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Honey Whipped DIY Hand Cream

February 9, 2015 by Tiffany Davis 17 Comments

Today I bring you my recipe for Honey Whipped DIY Hand Cream.  There are only 4, all-natural, ingredients; and they are shelf stable, so you can keep it around for while.  This whipped DIY hand cream is great for the dry hands we get in the winter months and for gardeners in general.  I like that we can use this lotion without worrying about the chemicals and preservatives that are in most stuff at the store.  I love that it is virtually scent-free.  Even with essential oils it isn’t perfumey or over powering (however my dogs try to lick my feet when I first put it on).  My honey whipped DIY hand cream doesn’t stick around long, because we all love it!

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Honey Whipped – DIY Hand Cream

The ingredients for this DIY hand cream are few and reasonably priced – you’ll be able to make a lot or just a little as needed.  I have linked up all the ingredients for you in the recipe.

Ingredients

4 oz of Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

4 oz of Unrefined Organic Shea Butter

3 Tablespoons of Honey (preferable local, and raw if you can get it)

2 Teaspoons Organic Pure Vanilla Extract  (optional)

20 – 30 drop of  your favorite essential oil (I like this Frankincense for it skin healing properties)

Double boiler or glass bowl and pot

Hand Mixer

Glass container/s for storage

Steps for Honey Whipped – DIY Hand Cream

  1. Measure your ingredients out into your glass bowl or double boiler
  2. Over medium heat melt all the ingredients
  3. Cool completely (1 – 2 hours) in the refrigerator until mixture solidifies
  4. Use a spoons to scrape the mixture from the side of the bowl (don’t worry if there is honey at the bottom, it mixes in)
  5. Add essential oils, optional
  6. Whip with hand mixer
  7. Transfer to glass container for storage

Use this Honey Whipped – DIY Hand Cream to keep hand, heels and elbows smooth and crack free.  I like to keep it on my bedside table so and can put it on just before bed.  This makes a great gift – just add a cute ribbon and tag.

*In the warmer months this can melt a bit, you can keep it in the fridge for a cooling treat. 😉

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  1. Gloria says

    December 22, 2016 at 9:56 am

    Does the honey make it sticky? I made an eczema cream with honey and it was real sticky

    Reply
    • Tiffany Davis says

      December 22, 2016 at 10:39 am

      It can be a bit sticky at first but doesn’t stay sticky once it is rubbed in.

      Reply
  2. Carol L says

    August 14, 2017 at 4:12 pm

    What is the purpose of the vanilla extract? Is it just for fragrance or does it have some other purpose?
    Thank you for this recipe.

    Reply
  3. Shirley says

    January 10, 2018 at 12:29 pm

    Just made it this morning. Really sticky…

    Reply
    • Tiffany Davis says

      January 11, 2018 at 5:19 am

      Once you rub it in the sticky goes away and nourishes the skin.

      Reply
      • Nicole says

        August 26, 2018 at 4:23 pm

        Hope I will love it because it made a very big quantity of whipped hand cream ?

        Reply
  4. Claire says

    October 19, 2018 at 3:06 pm

    I’m wondering what the purpose of the honey is? I just made this recipe and it incredibly sticky. I had to wash it off my body because I found it so uncomfortable.

    Reply
    • Tiffany Davis says

      October 20, 2018 at 5:43 am

      Honey is so nourishing but you could leave it out. I find the stickiness wears off fairly quickly as the lotion is absorbed.

      Reply
  5. Terri says

    December 18, 2018 at 12:48 pm

    Made this hand cream to give to my girlfriends for Christmas. It feels amazing, and a little goes a long way. I also sampled this product on my face while continuing to bake goodies. After it absorbed, my face was a little sticky, but I know that honey is working magic on my skin. Thank you for this recipe.

    Reply
    • Tiffany Davis says

      December 19, 2018 at 1:35 pm

      The sticky goes away pretty fast. I’m so glad you liked it!

      Reply
  6. Candy says

    April 9, 2020 at 2:54 am

    Are you measuring the ounces by weight or volume?

    Reply
    • Tiffany Davis says

      April 9, 2020 at 8:57 am

      By weight

      Reply
  7. Carol L says

    March 23, 2021 at 12:16 pm

    What is the purpose of the vanilla extract? Is it just for fragrance or does it have some other purpose?
    Thank you for this recipe.

    Reply
    • Tiffany Davis says

      March 25, 2021 at 4:50 am

      Scent mainly

      Reply

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