Home remedies are a worthy alternative to expensive store-bought cosmetics.Using homemade products for facial rejuvenation at home is many times superior to purchasing innovative creams and serums in terms of cost, effectiveness, availability, quality and accessibility.
Basics of Homemade Cosmetics
It’s easy to make your own anti-wrinkle cream, scrub or mask around the eyes.In this matter, the preparation process is very important:
- You cannot use kitchen mixers, mixers or any metal utensils.This is explained by the oxidizing properties of iron, which is why it is a home remedy for wrinkles.A wooden spatula, spoon, heat-resistant glass, and enamel plates are all you need.
- Prepared cosmetic preparations should be stored only in sealed (screw-in) glass containers.
- In order to accurately determine the amount of ingredients required, you will definitely need measuring spoons, syringes, pipettes, and a digital scale.
- Containers used to store anti-wrinkle products in the mouth and around the eyes must be sterile.
- This type of cosmetics is not allowed to be stored for a long time, up to 14 days.Therefore, it is not advisable to prepare large amounts of cream; 15-20 ml of product is enough.
- Do not use expired or questionable ingredients.This is not safe for your health!
How to use your own face cream
Facial rejuvenation at home is a whole “science” so take it seriously.
Homemade cosmetics, unlike store-bought cosmetics, are higher in fat and nutrient-dense, so individual serving sizes should be reduced accordingly.Also, reduce its use to 2 times every 7 days.
For oily skin, it is best to prepare gel products.They are less greasy, but require more careful selection of high-quality gelling agents.Do not apply homemade cosmetics immediately before going out for fresh air.It is recommended to do this early in the morning, in the evening or before going to bed (2 hours before).
Quick acting cream recipe
Homemade eye wrinkle cream can be easily made with cocoa and aloe vera.To do this, mix cocoa butter with 0.5 teaspoons of beeswax heated until melted and placed in a steam or water bath.Add 0.5 teaspoon of fresh aloe vera extract to the mixture and 1 teaspoon.Almond oil, mix as thoroughly as possible, remove from heat.Pour the contents of the vitamin A and E capsules into the slightly hot mixture and stir continuously until the mass becomes thick.Then transfer the cream to a jar.
You can make a homemade wrinkle cream around the eyes from another set of ingredients: cucumber extract (1.5 tablespoons), egg yolks, olive oil (1 teaspoon), glycerin (0.5 teaspoons), melted beeswax (about 0.5 teaspoons).Gently stir together the olive oil, glycerin and wax in the bath and allow to cool slightly.Pour the egg yolk and cucumber juice mixture into the warm mixture and stir until thickened.
What you need to know about youthful eyelid skin
Facial rejuvenation at home is a set of procedures: washing, exfoliation, mask treatment with creams, gymnastics or massage.
One should not ignore the importance of dressings (lotions) and ice packs based on herbal decoctions, vegetable and fruit extracts and essential oils, which protect the skin of the eyelids from aging.
For example, the ice in a decoction of linden flowers and mint can soothe and moisturize the sensitive skin of your eyelids.To do this, put about 1 tablespoon of the herbal mixture in 250 ml of water, let it sit and strain it thoroughly.Pour this decoction into molds and place in the refrigerator.You can then wipe your face and eyelids with such ice cubes 2-3 times a day.It's absolutely harmless.
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Make a home face slimming cream according to the following formula: mix 50 ml of lanolin, 25 ml of natural honey, and 25 ml of almond oil, place it in a water bath, and stir vigorously.When the mixture is homogeneous, remove and cool without stopping stirring.Place the resulting mixture in the prepared container and refrigerate until hardened.
To make an anti-aging cream after 50 years, you will need gelatin (0.5 teaspoon), glycerin solution (50 ml), flower honey (1.5 tablespoon), citric acid (1 g).Mix these ingredients with 50 ml of boiling water and place in the bathroom.One of the prerequisites for preparing cosmetics is constant stirring.When the gelatin and acid are completely dissolved, the mixture must be removed from the heat and allowed to cool.
Wash your face (exfoliate)
Finally, some home peeling recipes:
Scrub for dry or normal skin: Mix oatmeal (2 teaspoons), whole milk (2 teaspoons), baking soda (0.5 teaspoon is enough) and nectar (1 teaspoon) and let it sit for half an hour.The mixture is ready for use.
For the combination type, it is better to use a scrub based on strawberry pulp (1 tablespoon), honey (1 teaspoon), almond oil (1 teaspoon).Mix all ingredients and apply to entire face with gentle massaging motions, then rinse off with warm water after 15 minutes.
Peppermint lotion is an excellent product to use on sensitive areas of your skin.It is made from chopped fresh mint leaves (3-4 tablespoons) boiled in 500 ml of water for about 10 minutes.Add borax (4 teaspoons), 2 tablespoons calendula extract, and 1 teaspoon 9% vinegar-lemon extract to the soup.Shake the entire mixture and rub onto the skin.
Comment
Homemade scrubs and anti-aging creams are nothing short of a miracle.I am always confident in the quality and efficacy of the cosmetics I formulate.I recommend it to everyone!
I've been disappointed with store-bought makeup; I've been prepping my own face creams for five years.Irritation and inflammation are no longer a problem.Despite age, contours tighten and wrinkles become less noticeable.I recommend you try it!