Homemade Coconut Oil Hand Cream - Simple Recipes For Soft Hands

Coconut oil is a rich source of hydration and a protective barrier, making it ideal for nourishing and softening dry hands. It can be used to create a DIY coconut oil hand cream or used as a base for skincare products. Made from 100% natural ingredients, the benefits of coconut oil hand cream are wonderful.

Why Choose Coconut Oil for Hand Cream?

Coconut oil is a highly effective moisturiser due to its high concentration of active compounds and fatty acids. It provides a protective barrier, nourishing and softening even the most sensitive hands and skin. Its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties treat dry, rough skin, while its lauric acid antibacterial effects prevent infections. It also improves skin elasticity, resulting in softer, more supple hands. It can also be used for homemade hand cream for cracked skin.

DIY Coconut Oil Hand Cream Recipes

Here, we will provide various recipes for coconut oil hand cream, such as one without beeswax, one for dry hands, one with a non-greasy formula, one without shea butter, and one with glycerin.

Recipe 1. DIY Coconut Oil Hand Cream Without Beeswax

Homemade hand cream coconut oil products can be made without beeswax by using hydrating components such as shea butter, cocoa butter, and other oils instead of beeswax to obtain a creamy or solid texture.

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp coconut oil
• 2 tbsp shea butter or cocoa butter (optional substitute).
• 1 tsp vitamin E oil
• A few drops of lavender or rose essential oil

How to Make:

• Put the coconut oil and shea butter (or cocoa butter) in a heatproof bowl and melt them slowly in a double boiler (a bowl over a pan of hot water) until completely liquid.
• Now, remove from the fire and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes, but not until hardened.
• Now, stir in the vitamin E oil and your preferred essential oil (lavender or rose) and refrigerate the ingredients until they are slightly opaque and semi-solid (approximately 20-30 minutes).
• Now, whip the mixture with a hand mixer or whisk until it is light and fluffy, and after that, transfer this DIY coconut oil hand cream without beeswax to a clean, lidded jar or container.

Recipe 2. DIY Coconut Oil Hand Cream for Dry Hands

If you want to make DIY coconut oil hand cream for dry hands with only a few ingredients, try this recipe, which includes coconut oil, cocoa butter, jojoba oil, and vitamin E oil.

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tbsp cocoa butter
• 1 tsp jojoba oil
• 1 tsp vitamin E oil

How to Make:

• Place the coconut oil and cocoa butter in a heatproof bowl and melt slowly using the double boiler method (a bowl placed over simmering water).
• Once melted, remove from the heat and stir in the jojoba oil and vitamin E oil.
• Place the mixture in the refrigerator until it turns slightly opaque and begins to firm up (approximately 20-30 minutes).
• Finally, whip with a hand mixer for 3-5 minutes, until frothy and creamy, and transfer to a clean, dry, lidded jar.

Recipe 3. DIY Hand Cream Non-Greasy Formula

The secret to a DIY hand cream non-greasy product is to balance heavier oils with lighter humectants that sink into the skin more quickly, such as glycerin and aloe vera gel.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tbsp aloe vera gel
• 1 tbsp glycerin
• 3–4 drops of tea tree essential oil

How to Make:

• Use a double boiler or the microwave for a few seconds to gently warm the coconut oil until it is liquid.
• Now mix aloe vera gel and glycerin and blend to a creamy consistency by whisking thoroughly.
• Now, add the essential oil and stir until well combined.
• Finally, pour the mixture into a pump bottle or a little container.

Recipe 4. DIY Coconut Oil Hand Cream Without Shea Butter

If you want to know how to make hand cream without shea butter, consider this recipe, which uses cocoa butter or mango butter as the substitute ingredient, as well as glycerin, coconut oil, and rose essential oil. 

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tbsp cocoa butter or mango butter
• 1 tsp glycerin
• 2–3 drops rose essential oil

How to Make:

• In a heatproof bowl, combine coconut oil and cocoa butter (or mango butter) and melt gradually using the double boiler method until completely liquid.
• Now, remove from heat and allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes, until it begins to thicken but does not harden.
• Now, stir in the glycerin and rose essential oil and mix thoroughly.
• Finally, transfer the mixture to a clean jar or container with a cover.

Recipe 5. DIY Hand Cream with Glycerin

Here's a simple recipe for DIY hand cream with glycerin that includes coconut oil, aloe vera gel, and lemon essential oil. It will be lighter, more hydrating, and less greasy than heavier butter-based creams.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tbsp glycerin
• 1 tbsp aloe vera gel
• A few drops of lemon essential oil

How to Make:

• Warm the coconut oil gradually in a double boiler or in the microwave for a few seconds.
• Now, combine aloe vera gel and glycerin in the coconut oil and whisk thoroughly until smooth and creamy.
• Now, stir in the lemon essential oil until completely blended.
• Finally, pour the mixture into a clean jar or pump container.

Tips for Storing Homemade Coconut Hand Cream

• To store homemade coconut hand cream, put it in a clean, airtight jar and keep it in a cool, dry area away from sunshine and heat.
• Refrigerate or freeze the cream to extend its shelf life, especially if your recipe calls for perishable ingredients such as aloe vera or fresh herbs.
• Always keep your hands and utensils clean to avoid introducing moisture or bacteria that can cause mould and spoilage.

Conclusion

Now you know how easy it is to prepare coconut hand cream. You might try one of these simple coconut hand cream recipes, or you can also try coconut milk hand cream. They will leave your skin soft and smooth, with supple, glowing skin and an even complexion. So make your own Coconut Hand Cream, and enjoy the process and results of your efforts! Your hands will thank you.