DIY Custom Scented Hand Cream for Dad
This Father’s Day, give Dad a gift that’s both practical and personal - a custom-scented hand cream you’ve made yourself. Using our Hydrating Hand Cream Base (Unscented), you can easily create a nourishing cream that leaves hands soft, smooth, and cared for.
Simply add a few drops of fragrance oil or essential oil to the base and blend well. For a masculine touch, try woody, earthy, or spicy scents like Oud Wood & Moss, Dragon’s Blood, or Sandalwood. Packaged in a jar or tin, this simple DIY project makes a thoughtful, handcrafted gift that Dad will actually use.
It’s quick, easy, and a perfect way to show a little extra care this Father’s Day.
How to Use
Massage a small amount into hands daily. Leaves skin soft, hydrated, and lightly scented.
Hydrating Hand Cream - unscented
Oud Wood and Moss Fragrance
Cedarwood Virginian
Sandalwood (Australian)
Dragon's Blood Fragrance Oil
Jar with Black Aluminium Lid 180g
Equipment
- Clean glass or stainless-steel bowl.
- Spoon for stirring
Ingredients
- 100 g Lotus Oils Hydrating Hand Cream (Unscented)
- 5–10 drops Essential Oil or Fragrance Oil (try Oud Wood & Moss, Dragon’s Blood, Sandalwood, or Cedarwood for masculine blends)
💡 Tips
- Add a few drops of Vitamin E Oil for extra nourishment.
- For a cooling effect, add a drop of Peppermint Essential Oil.
Follow these steps:
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1
Scoop the hand cream base into a clean glass or stainless-steel bowl.
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Add your chosen fragrance or essential oil, starting with 5 drops. Mix thoroughly.
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3
Test the scent strength — add a few more drops if desired (max 10 drops per 100g).
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Spoon into a jar or tin, label, and it’s ready to gift!
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