Ive heard of people doing that. Ive even heard of some who take olive oil and then add whatever essential oil they want for scent. Im not sure that Im ready to go to that length, especially when Cremo is $7 a bottle.I like mixing my own, and fine tuning for skin type, skin problems, how much skin food or hair food, etc. Argan, Sweet Almond, Jojoba, vitamin e are good component to look for.