Chamomile Night Cream
This DIY Chamomile Night Cream is a dreamy, creamy, easy skincare DIY that’s perfect for soothing your skin before bed. Made with chamomile-infused olive oil, coconut oil, and a touch of beeswax, this luxurious blend locks in moisture and leaves your skin feeling soft and nourished.
Why You’ll Love This Homemade Night Cream
Made with chamomile-infused olive oil, coconut oil, and beeswax, this ultra rich blend locks in moisture, making it perfect for mature skin in need of extra hydration. A touch of vitamin E adds antioxidant benefits, while lavender and chamomile essential oils deliver a calming aroma and to help you unwind before bed.
This night cream is ideal for mature or dry skin that craves deep nourishment. While it’s not suited for acne-prone skin due to the comedogenic nature of coconut oil, it works wonders for mature skin that needs a little extra pampering. And bonus: this homemade night cream is extremely budget friendly to make!
Chamomile-Infused Olive Oil
- Hydration & Moisture: Olive oil is rich in healthy fats and antioxidants, including vitamin E, which deeply hydrates and helps retain skin moisture.
- Anti-Inflammatory: Chamomile infusion enhances the oil with soothing properties, reducing redness and calming irritation—a common concern for aging skin.
- Antioxidant Benefits: Protects the skin from environmental stressors that can accelerate signs of aging.
Coconut Oil
- Rich Moisturization: Coconut oil is excellent for locking in moisture, making it ideal for mature skin that tends to be drier.
- Fatty Acids: Contains lauric acid, which helps strengthen the skin barrier and promotes a smooth, plump appearance.
- Healing Properties: Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and repairs the skin’s natural barrier.
Beeswax
- Protective Barrier: Beeswax creates a light, breathable barrier on the skin, locking in moisture without clogging pores (on non-acne-prone skin).
- Soothing & Softening: Adds a creamy texture while softening the skin and protecting it from dehydration.
Vitamin E
- Potent Antioxidant: Vitamin E oil helps neutralize free radicals, which can lead to premature aging.
- Skin Repair: Enhances the skin’s ability to heal and repair itself, reducing the appearance of fine lines and improving elasticity.
Lavender Essential Oil
- Calming Aroma: Lavender essential oil promotes relaxation, helping you unwind and potentially improving your sleep quality—a bonus for healthy skin renewal.
- Skin-Soothing: Reduces inflammation and redness, which can become more prominent with age.
Chamomile Essential Oil
- Anti-Inflammatory & Calming: Chamomile essential oil helps soothe sensitive, irritated skin while promoting a more even skin tone.
- Antioxidant Properties: Supports skin repair and protects against environmental damage.
Why It’s Perfect for Mature Skin
This combination of ingredients delivers:
- Deep hydration for dry, aging skin.
- Protection against environmental stressors that cause wrinkles and dullness.
- Soothing and calming effects for sensitive or irritated skin.
- Enhanced skin barrier function, promoting smoothness and elasticity
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 3 tablespoons chamomile-infused olive oil
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon beeswax pellets
- 1/4 teaspoon vitamin E
- 5 drops lavender essential oil
- 5 drops chamomile essential oil
How to Make Chamomile Night Cream
- Make your Chamomile Infused Olive Oil the day of, or 4-6 weeks before making the night cream.
- If needed here are the full instructions on how to make Chamomile Infused Oil.
- Melt the oils and beeswax
Combine chamomile-infused olive oil, coconut oil, and beeswax pellets in a double boiler. Heat gently, stirring occasionally, until the beeswax melts completely. - Cool slightly
Remove the mixture from heat and let it cool for a couple of minutes. - Add vitamin E and essential oils
Stir in the vitamin E, lavender essential oil, and chamomile essential oil. - Whip for a light texture (optional)
For a lighter, whipped consistency, use a hand mixer or whisk until the cream thickens. - Store your cream
Transfer the cream into a clean, airtight jar. Store in a cool, dark place and use within 3–6 months for best results.
How to Use
After cleansing your face, gently massage a small amount of Chamomile Night Cream onto your skin. Let it work its magic overnight, and wake up to soft, nourished skin that feels as good as it looks. If your skin is prone to breakouts, try using this night cream every other day instead of daily. This allows your skin to enjoy the benefits without overwhelming it.
Materials
- 3 tablespoons chamomile-infused olive oil
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon beeswax pellets
- 1/4 teaspoon vitamin E
- 5 drops lavender essential oil
- 5 drops chamomile essential oil
Instructions
- Make your Chamomile Infused Olive Oil the day of, or 4-6 weeks before making the night cream.
- If needed here are the full instructions on how to make Chamomile Infused Oil.
- Combine chamomile-infused olive oil, coconut oil, and beeswax pellets in a double boiler. Heat gently, stirring occasionally, until the beeswax melts completely.
- Cool slightly. Remove the mixture from heat and let it cool for a couple of minutes.
- Add vitamin E and essential oils. Stir in the vitamin E, lavender essential oil, and chamomile essential oil.
- Whip for a light texture (optional) For a lighter, whipped consistency, use a hand mixer or whisk until the cream thickens.
- Transfer the cream into a clean, airtight jar. Store in a cool, dark place and use within 3–6 months for best results.
