Homemade Aloe Vera Moisturizer for Face - DIY

« I have at home different bottles of essential oils and some vegetable oils including almond oil and aloe vera oil. I would like to create cosmetic products to moisturize the skin on my face (rather dry) and my 13 year old daughter (acne prone skin). Could you send me some home moisturizing recipes made from easy-to-find ingredients ? Thank you » _ C.P

Discover 4 recipes made from aloe Vera oil to create at home, simple facial moisturizing oils (for normal, dry, oily and mature skin).

Discover also the cosmetic and dermatological virtues of the natural ingredients used in these recipes.

4 Aloe Vera Oil Recipes – Facial Moisturizer

1) Moisturizing facial oils for normal skin

• 2 tsp Aloe Vera oil macerate

• 2 tsp of jojoba oil

• 2 tsp of almond oil

• 5 drops of essential oil of lavender

• 5 drops of essential oil of neroli

2) Moisturizing facial oils for dry and sensitive skin

• 1 teaspoon of aloe vera oil

• 1 tsp of jojoba oil

• 2 tsp of almond oil

• 2 tsp wheat germ oil

• 5 drops of essential oil of palmarosa

• 3 drops of essential oil of carrot

• 2 drops of essential oil of lavender

3) Moisturizing facial oils for oily skin and acne prone skin

• 2 teaspoons of Aloe Vera oil

• 2 tsp of hazelnut oil

• 2 tsp of jojoba oil

• 4 drops of yarrow essence oil

• 3 drops of Cistus essence oil

• 3 drops of lavender essence oil

4) Moisturizing facial oils for mature skin

• 1 teaspoon of aloe vera oil

• 2 tsp of jojoba oil

• 2 tsp of almond oil

• 2 tsp oil wheat germ

• 4 drops of essential oil of neroli

• 3 drops of essential oil of carrot

• 3 drops of essential oil of rose

Homemade Aloe Vera Moisturizer for Face – Procedure

Combine the oils in a dropper bottle to prevent the proliferation of bacteria. Shake well .To maximize the cosmetic moisturizing properties of these facial oils, use them within 6 months.

Before each use of home cosmetic preparations, make sure you shake the mixture very well, as oils may separate while the bottle is still.

Do not store natural moisturizing oils for more than 2 months at room temperature. If stored in the refrigerator, the oil will keep for 4-6 months.

Homemade Aloe Vera Moisturizer for Face Manual – Advice on its use

After thoroughly cleansing your face, apply about 7 drops moisturizing oil to the face, neck, and throat .Work the natural cosmetic product by gently massaging it in a circular motion.

Ingredients used in 4 Recipes with Aloe Vera – Benefits and Features

What are the virtues and properties of essential oils of neroli, palmarosa, cistus, lavender and yarrow ?

Neroli essential oil helps strengthen all skin types needing more vitality and elasticity.

Both essential oils of palmarosa and carrot seed help to nourish, soothe and smooth dry and mature skin while providing protection against wrinkles and chapping.

The Cistus essential oil can help normalize oily skin and reduce puffiness because it promotes lymphatic drainage.

The lavender essential oil is often used against itching. It has the virtue of balancing the hydrolipidic (fatty ) layer of the skin and heals the wounds caused by acne, eczema or hives.

The yarrow essential oil has astringent, anti- inflammatory and antiseptic properties that help dry and heal painful acne pimples.

Aloe Vera is known for its healing and moisturizing properties. The oil extracted from aloe leaves and added to a base, such as hazelnut oil, is excellent for all skin types. The wheat germ oil revitalizes the skin. It contains high amounts of vitamin E and is beneficial for many skin types, but is especially beneficial for softening and for dry and dull skin. This oil can also act as a preservative when added to other home cosmetic products.

Recipes with Aloe Vera – Precautions

Epileptics and pregnant women should not use essential oils of yarrow, carrot and undiluted cistus.

Author : Alexis ROGER

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