DIY Kombucha Night Cream With Essential Oils
Crunchy gals and guys know kombucha is a delicious, nutritious beverage filled with fermented tea and probiotics. Well, it’s time to take that kombucha love to the next level. New to skincare, kombucha is sweeping the natural beauty industry as being a highly effective ingredient that benefits the skin in a multitude of ways.
Kombucha is a fermented tea drink made with probiotics and good bacteria. Fermented ingredients are ideal for sensitive skin, in that they’re less irritating than other active ingredients in skincare, they balance the skin’s pH and are also effective for skin issues like acne and rosacea. Furthermore, the good bacteria in probiotics produce an antibacterial effect against bad, unwanted bacteria.
Pair these ingredients with skin loving essential oils like Carrot Seed, Hemp and Rosemary Spanish and you have yourself an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, skin soothing cream that’ll enhance the appearance and feel of skin. Here’s how to make your very own kombucha night cream.
What you need
1 Kombucha scoby with starter liquid
Solubilizer (manufacturer’s recommended amount)
Preservative (manufacturer’s recommended amount)
6 drops Green tea extract
½ cup Avocado
4 drops Carrot Seed
8 drops Hemp
12 drops Rosemary Spanish
Container(s)
How to
Yield: 12 oz of kombucha night cream
Shelf life: Approximately 6 months
Add the kombucha starter liquid to a bowl. Cut the scoby into pieces using a knife- it is thick and cutting may take time. Then, add the scoby pieces to a bowl and add all ingredients. Using an immersion blender, thoroughly mix ingredients.
Note: The recommended amount of preservative and solubilizer will differ depending on what type you use. For this recipe, we used Symbio Solv Clear as the solubilizer at a 1:1 ratio with the oil. We also used Liquid Germall Plus as the preservative at .2%. No preservative is necessary if you plan on making a small batch, refrigerating it and discarding it within two weeks.
About the Author, Danielle De Guzman
Danielle De Guzman is the former Social Media Manager for Edens Garden. Danielle’s background in the beauty industry sparked her interest in natural, non-toxic skincare and holistic remedies. Her passion for essential oils and people shines in her work and in her daily interactions.
This article was reviewed by our Lead Aromatherapist,
Bella Martinez is a Certified Aromatherapist, Natural Skincare Formulator and Edens Garden’s lead aromatherapist. An industry expert, Bella has spent years training and learning in the aromatherapy field, which she continues annually. Her passion is taking evidence-based aromatherapy and making it approachable for all.
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