Home remedies are a great 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 better than purchased innovative creams and serums.
The basics of making homemade cosmetics
It is very easy to create a homemade anti-wrinkle cream around the eyes, rub or mask.In this matter, the preparation process is very important:
- You must not use a kitchen blender, mixer or any metal utensil.This is explained by the property of iron to oxidize, which is why it is a home remedy for wrinkles.Wooden spatula, spoon, heat-resistant glass, enamel plate are all you need.
- Prepared cosmetic preparations should be stored exclusively in glass containers, tightly closed (screw-on).
- To accurately determine the amount of ingredients needed, you will definitely need a measuring spoon, syringe, pipette and electronic scale.
- Containers for anti-wrinkle products provided around the mouth and eyes must be sterile.
- Long-term storage of such cosmetics is not allowed, maximum 14 days.Therefore, it is not recommended to prepare a large amount of cream;15-20 ml of product will be enough.
- Expired or questionable ingredients should not be used.This is not safe for your health!
How to use your own cream
Facial rejuvenation at home is a whole "science", so take it seriously.
Homemade cosmetics differ from store-bought ones in increased fat content and nutrient richness, so one serving should be reduced accordingly.In addition, reduce its use to 2 times every 7 days.
For oily skin, it is better to prepare a gel-based product.They are not very greasy, but they require a more careful selection of high-quality gelling agents.Do not use homemade cosmetics immediately before going out into the fresh air.It is recommended to do this early in the morning, in the evening or before going to bed (2 hours before).
Recipe for express cream
Homemade cream for wrinkles around the eyes can be easily prepared from cocoa with aloe.To do this, mix cocoa butter with 0.5 teaspoons of beeswax heated until it melts and place in a steam or water bath.Add 0.5 teaspoons of fresh aloe extract and 1 teaspoon to the mixture.almond oil, mix as well as possible, remove from heat.Pour the contents of vitamin A, E capsules into the slightly hot mixture, stirring constantly until the mass becomes viscous.Then transfer the cream into a jar.
You can make a homemade cream for wrinkles around the eyes from another set of ingredients: cucumber extract (1.5 tablespoons), egg yolk, olive oil (1 teaspoon), glycerin (0.5 teaspoons), melted beeswax (about 0.5 teaspoons).Gently stir the olive oil, glycerin, and wax in the bath and cool slightly.Pour the mixture of egg yolk and cucumber juice into the warm mixture, stirring until thickened.
A little about young eyelid skin
Facial rejuvenation at home is a set of procedures: washing, peeling, therapeutic mask with cream, gymnastics or massage.
One cannot 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 will soothe and moisturize the sensitive skin of the eyelids.To do this, mix about 1 tablespoon of the herbal mixture in 250 ml of water, let it sit and strain thoroughly.Pour this stew into a mold and put it in the freezer.Then you can wipe your face and eyelids with such ice cubes 2-3 times a day.It is completely harmless.
The secret to a youthful face and neck from affordable products
Facial 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, stir vigorously.When the mixture reaches homogeneity, remove and cool, without stopping stirring.Place the resulting mixture in the prepared container and refrigerate to harden.
To make an anti-aging face cream after 50 years, you need table gelatin (0.5 teaspoons), glycerin solution (50 ml), honey (1.5 tablespoons), citric acid (1 g).Mix these components with 50 ml of boiling water and place in the bath.One of the prerequisites for preparing cosmetic products is continuous continuous stirring.When the gelatin and acid are completely dissolved, the mixture must be removed from the heat and cooled.
Face wash (exfoliating)
And finally, some recipes for peeling at home:
Scrub for dry or normal skin: combine oatmeal (2 teaspoons) with whole milk (2 teaspoons), baking soda (0.5 teaspoons is enough) and honey (1 teaspoon), leave for half an hour.The mixture is ready to use.
For combined types, it is better to use a scrub based on strawberry pulp (1 tablespoon), honey (1 teaspoon), almond oil (1 teaspoon).Mix the entire list of ingredients and apply it all over the face with a relaxing massaging motion, after 15 minutes go wash it with warm water.
Peppermint lotion is the best product to use to wipe 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 broth.Shake the whole mixture and wipe it on the skin.
Reviews
Homemade scrubs and anti-aging face creams are a miracle.I am always confident in the quality and effectiveness of the cosmetics that I prepare myself.I recommend it to everyone!
I'm disappointed with store-bought cosmetics;I have been preparing my own cream for 5 years.Irritation and inflammation are no longer a concern.Contours are tightened, despite age, wrinkles become less noticeable.I recommend you try it!