Most often, the quality of one’s skin is gauged by that of our face. When we speak of one’s complexion, we refer to the skin on the face.
We are willing to spend money on products that will keep our faces looking young, clean, soft, and beautiful. God forbid we put any strong, cancer-causing chemicals on the precious skin of the face! The sad truth, though, is that we do. Such dangerous ingredients as phthalates, parabens, perfumes, preservatives, and dyes are staples even in the most expensive creams. The skin on our face is thinner and more delicate than the rest of the body, and it should not be subjected to harsh ingredients.
By making your own face creams, you can be sure that the ingredients are pure and safe. You can adjust ingredients and proportions to suit your needs perfectly and to make sure that only the best goes on your face.
Benefits
Those who have tried making their own face creams are surprised at how simple, inexpensive and effective they are!
You will have a hand at choosing the best ingredients, sans harmful chemicals, to suit your needs, and you’ll be rewarded with a softer, younger-looking, smooth, and healthy complexion.
Many say it seems challenging at first, but the results are well worth it in the end. The best part is that you can come up with a concoction that works best for you!
What You Need
Here’s an introductory list of ingredients you can use to know exactly what to choose for your skin type. Combining these, you can keep the skin on your face the way you want it.
Anti-Acne
Aloe Vera gel
Tea Tree Oil
Anti-Aging
Essential Oils
Almond Oil
Clary Sage
Green Tea
Helichrysum
Myrrh
Rosehip Seed
Oil Anti-Inflammatory
Aloe Vera Gel
Green Tea
Witch Hazel
Water
Anti-Puffiness
Almond Oil
Anti-Wrinkles
Grapeseed Oil
Vitamin E Oil
Apricot Seed Oil
Astringent
Lemon
Essential Oil
Witch Hazel
Water
Lighteners
Aloe Vera Gel
Honey Kojic acid
Lemon
Essential Oil
Licorice extract
Turmeric
Detoxifiers
Bentonite Clay
Lemon
Essential Oil
Moisturizers
Grapeseed Oil
Jojoba Oil
Shea Butter
Rosehip Seed Oil
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
Natural Tint
Mineral Clay
Cocoa Powder
Pore-Tightener
Grape Seed Oil
Skin Healing and Repair
Aloe Vera Gel
Extra-Virgin Coconut Oil
Rosehip Seed Oil
Vitamin E Oil
Stabilizer
Beeswax
Aloe Vera Gel
Sun Protection
Green Tea
Vitamin E Oil
Storage
Use airtight, non-reactive containers like glass jars. The storage life of a product depends on the usage, and sources of contamination. These should usually last, refrigerated, in sterilized airtight glass jars for at least a month. Throw them out if you notice any odd odor.
How to Do It Yourself
You’ll need these things to make your face creams: Chocolate melter or double-boiler Blender or hand mixer Mason jars Heatproof and non-reactive bowls, measuring cups and ladles, spoons or spatulas Pipettes
What to Watch out For
When mixing water-based ingredients (like aloe gel) with waxes and oils, make sure they are of the same temperature and a little higher than room temperature, to avoid separation.
Lemon essential oil and other citrus essential oils can cause sun sensitivity, so these are best left out of the concoction if you intend to use it during daytime.
Take particular note of the comedogenic ratings of oil
ingredients –
how likely a substance is to block the pores.
On a scale 0 to 5, 0 would mean that it is unlikely to clog the pores (non-comedogenic) while 5 would be the most likely to clog and therefore worsen any acne condition or skin irritation.
Oils can be used in combinations to avail of the benefits, while avoiding the clogging of pores.
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