Home remedies are a worthy alternative to expensive store-bought cosmetics.In terms of cost, effectiveness, usefulness, quality and accessibility, facial skin rejuvenation at home with homemade products is many times superior to purchased innovative creams and serums.
Basics of Making Homemade Cosmetics
It's easy to create a homemade anti-wrinkle cream for the eye area, an exfoliant or a mask.In this matter, the preparation process is of great importance:
- You cannot use a kitchen blender, mixer or any metal utensils.This is explained by the property of iron to oxidize, which is why it is a home remedy for wrinkles.Wooden spatulas, spoons, heat-resistant glass, enameled dishes are what you need.
- Prepared cosmetic preparations must be stored exclusively in tightly closed (threaded) glass containers.
- To accurately determine the required amount of ingredients, you will definitely need a measuring spoon, syringe, pipette and electronic scales.
- Containers for anti-wrinkle product prepared around the mouth and eyes must be sterile.
- Long-term storage of such cosmetics is not allowed, maximum 14 days.Therefore, it is not advisable to prepare a large volume of cream;15-20 ml of the product will be enough.
- Expired or questionable ingredients should not be used.This is not safe for your health!
How to use your own creams
At-home facial rejuvenation is a “science,” so take it seriously.
Homemade cosmetics differ from store-bought ones in their higher fat content and richness in nutrients, so a single serving should be reduced accordingly.Additionally, reduce use to 2 times every 7 days.
For oily skin, it is better to prepare gel-based products.They are not as greasy, but require more careful selection of a high-quality gelling agent.Do not apply homemade cosmetics immediately before going outdoors.It is recommended to do this early in the morning, at night or before bed (2 hours before).
Espresso cream recipes
Homemade cream for wrinkles around the eyes can be easily prepared from cocoa with aloe.To do this, mix the cocoa butter with 0.5 teaspoon of beeswax heated until it melts and place on a steam or water bath.Add 0.5 teaspoon of fresh aloe vera extract and 1 teaspoon to the mixture.almond oil, mix as well as possible and remove from heat.Pour the contents of the vitamin A, E capsules into the slightly hot mixture, stirring constantly until the dough becomes viscous.Then transfer the cream to a jar.
You can make a homemade cream for wrinkles around the eyes from another set of ingredients: cucumber extract (1.5 tablespoons), yolk, olive oil (1 teaspoon), glycerin (0.5 teaspoon), melted beeswax (about 0.5 teaspoon).Gently mix the olive oil, glycerin and wax in a bath and let it cool slightly.Pour the egg yolk and cucumber juice mixture into the hot mixture and stir until it thickens.
A little about young eyelid skin
Facial rejuvenation at home is a set of procedures: washing, peeling, therapeutic masks with creams, gymnastics or massage.
One should not miss the importance of compresses (lotions) and ice based on decoctions of medicinal herbs, vegetable and fruit extracts, essential oils that can protect the skin of the eyelids from aging.
For example, ice from a decoction of linden flowers and mint soothes and moisturizes the sensitive skin of the eyelids.To do this, prepare about 1 tablespoon of the herb mixture in 250 ml of water, let it rest and strain well.Pour this decoction into molds and place in the freezer.Afterwards, you can clean your face and eyelids with these ice cubes 2 to 3 times a day.It is absolutely harmless.
Secrets of a youthful face and neck with affordable products
Face lifting cream at home is made according to the following recipe: mix 50 ml of lanolin, 25 ml of natural honey, 25 ml of almond oil, place in a water bath, stirring vigorously.When the mixture reaches homogeneity, remove it and let it cool, stirring constantly.Place the resulting mixture in a prepared container and refrigerate to harden.
To make an anti-aging face cream after 50 years, you will need table gelatin (0.5 teaspoon), glycerin solution (50 ml), flower honey (1.5 tablespoons), citric acid (1 g).Mix these components with 50 ml of boiling water and place in the bathhouse.One of the prerequisites for preparing a cosmetic product is constant and continuous stirring.When the gelatin and acid are completely dissolved, the mixture must be removed from the heat and cooled.
Facial washes (peelings)
And finally, some homemade peeling recipes:
Scrub for dry or normal skin: mix oatmeal (2 teaspoons) with whole milk (2 teaspoons), baking soda (0.5 teaspoon is enough) and flower honey (1 teaspoon), leave for half an hour.The mixture is ready for application.
For the combined type, it is best to use a scrub based on strawberry pulp (1 tablespoon), honey (1 teaspoon), almond oil (1 teaspoon).Mix the entire list of ingredients and spread over the entire face with slow massaging movements, after 15 minutes wash off with warm water.
Peppermint lotion is an excellent product used to cleanse sensitive areas of the skin.It is prepared from finely chopped fresh mint leaves (3-4 tablespoons), which are boiled for about 10 minutes in 500 ml of water.Add boric alcohol (4 teaspoons), 2 tablespoons of calendula flower extract and 1 teaspoon of 9% vinegar with lemon extract to the decoction.Shake the entire mixture and clean your skin.
Comments
Homemade exfoliants and anti-aging face creams are simply a miracle.I am always confident in the quality and effectiveness of the cosmetics that I prepare myself.I recommend it to everyone!
I was disappointed with store-bought cosmetics;I have been preparing creams myself for 5 years.Irritation and inflammation are no longer a concern.The contour becomes more taut, despite age, wrinkles have become less noticeable.I recommend you try it!