Ageing skin faces three key challenges: oxidative stress, water loss and collagen breakdown. Clove’s eugenol tackles free radicals; rice peptides soften fine lines and brighten; baby oil’s mineral-oil base prevents overnight dehydration. Swapping beeswax for coconut oil keeps the formula naturally thick yet spreadable, while vitamin E, aloe-vera gel and rose water add soothing, collagen-supporting, anti-inflammatory benefits. Together they create a powerhouse night cream that’s gentle, economical and fully customisable.

Ingredients Required

(Makes about 50 g; adjust ratios for a lighter lotion or a firmer balm)

• 2 tbsp baby oil – occlusive mineral-oil base that locks in hydration

• 1 ½ tbsp extra-fine rice powder (or rice starch) – boosts firmness, brightens and lightly thickens

• 1 tsp whole cloves, lightly crushed – antioxidant, antimicrobial, wrinkle-fighting spice

• 1 tsp vitamin E oil (≈ 2 soft-gel capsules) – free-radical scavenger and barrier booster

• 1 tbsp pure aloe-vera gel – soothes, hydrates and supports collagen renewal

• 1 tbsp rose water – tones, calms and adds a delicate scent

• 1 tsp virgin coconut oil – thickener; rich in lauric acid for extra emollience

• ½ tsp shea butter – supplies oleic & stearic acids for deep moisturisation

• Optional: 10 drops concentrated green-tea extract – extra polyphenol protection

Procedure

1. Infuse the baby oil

   • Pour baby oil into a heat-safe beaker and warm it in a hot-water bath (≈ 50 °C).

   • Add crushed cloves; maintain gentle heat for 20 minutes to release eugenol.

   • Strain the oil through a fine mesh or coffee filter to remove clove fragments.

2. Melt & blend the lipids

   • In a separate beaker, melt coconut oil and shea butter together over the same water bath until just clear.

   • Stir in the clove-infused baby oil; whisk until completely mixed, then remove from heat.

3. Cool-down phase

   • Allow the blend to cool to about 40 °C (warm but comfortable to touch).

   • Gradually whisk in rice powder to avoid clumps.

   • Fold in aloe-vera gel, rose water, vitamin E oil and optional green-tea extract. Whisk until the cream turns glossy and slightly thick.

4. Set & store

   • Decant into a clean, dry glass jar.

   • Leave to solidify at room temperature for 2–3 hours (or refrigerate 20 minutes for faster setting).

   • The finished texture should be a soft balm that melts on contact with skin.

Instructions for Use

1. Patch test on inner forearm for 24 hours, especially if you have sensitive skin.

2. Nightly application: after cleansing and toning, warm a pea-sized dab between fingertips and massage onto face, neck and décolletage in upward strokes.

3. Layer wisely: skip other heavy occlusive products; lightweight serums (e.g., hyaluronic acid) can go underneath.

4. Morning care: rinse with a mild cleanser and follow with broad-spectrum SPF—the rich oils can make skin more photo-sensitive.

5. Shelf life: the blend is anhydrous, so it keeps 3–4 months in a cool, dry spot. Discard if smell or texture changes.

Benefits of the DIY

• Powerful antioxidant shield – Eugenol from cloves and catechins from green tea fight free radicals, slowing wrinkle formation.

• Collagen support – Aloe-vera polysaccharides and rice peptides encourage firmer, plumper skin.

• Brighter, even tone – Ferulic acid and niacin-like compounds in rice fade dullness and age spots.

• Intense hydration – Baby oil’s occlusive layer plus coconut and shea lipids reduce transepidermal water loss through the night.

• Barrier reinforcement – Coconut oil’s lauric acid and vitamin E strengthen skin’s lipid matrix against pollutants.

• Calmed inflammation – Rose water’s flavonoids and clove’s antimicrobial profile soothe redness and curb breakouts.

• Accessible & adaptable – Every ingredient is easy to source; tweak consistency by adjusting coconut oil (firmer) or rose water (lighter).

Used consistently at bedtime, this lush yet lightweight cream helps soften expression lines, lock in moisture and unveil a smoother, glowing complexion—crafted in your own kitchen for a fraction of store-bought cost.