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Healthy skin is just as important as the condition of the rest of our body. Healthy skin announces itself with a fresh and nicely colored appearance.
The skin plays an important role in preventing harmful substances and organisms from entering the body. Therefore we should try to keep it adequately hydrated and in good condition.
These protective functions of the skin can be disrupted for several reasons. It does not have to be only direct damage, such as cuts or stab wounds, for example.
The permeability of the skin to pathogenic agents is influenced by things such as pregnancy, excessive exposure to sunlight, improper care, exposure to chemical cleaning agents, and similar factors.
On the market we find a multitude of cosmetic products that promise amazing results in solving almost any skin problem. But reality is different.
Main problems with store-bought cosmetics
However, ordinary cosmetics have two problems. Either they are full of harmful chemicals that do more harm than good to the skin, or they are truly natural products, but those are extremely expensive.
Moreover, if the cosmetics are truly natural, they will have a short shelf life, usually not more than 3 months. For a longer expiration period, manufacturers would have to add strong preservatives, but then it would no longer be natural cosmetics.
So what is the solution to this dilemma?
Quite simple – prepare a small amount of homemade natural cosmetics that you will use up immediately and won’t have to store for long.
Recipe for a homemade facial cream against wrinkles and spots on the skin
Today we will therefore reveal the recipe for how to make such a homemade facial cream for wrinkles and spots on the skin.
Furthermore, this recipe consists of fairly inexpensive and easily available ingredients, so it won’t cost you much time or money.
Ingredients
For its preparation you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 part fresh pulp (gel) from an Aloe vera plant
- 1 part coconut oil
- a few drops of your favorite essential oil (lavender, rosehip, vanilla, etc.)
- Essential oil is optional. Add it only if you want your homemade facial cream to also smell nice. It will have no effect on the efficacy.
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Prepare the amount as needed – about 1-2 teaspoons if you want to use it only once on the face or several tablespoons if you want to apply it to your whole body, or prepare a batch to keep in reserve.
Preparation
1. Put the aloe vera and coconut oil (and optional essential oil) into a bowl and stir for several minutes. For convenience you can also use a blender.
2. Mix until you obtain a smooth homogeneous mixture.
3. Transfer the mixture into a glass sealable container (if you do not want to use it immediately) and store it in a cool, dark place.
The prepared mixture is best used immediately. If not, it should last a few days in the refrigerator.
Application and effects
Apply your homemade facial cream to the skin of the face, or elsewhere on the body where you have wrinkles or pigmented spots.
The best time to apply is after showering on clean skin.
Apply the mixture with gentle circular motions, leave it on for at least 15 minutes, and then rinse off with cold or lukewarm water.
The effectiveness of this mixture lies in the mutual combination of its ingredients. They are also extremely beneficial to the skin on their own, but when combined they produce a truly effective and healing facial cream.
Besides wrinkles and spots, you can use it on burns from excessive sun exposure, skin irritation, itching, insect bites, or allergic skin reactions.
It also improves the condition of stretch marks (stretched skin), acne, rashes, and additionally hydrates the skin excellently.
