Natural skin care moisturizer
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Moisturizer can be a complex mixture of chemical agents specially designed to make the skin softer, by increasing the skins water content. This may be done with artificial or natural oils, humectants, emollients, lubricants, etc.,may be part of the composition of commercial skin moisturizers. Although one can prepare a simple moisturizer using one or two common pharmacy ingredients creating your own Natural skin care moisturizer.
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A Skin Care Tip is to moisturize after washing. Try to open up your pores letting in as much water as you can.Then seal in with your skin moisturizer.
Approximately 30% of the water in your outer layer of skin will be effected by these conditions.The other two thirds are effected by hormonal levels, toxins and disease (such as hyperkeratosis) etc.
Since moisturizes are among the most used and prescribed products for the skin, unfortunately, the cosmetics industry many times advertise loudly for unsubstantiated effects.
Physicians,cosmeticians, and consumers alike should be aware of the real science behind skin moisturization,and know what is possible to achieve and what is not. For example, the addition of vitamins
(A,B,C,D and E), nutritive agents and protein agents has been common in the industry, supposedly in order to add to the moisturizer the capability to treat several skin conditions such ascellulitis, age and photo damage, loss of collagen, wrinkles, etc., with little or no scientific evidence for such.
Of course, this has the effect of increasing the price tag of the product,
although the basic and real effective components are very inexpensive.
Adverse effects
Despite claims to the contrary by the cosmetics industry, complex moisturizers may cause a number of adverse effects, including allergic reactions to some of its components, skin irritation, contact dermatitis, characterized by redness, itching, burning, and stinging
sensations, or even may cause a contrary effect to the desire, i.e. they may actually increase dehydration. When used near sensitive spots these effects may be enhanced in some people. Use of plant extracts, some alcohols and proteins may increase the danger of adverse effects.
Cosmetic and therapeutic moisturizers should be accompanied by the printed formula in order to inform consumers adequately, as well as physicians, in order to easily and quickly identify the offending component.
Where moisturizers Work:
On the most external of the skin layers, the so-called corneal stratum,this is largely formed by squamous cells. This is where natural skin care works in these outer layers. Which are constantly being shed and
replaced by the growth of new cells coming from the deeper layers of the skin . Most, if not all, agents present in moisturizers are unable to penetrate these deeper layers of skin.The water content in this outer layer of skin is proportional to the external relative humidity, and the thickness and flexibity of this outer layer of skin increase with added water content. Evaporative loss of water from the skin increase in certain circumstances,
especially if relative air humidity is decreased (the winter months,air-conditioned buildings, etc.)
All Natural Homemade Skin Moisturizers
By: Denise Palmer
Tired of the "winter skin blues"? Dry, itchy, scaly and just
plain uncomfortable skin. Do you find yourself buying one lotion
after another but nothing seems to offer your skin the moisture
relief you're looking for?
Artificial colors, petroleum-based ingredients and harsh
preservatives certainly "sound" appealing and soothing when we
see the ads and read the labels, but in reality, these
ingredients serve to TAKE more from our skin than GIVE.
If you're ready to GIVE the "skin your in" an all natural,
healthy, moisturizing experience, then here's some homemade skin
moisturizing recipes that will make you and your skin happy!
Ingredients you want to consider when creating your own homemade
skin moisturizers are:
Natural plant oils like olive, almond, avocado, and borage oils
natural botanicals nutrients like Vitamin A & E antioxidants
like Vitamin A, C & E and pure essential oils
SKIN TYPES
Dry skin is best treated with rich oils such as sesame or olive
oil.
Normal to oily skin should be treated with light oils such as
jojoba, grapeseed, or avocado
Homemade Moisturizer for dry skin types:
Thoroughly cleanse your skin, and apply olive oil or vitamin E
oil directly in the evening.
Olive oil, lemon and eggs are a great (mayonnaise) natural skin
moisturizer. Apply and let stand for 15 minutes and rinse with
lukewarm water.
INGREDIENTS
* 1/2 cocoa butter * 2 tablespoons of beeswax (grated) * 2
teaspoons of distilled water * 3 tablespoon of sesame oil * 2
tablespoon of coconut oil * 1 tablespoon of olive oil
PREPARATION
* Combine beeswax with water and melt over low heat * Add cocoa
butter and blend * Gradually add coconut, sesame, and olive oil
* Pour into a glass jar, the mix will thicken as it cools down *
Apply on the body
Coconut oil is rich with vitamins and fats that soften the skin.
Cocoa butter combined with coconut oil protect the skin from
wind and cold. This moisturizer creates a protective layer on
the skin's surface.
Sesame oil is also a good way to protect from damaging sunrays
as it can be used as a natural sun blocker. Olive oil
moisturizes and smoothes the skin.
Honey is a humectant which means it attracts and retains water,
which moisturizes our skin. Mix 1 ½ tsps. honey, ½ a lemon, 3
tbs. yogurt and a whipped egg white and apply to face. Let stand
for 15 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water.
Mix 1 tsp. each of almond and mil powder along with two tbs.
glycerin and a tbs. each of lemon juice and almond oil. Mix all
the above and apply once a week.
Melt the following ingredients together over a water bath: 3
tablespoons coconut oil 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon
almond oil, and 1/2 tablespoon beeswax
Directions: In a separate bowl dissolve 1/2 teaspoon borax in 3
tablespoons of heated water. Then slowly add the heated water to
oils, and stir until a cool cream is ready.
Ingredients Sunflower seed meal (finely ground) 1/8 cup
Applesauce 1/8 cup
Recipe Mix the ingredients into a paste.
How to use Apply the paste with gentle circular motions into the
skin. Allow the paste remain on the skin for about 10 minutes.
Then rinse with warm water and gently pat dry.
Homemade moisturizer for oily, acne-prone skin:
Mix 1 medium sized apple (grated) with 5 Tb sp. honey. smooth
over skin, let sit for about 10 minutes, and then wash off with
COOL water.
Just apply fresh fruit to your face is good. Your skin absorbs
the vitamins and minerals. Leave on for 10 minutes or so, then
wash off.
INGREDIENTS
* 1/2 cup of almond oil * 2 tablespoons of beeswax (grated) * ¼
cup of distilled water * 1/4 cup of rose water * 5 drops of
galbanum essential oil * 4 drops of rose essential oil
PREPARATION
* Combine beeswax with distilled water and melt over low heat *
When It is blended, pour it into a blender and blend on low
speed * While the blender is still running, add gradually almond
oil, rose water and the rest of the essential oils * The mix
will look like frosting and will slowly thicken as it cools down
* Pour it into a glass jar and use sparingly
This lotion can be used anywhere from 3-5 months, as long as it
is kept in a cool and dry place.
Not only will you find these all natural skin moisturizers
effective, but these homemade moisturizers will cost you a
fraction of what you are probably paying now. More relief,
healthier, happier skin.....NOW THAT'S a GOOD THING!
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