Are you dreading wrinkles as you step into your 30s? Is your face looking dry and dull? Well, if you are tired of salon treatments and expensive creams, reading this post may be of help. Having a flawless skin is something that we all desire! But, do you know you can pamper your skin with some homemade face creams? Yes, you can go natural with your skin care and save some money too! Would you like to know how? Read on!
What Is A Face Cream?
Is face cream just something you should apply on your face? No, it isn’t! Are you doing it because every other girl you know does it? If yes, then this section is a must for you. Face creams are a type of moisturizers. They fall under the category of cosmetics and help nourish your delicate skin and beautify your facial features. These creams improve your complexion and prevent your skin from dehydration. Women who use them more often tend to have better skin than those who don’t. Using a face cream should be a part of your daily skin care regimen.
How To Make Face Cream At Home – 3 Simple Ways:
Here are some interesting natural concoctions that can work magic on your skin!
1. Anti-Ageing Face Cream:
How to make anti-aging face cream at home? You are in your 20’s and think that anti-aging creams are not for you! But do you know that signs of aging start to appear even while you are very young? Women living in hot and tropical countries like India should make it a point to apply anti-ageing creams often. It will not only hydrate and moisturize the skin but also tighten the pores and make your skin firm!
You Will Need:
- 1/4th cup of almond oil
- 2 Tbsps of coconut oil
- 2 Tbsps of beeswax
- 1 Tbsp of shea butter
- 1/2 a Tsp of Vitamin E oil
- Oils of your choice (Optional)
How To Make:
- Take all the ingredients and pour them into a jar.
- Now take a pot and fill it with warm water up to 4 inches.
- Now place the jar in the pot. No need to place the lid on top.
- Once the mixture melts, pour it into a small jar.
- Keep the cream aside at room temperature until it becomes hard.
- Now close the lid of the jar and store in a cold place.
- Your cream is ready for application.
- Use it every morning and night to pamper your skin.
2. Face Cream For Clear Skin:
If you are in college, it must be hard for you to travel all day, attend lectures and look ravishing at the same time. Your skin has to bear the brunt of dirt, oil, and pollution! However, you can rejuvenate your skin with the help of some good homemade facial cream that improves the texture of your skin making it soft, fair and bright!
You Will Need:
- 1 cup of Aloe Vera gel
- 3/4th ounce of beeswax
- 1/4th cup of coconut oil
- 1/4th cup of almond oil
- 10 drops of rosemary or grapefruit oil
- Chocolate
- Blender
How To Make:
- Add the beeswax, coconut oil and almond oil in a jar.
- Fill a pot with warm water up to 3 inches.
- Place the jar in the pot and allow all the ingredients to melt.
- Now pour the mix into a blender.
- Mix the essential oils with the Aloe Vera gel.
- Now add the Aloe Vera gel to the blender and churn.
- Add the chocolate in the blender and see the mix transform into a luscious cream.
- Now wait for it to cool down.
- Store it in an old cup or an empty container.
- Your face cream is now ready for application.
- Use it regularly and win compliments for your glowing skin.
3. Face Cream For Beautiful Skin:
The face cream is easy to prepare and comes with no side effects at all. It is natural, doesn’t take much time to prepare and will work wonders for your skin.
You Will Need:
- ½ a cup of raw shea butter
- ½ a cup of coconut oil
- 10-15 drops of Frankincense essential oil
- 10 drops of Lavender essential oil
- 4 ounces of petroleum jelly
How To Make:
- Mix the coconut oil, petroleum jelly and shea butter in a bowl.
- After a minute, add it to a blender to create a thick paste.
- Now add all the essential oils and continue mixing.
- Pour the mixture in a jar for storage.
- Use daily before going to bed o get beautiful and glowing skin.
Benefits Of Using Face Creams:
Face creams come with loads of benefits! Check out a few:
- Face creams made of Aloe Vera come with several beauty benefits. It heals damaged skin, acts as an effective moisturizer and keeps your face fresh and glowing (1).
- Coconut oil is an essential ingredient for making face creams. It fights razor bumps, hydrates dry lips and exfoliates your skin.
- Shea butter has a lovely creamy texture. It is a good moisturizer that promotes the elasticity of the skin and preserves its beauty.
- Chocolate is also very good for your skin. No wonder so many spas and parlors use this sweet and delicious ingredient often. Not only does it pamper your taste buds but beautifies your body from head to foot. It contains antioxidants that make your skin look visibly younger.
Now that you know how to make face cream at home, let us know if you’ll give it a try. Have you tried DIY face creams before? What’s your take on homemade moisturizers and lotions? Share your experiences and views in the comment box below. We are waiting!
