Home treatment is a worthy alternative to expensive store-bought cosmetics.In terms of price, effectiveness, usefulness, quality and accessibility, facial skin rejuvenation with home-made products is many times superior to purchased innovative creams and serums.
The basics of making home cosmetics
It is easy to create a homemade cream, scrub or mask against wrinkles around the eyes.In this matter, the preparatory process is of great importance:
- You cannot use a kitchen mixer, blender or any metal utensil.This is explained by the oxidation property of iron, so it is a home remedy for wrinkles.Wooden spatulas, spoons, heat-resistant bottles, enamelware are all you need.
- Prepared cosmetic preparations should be stored only in glass, tightly closed (percussion) containers.
- A measuring spoon, syringe, pipette and electronic scale are necessary to accurately determine the amount of required substances.
- The containers of the prepared anti-wrinkle product for the mouth and eye area should 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 product will be enough.
- Expired or questionable ingredients should not be used.It is not safe for your health!
How to use your own creams
Facial rejuvenation at home is a whole "science", so take it seriously.
Home-made cosmetics differ from store-bought ones in increased fat content and richness in nutrients, so a portion should be reduced accordingly.In addition, reduce their use to 2 times every 7 days.
It is better to prepare gel-based products for oily skin.They are not so greasy, but require a more careful selection of a high-quality gelling agent.Do not apply 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).
Recipes for express creams
Homemade cream for wrinkles around the eyes can be easily prepared from aloe and cocoa.To do this, mix cocoa butter with 0.5 tsp of beeswax heated until it melts and put it in a steam or water bath.Add 0.5 tsp of fresh aloe extract and 1 tsp to the mixture.almond oil, mix as thoroughly as possible, remove from heat.Pour the contents of capsules of vitamins A, E into a slightly warm mixture, stirring constantly until the mass becomes viscous.Then transfer the cream to the jar.
You can prepare a homemade cream for wrinkles around the eyes from another set of ingredients: cucumber extract (1.5 tsp), yolk, olive oil (1 tsp), glycerin (0.5 tsp), melted beeswax (about 0.5 tsp).Gently mix the olive oil, glycerin and beeswax in the bath and let it cool a little.Pour the yolk and cucumber juice mixture into the warm mixture and stir until thickened.
A little about the skin of young eyelids
Facial rejuvenation at home is a series of procedures: washing, peeling, therapeutic masks with creams, gymnastics or massage.
The importance of compresses (lotions) and ice made on the basis of decoctions of medicinal plants, extracts of vegetables and fruits, and essential oils that can protect the skin of the eyelids from aging cannot be overlooked.
For example, ice with linden flower and mint decoction will soothe and moisturize the sensitive skin of the eyelids.To do this, brew about 1 tablespoon of the herbal mixture in 250 ml of water, let it sit and filter well.Pour this broth into molds and put it in the freezer.Then you can wipe your face and eyelids with ice cubes 2-3 times a day.It is completely harmless.
Secrets of a young face and neck from inexpensive products
Facial lifting cream is prepared at home 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, mix vigorously.When the mixture reaches homogeneity, remove and cool without stopping stirring.Put the resulting mixture in a prepared container and refrigerate to harden.
To prepare an anti-aging face cream after 50 years, you need table gelatin (0.5 tsp), glycerin solution (50 ml), flower honey (1.5 spoons), citric acid (1 g).Mix these components with 50 ml of boiling water and put in the bath.One of the prerequisites for preparing a cosmetic product is constant stirring.When the gelatin and acid are completely dissolved, the mixture should be removed from the heat and cooled.
Face wash (peeling)
And finally, a few recipes for peeling at home:
Scrub for dry or normal skin: combine oatmeal (2 tsp), whole milk (2 tsp), baking soda (0.5 tsp) and honey (1 tsp), leave for half an hour.The mixture is ready for application.
For the combined type, it is better to use a scrub based on strawberry pulp (1 tablespoon), honey (1 tsp), almond oil (1 tsp).Mix the entire list of ingredients and spread it all over the face with slow massage movements, wash it off with warm water after 15 minutes.
Peppermint lotion is a great product to use to wipe sensitive areas of the skin.It is prepared from finely chopped fresh mint leaves (3-4 tablespoons) boiled in 500 ml of water for about 10 minutes.Add 9% vinegar with boric alcohol (4 teaspoons), 2 tablespoons of calendula flower extract and 1 teaspoon of lemon extract to the solution.Shake the whole mixture and wipe the skin.
Reviews
Homemade scrubs and anti aging face cream are just a miracle.I am always confident in the quality and effectiveness of the cosmetics I make myself.I recommend it to everyone!
I was disappointed with the store-bought cosmetics;I have been making creams myself for 5 years.Irritation and inflammation are no longer a concern.The contour is tightened, despite age, wrinkles are less noticeable.I recommend you try it!