Stores are full of beauty products for the treatment of every part of the body, and many a question comes to mind: "Why make something at home that I can comfortably buy"?
If you are at least slightly interested in the composition of cosmetics, you will agree that finding a really good cosmetic product is often a superhuman task. Chemical preservatives, synthetic dyes, substances that only increase skin sensitivity and are often found in cosmetics.
Every day, we are bombarded with advertisements for creams, face masks, and body lotions from television, the Internet, or the pages of magazines. Confused by advertising, we buy preparations and sometimes we forget to be interested in what they contain.
We are looking for the ideal product, but there is magic in simplicity and that is why vegetable oil will do the best service in the case of body treatment. For example , almond oil is slowly absorbed and leaves the skin pleasantly supple. Shea butter provides excellent protection against frost, unlike creams with water content, which are not suitable in winter.
In the case of body skin treatment, pure vegetable oil or the above-mentioned shea butter is sufficient. In the case of face cream, skin masks, foot treatment creams, in addition to essential oils, we also use beeswax , cosmetic clay , lecithin ...
The storage time of home cosmetics depends on the composition of the product, in general it can be said that if the product contains water, it must be used as soon as possible. However, we can also extend the shelf life by adding vitamin E or grapefruit seed extract .
If you want to start making cosmetics, you will first need ingredients. The basic ingredient is shea butter. The larger package is definitely worth it, because you will use it whether you have dry or oily skin. You can also use it as a base for eye creams, lip balms, it can also be used in the production of solid perfumes. Shea butter is a frequent ingredient in the most luxurious products in the cosmetics industry. The main advantage of shea butter is its resistance to rancidity and tolerability if you have sensitive skin.
You will appreciate coconut oil thanks to its beautiful aroma, and by adding it to the preparation, you will often not need to add essential oil anymore, the aroma of coconut oil will do its job.
Evening primrose and borage oil are choices for those with very dry skin. Calendula oil is not an oil as such, but an infusion of calendula flowers in oil. The resulting preparation will not only turn yellow, but by adding it to the preparation, you will benefit your veins. After all, calendula oil was promoted by the famous herbalist Maria Treben precisely for varicose veins.
Depending on the quantity, beeswax gives the preparations a stiff consistency. Its use is suitable in creams for the treatment of extremely stressed hands.
Lecithin acts as an emulsifier, meaning it binds water and oil together. By whisking it into the product, you immediately conjure up an easy-to-spread product with a light consistency.
Essential oils are not a whim but a necessity. Unlike chemically produced perfumes, we can help them not only have a positive effect on the psyche, but also help us fight against impure skin, mycosis or even cellulite.
The production of homemade cosmetics is essentially a lifestyle. We are saying that we care about our skin and are doing our best to treat ourselves to the best. Last but not least, a cream made with love is the best gift.
