Make in house your own body moisturizer

Does not contain artificial preservatives makes this cream is healthier, but also who have to consume it before so that it does not deteriorate

If we want to have a skin hydrated, firm and without grooves we must get used to apply a body lotion daily. Today we find them many brands and for each type of skin, with a wide range of prices, but the healthiest are those that contain natural ingredients and dispense chemical products as, for example, paraffins and other oil derivatives.
In this article we have something even better. With five all-natural ingredients you can prepare a nutritious and refreshing body moisturizer, suitable for all skin types. In addition, its preparation is very simple. Try it!

How do we use this cream?

Homemade creams need to spend soon, whenever possible, since they contain no artificial preservatives and their fresh ingredients may deteriorate. In spite of that vitamin E also functions as a natural preservative, we recommend you keep this cream in the fridge and use it in a maximum of two weeks.
For this reason we recommend sparingly, or you take to develop more and give it to our friends.

For all types of skin.

This cream is moisturizing and has too oily texture, which is ideal for all skin types. If you have very dry skin we can slightly increase the amount of oil, while, if we have the fat, we will add more aloe vera.
You can also add other ingredients specific to some skin problems, although this recipe is already designed to moisturize, nourish and improve circulation. Below we explain the benefits of each ingredient.

Almond oil

Almond oil is one of the ingredients in natural cosmetics, not only for all their properties, but also because it is one of the most economical. In fact, we could apply us directly on wet skin, after showering, and it would be a great moisturizer. But with this cream which we propose you your application will be easier and, in addition, we will provide many other benefits to the skin.
What benefits do you have?

• It softens.
• It moisturizes.
• Calms irritations.
• It prevents wrinkles and stretch marks.

The oil we buy should be first cold extraction.

Aloe vera gel

Aloe vera It can not miss in our home, because it is an excellent moisturizing and healing, and it is refreshing, without adding shine to oily.
We can extract the gel course, cutting and stripping one of the stalks of the plant, or you buy it. In this case we will look to be really aloe vera gel and containing no other ingredients rather than essential preservatives.

Orange essential oil

Orange essential oil will bring a delicious aroma to our cream and even improve our State of mind due to its antidepressant and revitalizing properties.
Its topical application also gives firmness to the skin, promotes the formation of collagen and combats acne and dermatitis.

Rosemary essential oil

Rosemary essential oil is an essential ingredient if you have circulation problems or we are living moments of fatigue and exhaustion. It is a great tonic for ageing skin and also has antiseptic, recommended for skins with acneic or oily trend.

Vitamin E

The vitamin E will allow us better preserve this cream, since it acts as a natural preservative.
Its properties for skin are antioxidant, rejuvenating and protective free radicals.
We can buy it at health food and dietary. In some cases sold in capsules, that also can be used for this recipe.

Quantities

• 50 ml of almond oil.
• 50 ml aloe vera gel.
• 10 drops of Orange essential oil.
• 10 drops of Rosemary essential oil.
• 20 drops of vitamin E.

Elaboration

1. Mix well with aloe vera almond oil. If we have used aloe vera natural, we might have to use a mixer to dilute the gel well.
2. Then add the essential oils and mix all ingredients.
3. We will keep the cream in a jar of dark Crystal during a maximum of quinces days in the fridge.

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