After the dry winter months, sometimes our hands need a little special TLC. This fantastic Royal Hand Cream is a great way to keep your hands silky smooth. But what makes it “royal”? The essential oils in this blend have a rich history among the royalty. Bergamot and Neroli were often worn by the Princess of Nerola (she is Neroli’s namesake after all). Additionally, Frankincense has been dubbed the “King of Oils” and was one of the gifts brought by the Magi for young baby Jesus. And what would a king be without his queen? Rose, aptly named the “Queen of Essential Oils”, rounds out this beautiful hand cream that is truly fit for royalty.
Royal Hand Cream
What you’ll need:
- 18 drops Bergamot
- 13 drops Frankincense Frereana
- 8 drops Rose Absolute
- 6 drops Neroli
- 2 oz Evening Primrose Cream
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What you’ll do:
Blend all ingredients and mix well. Apply to your hands.
I’ve had PT creams on my list for a while. This post has given me GOOD reason to finally buy some. Thank you!
I can’t wait to make this, however I don’t have Neroli. Is there something else I can use instead of Neroli?
Maria, Neroli has a pretty unique aroma, but if you need a substitution, try something along the lines of Palmarosa or Lavender 🙂
This looks amazing. How does this work with sensitization? Can we use this everyday?
Jessica, you can definitely use this every day. Using it even a few times throughout the day won’t desensitize you from the aroma 🙂
This recipe looks like fun to make! Thanks for all the creative encouragement Plant Therapy!
Making this today with my unscented lotion. I have all the oils.
Can I substitute with Frankincense Carteri? Or even Fantastic Franks?
Absolutely, Kelly!
I would love to try this! Living in Africa though, so I doubt I’ll be able to find evening primrose cream – would shea butter be a good substitute? Thanks!
Absolutely, Sarah!
Definitely going to try this out. I need to get some evening primrose cream. I have oil but this sounds just like what my eczema needs!
oh trying this! my daughter’s hands get so red and rough in winter!!
I adjusted this to a smaller amount and made a drawer sachet. Smells lovely. I think I will try the lotion as well.
That sounds wonderful, Chrissie, thank you so much for sharing!
This looks like it would feel and smell heavenly! Adding me rose and neroli essential oils to my wish list!
So glad I stumbled on this, I love your oils but did not realize you sold cream bases! Can’t wait to try!
This sounds lovely but I am missing Rose. I will have to look for a substitute in my oils. I am already going to sub the Franks blend for the Frereana.
Linda, the Franks blend is perfect for this hand cream! And to help you with a substitution for Rose, take a look at our fragrance wheel if you have not seen it already. It groups EOs together according to their aromas 🙂 https://www.planttherapy.com/pdfs/fragrance_wheel.pdf
love!!!
I don’t have Neroli and have never smelled it. Is there a similiar oil I can substitute?
Beverly, Neroli is really very unique and it’s hard finding a suitable substitution. I will link you to our fragrance wheel, which can help you make your decisions. You’ll notice that Neroli sits in the floral-fresh section, next to Lavender Fine and Palmarosa, which would be its closest fragrance substitution. I hope this helps! https://www.planttherapy.com/pdfs/fragrance_wheel.pdf
Thanks for the tip on how to use the fragrance wheel! I, too, don’t have every oil in the recipes…
I hope the fragrance wheel will help with any substitutions you need to make 🙂
This sounds amazing!!! I will have to add this to my summer fun list.
This sounds amazing!
This looks great. Could Helichrysum be used in place of Neroli? Same amount?
You can make that replacement if you would like, but it will change the overall aroma. Let us know how you like it!
sounds nice- I dont have 2 of the oils in the recipe- maybe on the next order? 🙂
I am definately saving this recipe. But, isnt that a little too much oil?
Terri, 45 drops of EO with 2 ounces of a carrier makes this recipe just under a 3% dilution 🙂
I would love to try this! Can I just use a carrier oil instead of the cream?
Belle, you sure can! Just keep in mind it will have a completely different consistency, but will still smell divine 🙂
Thank you for this – I’m patiently waiting my order so I can make all these wonderful lotions and potions! 🙂
This sounds like heaven. I can’t wait to make it.
This recipe is just what I needed!
This sounds lovely!!! I am going to have to try the cream bases you guys offer!!
Oh I bet this smells divine!!
This is very similar to the facial serum I make. I use almond oil though. I love this combination of oils. They smell wonderful. I use it on my face before I go to bed and my husband always says I smell so nice.
Oh this sounds devine! Thanks PT for all the awesome recipes and knowledge!
This sounds divine! I wonder if it would work as well with evening primrose oil?? I have everything else to try it out! Thank you for another great recipe, PT!
I love these DIY videos, It make everything look so simple. Can’t wait to try this hand cream.
This sounds wonderful!