DIY Dilo Oil Cream
Recently, I stumbled upon a teeny-tiny jar of cream with a price tag that could make a billionaire wince. Its star ingredient? Dilo oil – also known as Tamanu oil or the tongue-twisting Calophyllum inophyllum. This oil is a dark green, thick, fatty godsend with a scent that's as unique as its name.
This miraculous oil is like a Swiss army knife for your skin – anti-inflammatory, chock-full of antioxidants, and a sensational healer. It's like the superhero of skin care, swooping in to mend damaged skin, magically fade scars, minimize stretch marks, and soothe everything from rashes to grazed knees. It even tackles pesky skin troubles like eczema and dry skin.
Our superhero hails from the tropical wonderland of Southeast Asia, where the Tamanu tree grows. Its kernels are sunbathed until they ooze a sticky, rich oil that's collected for its fantastical properties.
After one glance at the ingredients list on that pricey Dilo Cream, I had my "Aha!" moment. Fasten your seatbelts, folks, because I've replicated this wonder cream, and my version is just as fabulous. I'm sure you're going to have a blast making and using this recipe!
 |
| You can purchase lavender hydrosol from Mountain Rose Herbs. I found this bottle at my local Farmer's Market and it is divine. |
 |
| You can find Certified Organic Vegetable Glycerine at Mountain Rose Herbs. |
 |
| Mountain Rose Herbs offers a very nice Certified Organic Tamanu Oil (also known as Dilo Oil) |
 |
| I used Mango Butter from Mountain Rose Herbs, but you can use Shea Butter if you like. |
 |
| To thicken and emulsify the mixture, I used Emulsifying Wax and Stearic Acid from Mountain Rose Herbs. |
makes about 2 ounces
2 tablespoons Lavender Hydrosol
1/2 teaspoon Vegetable Glycerine
1 1/2 teaspoons Tamanu (Dilo) Oil
1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
1 1/2 teaspoons Mango or Shea Butter
1/2 teaspoons Stearic Acid
1 heaping teaspoon Emulsifying Wax
5 drops Lavender Essential Oil
Measure out the lavender hydrosol and vegetable glycerine into a glass measuring cup and sit it in a pot with a few inches of simmering water.
Measure out the Tamanu oil, Coconut oil, Mango or Shea butter, Stearic acid and Emulsifying wax into a glass measuring cup and sit it in a pot with a few inches of simmering water.
When both mixtures have reached 150 degrees F, remove from the heat.
Carefully pour the oil mixture into a heat-proof mixing bowl and begin mixing with a hand mixer set on medium speed. Add in the lavender and glycerine and continue to mix for five minutes.
Once the mixture has cooled to under 100 degrees F, mix in the lavender essential oil and pour your cream into a sanitized glass container and allow to cool completely. Store in the refrigerator and use within a few weeks.
After cleansing your face or body, apply a generous amount to your skin and massage in.
 |
| Bring both mixtures to a quick 150 degrees F. Then remove from the heat. |
 |
| Once cooled, the mixture becomes a thick and very rich healing cream that is healing and nourishing. |
This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate. As with all herbs, Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. I am an affiliate with Mountain Rose Herbs,please review my disclosure