Moisturizing Body Cream And How To Prepare It At Home

If you want more hydrated, toned and stretch mark-free skin, you need to get used to wearing a moisturizing body cream every day. Today there are many brands on the market, for all skin types and ranging in a range of prices, but the healthiest are those that contain natural ingredients and free of chemicals such as paraffin and other petroleum derivatives.

In this article we present an even better proposal: with five completely natural ingredients you can prepare a moisturizing , nourishing and refreshing body cream suitable for all skin types. Plus, the preparation is super simple. Try it!

How to apply this moisturizing body cream?

Homemade creams spoil quickly because they do not contain artificial preservatives and because fresh ingredients can deteriorate. Although vitamin E also functions as a natural preservative, we recommend that you keep this cream in the refrigerator and use it for a maximum of two weeks.

For this reason we suggest you prepare a moderate quantity or take advantage of it to prepare more and give it to your friends.

For which skin types?

This cream is moisturizing and does not have a too oily texture, making it ideal for all skin types. If you have very dry skin, you can increase the amount of oil, while if you have very oily skin, you can add more aloe vera.

In addition, other specific ingredients can be added for some skin problems, although this recipe is already designed to hydrate, nourish and improve circulation. Below we illustrate the benefits of each ingredient.

Almond oil for a moisturizing body cream

Almond oil is one of the most used ingredients in natural cosmetics, not only for its countless properties, but also because it is one of the cheapest.

In fact, you can apply it directly to damp skin, after a shower, and it will act as an excellent moisturizer. However, with this cream that we offer you, its application will be even easier and you will bring many other benefits to the skin.

What benefits does it bring?

• Softens
• Hydrates
• Calm irritations
• Prevents wrinkles and stretch marks

Buy first cold pressed oil.

Aloe vera gel for a moisturizing body cream

Aloe vera cannot be missing at home as it is an excellent moisturizer and healing agent and because it is refreshing, but without making oily skin shiny.

You can extract the gel naturally by cutting one of the leaves of the plant or buy it. In this case, check that it is really aloe vera gel and that it does not contain other ingredients than the basic preservatives.

Orange essential oil

The essential oil of orange will bring a delicious aroma to the cream and will even improve your mood thanks to its antidepressant and revitalizing properties.

Its topical use also gives tone to the skin, promotes the formation of collagen and fights acne and dermatitis.

Rosemary essential oil: the basis for a moisturizing body cream

Rosemary essential oil is a key ingredient if you have circulatory problems and if you are going through a period of fatigue and exhaustion. It is an effective tonic for aged skin and also has antiseptic properties recommended for skin that tends to be oily or acne-prone.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E will allow you to preserve this cream better as it acts as a natural preservative.

Its properties for the skin are antioxidant, rejuvenating and protective against free radicals.

You can buy it in health food stores and natural stores. In some cases it is sold in capsules which can however also be useful for this recipe.

Quantity

• A few drops of orange oil (10 drops)

• Almond oil (50 ml)

Furthermore..

• 10 drops of rosemary essence

• 20 of vitamin E

Aloe vera gel (50 ml)

Preparation

1. Mix the almond oil well with the aloe vera. If you have used natural aloe vera, you may need to use the blender to dilute the gel well.
2. Afterwards, add the essential oils and mix all the ingredients.
3. Keep the cream in a dark glass container in the refrigerator for a maximum of fifteen days.

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