Definitely try to read various reports about the harmful effects of using skin care products as there are all terrible effects. So you are looking for a way to make a skin moisturizing cream at home to avoid these effects and maintain your health. There are toxic compounds inside the skin care products, including parabens and phthalates, so natural products guarantee you safe use on the body.
Many people who reject these products resort to making home products to treat various skin problems. This recipe helps you to prepare a moisturizing face cream from mountain herbs, as it is rich in elements that add more moisture to the skin.
How to make a moisturizing cream for the skin at home
The tools you need:
- measuring cups.
- spoons.
- whisk tool.
- Glass or stainless steel containers.
- double boiler;
- An electric mixer .
Ingredients you will need:
- 1/4 cup of organic olive oil.
- 1/4 cup of sweet almond oil.
- 1 /4 cup of organic grape seed oil.
- 1/6 cup of coconut oil.
- 1/8 cup of beeswax.
- 1/2 cup of aloe vera gel.
- 1/4 tablespoon of vitamin E oil.
- 8-15 drops of essential oil (lavender, orange blossom, sandalwood).
Steps:
- Mix the oils together in the stainless steel bowl and heat at a very low temperature. It should only be warmed and not boiling. .
- In another bowl, put the beeswax and melt it on a low temperature to heat it until it melts completely.
- Then work on placing a bowl half full with water.
- Now the ingredients you have with you are ready to mix and make a moisturizing skin cream.
- Take half of the oil you have with you and put it in a double boiler that you previously heated. Add about 1/4 ounce of molten wax and stir gently until the mixture is completely liquid. If you find that the wax is hardened or a little stony, try heating the double boiler a little, then raising it from the heat a little, and stirring gently until it turns into a liquid again.
- Preparing the bowl of the electric mixer, put 3/4 cup of mixed aloe vera gel with vitamin E oil and the essential oil of your choice.
- When using an electric mixer, try to keep the speed low, then slowly pour the mixture over the molten wax mixture. . This is the basic guarantee that the ingredients are an emulsion. Pour slowly but steadily at the same time until the mixture is evenly divided.
- The thickness of the cream may seem a little strange, but it changes with the amount of ingredients you add and becomes thicker and more greasy.
- Using the spoon, the cream is removed from the electric mixer and all the ingredients accumulated on the sides are removed. You can store this container for up to a year without noticing a change in the contents of the cream or the appearance of mold or bad smell.
- You can repeat the same steps with the remaining amounts of cream to make another moisturizing batch and create two different scents. Now you can use the cream to moisturize the hands and face.
Other natural moisturizing methods:
Glycerol:
Glycerin is a powerful natural moisturizer that provides a watery layer to the skin and also nourishes the skin. You can mix glycerin with rose water to get a wonderful natural ingredient.
Mix glycerin with double amounts of water together to make a solution and apply it at night until a wonderful effect on your skin.
Milk Butter :
Milk butter contains a lot of nutrients that act as a perfect moisturizer for the face. Also, the skin absorbs buttermilk easily and helps you get soft skin. And avoid the appearance of wrinkles.
Sesame oil :
Dry and itchy skin needs deep hydration, so sesame oil can give you the desired effect and get shiny skin. You may not need to mix sesame oil with other ingredients. Just applying sesame oil to the skin and leaving it for 5-10 minutes will help you get silky smooth skin.
cold milk :
When applying cold milk and massaging gently, it is an effective method for all skin types. Where the pores of the skin absorb milk easily and achieve more hydration.
Coconut oil :
Coconut oil offers skin soothing properties. You can apply it once a week until the skin absorbs it and with regular application you will notice that the skin has become smoother and softer. It is preferable when washing coconut oil to use lukewarm water, not hot, because hot water absorbs moisture from the skin
Jojoba oil:
- 3 cups of warm water.
- towel .
- 1/2 teaspoon of jojoba oil.
Steps:
- You can soak a towel in warm water and then place it on the face and leave it for about 5-7 minutes, before removing it.
- Then the skin is massaged with jojoba oil in circular motions for about 10 minutes.
- Jojoba oil helps you get rid of excess sebum and is a great moisturizer for all skin types and has anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe the skin. But you should pay attention and not use very hot water because it leads to burning the skin.
Sour cream:
Sour cream contains lactic acid that exfoliates the skin and gets rid of dead cells and moisturizes the skin well, making the skin fresh and beautiful.
Ingredients :
- 2 tablespoons of sour cream.
- 3 tablespoons of flour.
Steps:
- Work on mixing sour cream with flour to get a dough.
- Wash and dry the face before applying the mask. Leave the mask on the face for 20 minutes before washing it with cold water.
Banana and Coconut Mask:
Bananas provide instant relief to get rid of dry skin because it has moisturizing properties. Coconut also contains a high percentage of fat that helps the skin to restore its freshness.
Ingredients :
- 1/2 banana
- 1 tablespoon of coconut oil.
Steps:
Mash the banana with the back of the hanging, then mix it with coconut oil, then apply the mask on the face and leave it for 20 minutes. It is preferable to apply this mask once or twice a week.
Yogurt and honey:
Dry skin is very sensitive, the best way for it is regular exfoliation and moisturizing to get rid of dead cells without harming the skin. Yogurt contains lactic acid that works to get rid of dry skin.
Ingredients :
- 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar.
- 1/4 cup of yogurt.
- 3 small spoons of honey.
Steps:
Mix the yogurt with honey, stir well, and add sugar granules to them. Then rub the face with the mixture and massage in circular motions for 5 minutes.
Honey :
The use of honey when taking care of the skin is always taken into account. It is a natural moisturizer, to keep the skin moist. There are many researches that have been done on the health benefits of honey and its properties in resisting dry skin.
Ingredients :
- 2 teaspoons honey.
- 2 tablespoons of beeswax granules.
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Steps:
Work to melt the beeswax in a double boiler and after it is finished, it is removed from the fire and added olive oil with stirring until the ingredients are mixed together. And the use of this mixture to get adequate hydration of the skin.
