The invention provides a method of nourishing human skin and a do-it-yourself kit for preparing a skin-nourishing cream formulation for use in the method. A therapeutically effective amount of the cream is applied to skin in need of treatment. The cream is in emulsion form, having an oil-based phase comprising an emulsifying wax and a therapeutic agent selected from: macadamia oil, sweet almond oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, shea butter, cocoa, rosemary extract and combinations thereof. The aqueous phase contains an emollient, in particular glycerin.
