Home remedies are a worthy alternative to expensive store-bought cosmetics.In terms of price, effectiveness, usefulness, quality and availability, facial skin rejuvenation at home with homemade products is many times superior to purchased innovative creams and serums.
The basics of making homemade cosmetics
It is easy to make a homemade anti-wrinkle eye cream, scrub or mask.In this case, 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, enamelware are what you need.
- Store prepared cosmetic preparations exclusively in glass, well-closed (screw-top) containers.
- In order to accurately determine the required amount of ingredients, you will definitely need a measuring spoon, syringe, pipette and electronic scale.
- Containers for the prepared anti-wrinkle product 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 the product will be enough.
- Expired or questionable ingredients must not be used.This is not safe for your health!
How to use your own creams
Facial rejuvenation at home is a whole "science", so take it seriously.
Homemade cosmetics differ from store-bought ones in terms of increased fat content and nutrient richness, so it is necessary to reduce one portion.In addition, reduce their use to 2 times every 7 days.
For oily skin, it is better to prepare gel-based products.They are not so greasy, but they require a more careful selection of a quality gelling agent.Do not apply homemade cosmetics immediately before going out into the fresh air.It is recommended to do it early in the morning, in the evening or before going to bed (2 hours before).
Recipes for express creams
Homemade cream for wrinkles around the eyes can easily be prepared from cocoa with aloe.To do this, mix cocoa butter with 0.5 teaspoon of beeswax heated until it melts and put in a steam or water bath.Add 0.5 teaspoons of fresh aloe extract and 1 teaspoon to the mixture.of almond oil, mix as well as possible, remove from heat.Pour the contents of vitamin A, E capsules into the slightly hot mixture, stir constantly until the mass becomes viscous.Then transfer the cream to a jar.
You can also make a homemade cream for wrinkles around the eyes from another set of ingredients: cucumber extract (1.5 teaspoons), egg yolk, olive oil (1 teaspoon), glycerin (0.5 teaspoons), melted beeswax (about 0.5 teaspoons).Gently mix the olive oil, glycerin and wax in the bath and cool slightly.Pour a mixture of egg yolk and cucumber juice into the warm mixture, mix until it thickens.
A little about the youthful skin of the eyelids
Facial rejuvenation at home is a set of procedures: washing, peeling, therapeutic masks with creams, gymnastics or massage.
We should not miss the importance of poultices (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 decoctions of linden flowers and mint will soothe and moisturize the sensitive skin of the eyelids.To do this, boil about 1 tablespoon of the herbal mixture in 250 ml of water, let it sit and strain well.Pour this broth into molds 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 absolutely harmless.
Secrets of a youthful face and neck from 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, put in a water bath, stirring vigorously.When the mixture becomes homogeneous, take it out and cool it without stopping mixing.Put the resulting mixture in the prepared container and put it in the refrigerator to harden.
To make an anti-aging face cream after 50 years, you will need table gelatin (0.5 teaspoons), glycerin solution (50 ml), flower honey (1.5 tablespoons), citric acid (1 g).Mix these components with 50 ml of boiling water and put in the bath.One of the prerequisites for the preparation of a cosmetic product is continuous mixing.When the gelatin and acid are completely dissolved, the mixture must be removed from the heat and cooled.
Face washes (peeling)
And finally, a few recipes for home peeling:
Peeling for dry or normal skin: mix 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 be applied.
For the combined type, 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 spread it all over your face with light massaging movements, after 15 minutes wash with warm water.
Peppermint lotion is a great product to use for wiping sensitive skin areas.It is prepared from finely chopped fresh mint leaves (3-4 spoons), 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 whole mixture and wipe the skin.
Reviews
Homemade anti-aging scrubs and face creams are simply a miracle.I am always sure of the quality and effectiveness of the cosmetics 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 is tightened, despite the age, wrinkles have become less noticeable.I recommend you try it!