:34 am

    I love the idea of this but I followed the instructions exactly and it is like water. Please tell me how to make it thick enough to use as a cream? Thank you

    • Reply
      Mamta
      February 17, 2019 at 9:32 am

      Hi Stacey,
      You can add 2-3 tbsp shea butter or cocoa butter or beeswax to thicken the cream. Just melt everything and let it cool down and then whip the cream.

  • Reply
    Chrissa
    March 3, 2019 at 5:39 pm

    Can the Shea butter be replaced by something else? I’m allergic to it, but would really like to try this recipe.

    • Reply
      Mamta
      March 12, 2019 at 6:41 am

      Hi Chrissa,
      You can use mango butter.

  • Reply
    Susan
    March 3, 2019 at 9:17 pm

    Thank you for this recipe. I would like to substitute something for cocoa butter. Do you have any suggestions? Would beeswax work? If so, how much?

    • Reply
      Mamta
      March 12, 2019 at 6:18 am

      Hi Susan,
      Beeswax will work perfectly in the recipe. Just add 1 tablespoon grated beeswax in the recipe.

  • Reply
    Janice
    April 10, 2019 at 10:52 pm

    I have made this recipe 3 times now and it sets up so hard I have to scrape it out. Do I need to whip it longer to keep it soft?

    • Reply
      Mamta
      May 23, 2019 at 8:07 am

      Hi Janice,
      The cream can be hard because of cocoa butter. You can skip it or try adding more liquid oils except coconut oil to make it creamy. Let know you have any problems.

  • Reply
    Marlene
    April 20, 2019 at 1:40 pm

    Hi your jars look so loverly. Where van i get them

    • Reply
      Mamta
      May 23, 2019 at 7:57 am

      Hi Marlene,
      Glad you loved them. You can buy from Amazon. Here is the link.

  • Reply
    Dharmendra
    May 2, 2019 at 5:40 pm

    will it work as mention above in this article then it great .

  • Reply
    Anne Mariendal
    May 30, 2019 at 7:26 pm

    This seems like a wonderful cream, I’d like to try making it. Bur wonder…do you melt the shea butter and the cocoa butter before you measure it in cups and tablespoons? It seems the only way to get the right measures…? Or do you happen to know the weight of the ingredients that are not fluid? Wonder if this might be the reason when people end up with a cream that is too fluid….that the measuring is not exact…?

  • Reply
    Judy
    June 13, 2019 at 2:08 pm

    I have been looking for a face cream that I can use as a moisturizer as well as add zinc oxide to for UV protection. I have recently discovered hemp oil and love it. Could I use that as my carrier oil? Also, where is the best place to research different methods and why/when to use a preservative?

    • Reply
      Mamta
      August 12, 2019 at 6:31 am

      Hi Judy, you can use hemp oil as a carrier oil in this cream.

  • Reply
    Connie
    June 18, 2019 at 2:19 am

    I made this cream. After letting it cool to room temperature, I placed it in the fridge and kept a close eye on it until it was opaque. It whipped up nicely, but it was closer to 30mins on high speed. I used 2 tbsp of cocoa butter and found it a bit oilier then I wanted. Perhaps 1 tbsp next time…

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    Abdulahad
    June 21, 2019 at 6:16 pm

    A.o.a mam I have linear lichen planus for 1 year i have treatment from skin specialist for 1 year but not my skin is good plz tell me strong respie for my skin disease thanku mam

    • Reply
      Mamta
      January 27, 2020 at 5:11 pm

      Hi,
      I don’t think I am an expert in this. You should talk to a dermatologist for suggestions on this.

  • Reply
    Abdulahad
    June 21, 2019 at 6:19 pm

    Plz give must response i am worried about my skin

  • Reply
    Arpita
    July 3, 2019 at 3:07 pm

    Hi can I use it for summers? Or pls suggest some anti aging night cream diy for summers.

  • Reply
    Gabriela Barraza
    August 3, 2019 at 7:21 pm

    Hi everybody, here some tips for those that find the cocoa butter make it more hard than you want.
    To get a mousse consistency you can add coconut oil instead of cocoa butter, and use some Apricot Kernel oil that it’s less oily and absorb fast. It’s very important to put it on ice or in the fridge to harden it up a bit before whipping it up. If you feel it still need some consistency, put it back extra 5 minutes.

  • Reply
    Naomi
    August 3, 2019 at 7:32 pm

    Can I leave out the coco butter? I have everything else.

    • Reply
      Mamta
      August 12, 2019 at 6:05 am

      Hi Naomi,
      Yes, you can leave the cocoa butter.

  • Reply
    Marisol Landazuri
    November 8, 2019 at 2:58 am

    Hi is this cream good for acne prone skin?
    Thanks

    • Reply
      Mamta
      November 22, 2019 at 7:58 am

      Hi Marisol,
      This cream is all good for acne-prone skin if you don’t add cocoa butter. Skip the cocoa butter and follow all the steps to make this cream.

  • Reply
    Marianne
    May 15, 2020 at 8:53 pm

    Hello Mamta,

    This sounds wonderful, but my very beginner experience with shea and coco butters is that the texture goes back to being hard. But I haven’t tried it with so many other oils. Does your recipe stay soft and creamy, or does it get more solid again. Thank you for your time.

    Best Wishes,

    Marianne

    • Reply
      Mamta
      June 7, 2020 at 3:35 am

      Hi Marianne,
      Whenever you find that your product gets solid and hard, you can adjust the ratio of liquid oils and butter. You just have to re-melt the product. Increase the amount of liquid oil if your product gets hard and increase the amount of butter if your product is liquidy. The consistency of product also depends on the weather. You have to increase the ratio of liquid oils in the winter.

  • Reply
    Carol
    May 8, 2021 at 9:06 am

    WOuld it be okay to use coconut oil for this recipe instead of shea butter and cocoa butter?

    • Reply
      Mamta
      May 12, 2021 at 6:14 am

      Hi Carol,
      You can replace cocoa butter but shea butter gives a firm and creamy texture to cream. Using coconut oil will make cream semi-solid or liquidy in texture. If you do not mind the texture of the cream, you can go ahead with coconut oil.

  • Reply
    Sherrie
    March 4, 2022 at 6:17 am

    Is there a difference between argon oil and bio oil? Can I swap it out for my oil?

    • Reply
      Mamta
      March 8, 2022 at 6:08 am

      Hi Sherrie,
      Yes they are different. Bio oil is a blend of multiple oils, while argan oil is a single oil extracted from argan nuts.

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