Have you just started with DIY? Great fun! With this basic day cream you are always in good shape. You can endlessly vary with this yourself. Add your favourite ingredients and essential oil and your own day cream is ready.

Natural

Preparation5 min.

Total time20 min.

Recipe per:1 potje (30 ml )

LevelIntermediate

Shelf life12 months

Total ingredient price:

€43.94

Makes at most

12 x potje (30 ml )

Price per potje

€3.66

Tools

€0.00

Preparation5 min.

Total time20 min.

Recipe per:1 potje (30 ml )

LevelIntermediate

Shelf life12 months

Ingredients

GRAM

PRODUCTS

23.17g

€2.49

€6.50

2.1g

€7.99

1.75g

Glycerine (Vegetable) - 300ml

€8.49

0.105g

€5.99

0.3g

€5.99

0.175g

€10.99

Optional ingredients

GRAM

PRODUCTS

0.35g

€11.99

Tools

QTY

PRODUCTS

Glass Jar - Brown (incl. lid)

30 ml

•

€1.99

Measuring Cup (Heat-Resistant Glass)

Set van 3 (25 + 150 + 400 ml)

•

€16.49

pH Meter (Hanna HI-98100)

Sold out

pH-Meter & Bewaarvloeistof Set

•

€92.99

Demineralized Water

Sold out

500 ml

•

€2.99

Citric Acid Monohydrate

500 Gram

•

€6.50

Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate)

1000 gram

•

€5.99

Mini Garden (set)

1x klein + 1x groot

•

€4.99

Double Boiler Melting Pan - Stainless Steel

klein

•

€10.99

PH-Strips

100 strips

•

€4.79

Digital Thermometer

Zilver

•

€7.99

Digital (Precision) Scale

Sold out

NV-500

•

€24.99

Instructions

Heat the demineralised water in a measuring cup or melting pot.

At the same time, heat Sweet Almond Oil with the Vegetal in another measuring cup or melting pot.

Mix the Glycerine and Xanthan Gum in a small bowl into a paste.

Once the water and the oil are both 70 degrees, take the pots off the heat.

Add the oil to the water while stirring.

If you have used melting pots, pour the mixture over into a glass or measuring cup.

Now add the Glycerine with Xanthan Gum and stir it through with a mini whisk or electric mini mixer.

Keep stirring until the mixture is below 40 degrees, doing this over an ice bath if necessary.

Once it is below 40 degrees you add the preservative. Stir well again.

Add the Vitamin E oil and stir.

Add the Essential Oil and stir.

Measure the pH and make sure it is at 5.5. Please note, you will have to dilute the cream in a separate bowl for the correct measurement - see tutorial below.

Pour over into a jar and place in the fridge for an hour and your day cream is ready.

Please note: Some emulsifiers need a day to stabilise, so your cream or lotion will look even better tomorrow.

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Usage

Apply the cream to your face every morning and massage in well. Apply the cream after your cleanse and after watery serums and before oils, balms or butters.

Ingredients

GRAM

PRODUCTS

23.17g

€2.49

€6.50

2.1g

€7.99

1.75g

Glycerine (Vegetable) - 300ml

€8.49

0.105g

€5.99

0.3g

€5.99

0.175g

€10.99

Optional ingredients

GRAM

PRODUCTS

0.35g

€11.99

Tools & accessories

Tools

QTY

PRODUCTS

Glass Jar - Brown (incl. lid)

30 ml

•

€1.99

Measuring Cup (Heat-Resistant Glass)

Set van 3 (25 + 150 + 400 ml)

•

€16.49

pH Meter (Hanna HI-98100)

Sold out

pH-Meter & Bewaarvloeistof Set

•

€92.99

Demineralized Water

Sold out

500 ml

•

€2.99

Citric Acid Monohydrate

500 Gram

•

€6.50

Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate)

1000 gram

•

€5.99

Mini Garden (set)

1x klein + 1x groot

•

€4.99

Double Boiler Melting Pan - Stainless Steel

klein

•

€10.99

PH-Strips

100 strips

•

€4.79

Digital Thermometer

Zilver

•

€7.99

Digital (Precision) Scale

Sold out

NV-500

•

€24.99

Instructions

Heat the demineralised water in a measuring cup or melting pot.

At the same time, heat Sweet Almond Oil with the Vegetal in another measuring cup or melting pot.

Mix the Glycerine and Xanthan Gum in a small bowl into a paste.

Once the water and the oil are both 70 degrees, take the pots off the heat.

Add the oil to the water while stirring.

If you have used melting pots, pour the mixture over into a glass or measuring cup.

Now add the Glycerine with Xanthan Gum and stir it through with a mini whisk or electric mini mixer.

Keep stirring until the mixture is below 40 degrees, doing this over an ice bath if necessary.

Once it is below 40 degrees you add the preservative. Stir well again.

Add the Vitamin E oil and stir.

Add the Essential Oil and stir.

Measure the pH and make sure it is at 5.5. Please note, you will have to dilute the cream in a separate bowl for the correct measurement - see tutorial below.

Pour over into a jar and place in the fridge for an hour and your day cream is ready.

Please note: Some emulsifiers need a day to stabilise, so your cream or lotion will look even better tomorrow.

Are you following this recipe? Share your photos in the communityand earn points!

Usage

Apply the cream to your face every morning and massage in well. Apply the cream after your cleanse and after watery serums and before oils, balms or butters.

RECIPE

Facial Cream

Basic Day Cream

Name: Basic Day Cream
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: Demineralized Water; Sweet Almond Oil (Cold-pressed); Natural Emulsifier (Vegetal / Montanov 68); Glycerine (Vegetable); Xanthan Gum; GreenServative - Preservative; Vitamin E Oil (70% Tocopherol); Fresh Balance EO Blend

4.0

Notes

Natural

Preparation5 min.

Total time20 min.

Recipe per:1 potje (30 ml )

LevelIntermediate

Shelf life12 months

Total ingredient price:

€43.94

Makes at most

12 x potje (30 ml )

Price per potje

€3.66

Tools

€0.00

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24/11/2025

Heerlijke dagcrème

Ideaal om mee te starten als beginner, ik heb nu zelf wat aanpassingen gedaan. Je hebt er ook niet veel van nodig en het voelt zalig en puur op je hui... lees meer

Heidi

Age56-60

Rijpe huid,Droge huid

Purpose

Pigmentvlekken,Rode vlekken,Fijne lijntjes

UseDIY

20/8/2024

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Mirthe Willems

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Basic Day Cream

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