How to make your own skincare products

There is a popular saying, “If you can’t eat it, don’t put it on your skin.” These words ring true because all those difficult to pronounce ingredients on your cosmetics are actually loaded with harsh chemicals, preservatives, and artificial fragrance. And, it is quite intimidating that our skin absorbs almost 60% of what is put on it!

Owing to the hazards of these toxic skincare products, the green beauty movement is all the rage these days. The movement focuses on using the natural, and wholesome ingredients that nourish the skin and are safe to use without any side-effects. Have you ever noticed the skin and hair of your grandmother? The flawless skin and the beautiful lustrous hair neatly plaited! She didn’t use any of the expensive grooming products or had a daily beauty regime. She just used the available ingredients in her kitchen and looked absolutely resplendent even in her seventies!

Natural ingredients for skincare in their raw form are far more effective and healthy than the chemically manufactured cosmetics that contain carcinogens, neurotoxins, and DNA damaging chemicals. With botanical ingredients, you can personalize your skincare product as per your skin type and needs. Ingredients like coconut oil, castor oil or olive oil are more versatile and just using a little bit of them goes a long way in enhancing and preserving your natural radiance. Also, buying these ingredients in bulk save a lot of money.

Instant Moisturizing

Using olive oil as the daily moisturizer or as a night cream is much better than any other skin hydrating formula available in the market. With h3 antioxidants like Vitamin A and Vitamin E, the olive oil gets quickly absorbed in the skin and provides a long-lasting shield of moisture.

Natural Homemade Exfoliating Scrub

Want to instantly get rid of the dead skin and get glowing skin? Throw away all those scrubs with harsh ingredients in the dustbin and get 1 tbsp coconut oil and 2 tbsp sugar in a bowl. Blend it well and massage the mixture on your face for 60 seconds. Wash your face with warm water. This is one of the easiest scrub recipes!

Treating Sun-Burnt Skin

In the skincare ingredients list, just pure lemon juice or a combination of orange juice and yogurt work best to treat the suntan.

Anti-Dandruff Treatment

Apple Cider Vinegar with its antimicrobial and acidic properties is great to treat dandruff on scalp. Along with this, it also takes care of the scalp health and enhances the shine of the hair. Mix 2 tbsp of Apple Cider Vinegar with water and massage it on the scalp after shampooing and conditioning. After a few minutes, rinse your hair with normal water.

Make-up Remover

Dab some coconut oil on cotton and rub it all over your face and eyes to remove the make-up. Along with removing make-up, it will leave your face skin smooth, supple and shining.

Hair Care

Instead of using expensive hair oil that advocates hair growth in 2 to 3 weeks, castor oil rich in omega-6 fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals works great to improve hair growth.

Thick and Healthy Eyelashes

Applying castor oil on eyelashes make it thick and long. There is also a homemade mascara recipe with charcoal, beeswax and castor oil.

Choose high-quality and best ingredients to make your natural skin care products that make a long-lasting impact on your skin. In this world where there is a dire need to use sustainable ingredients, making a shift in our choices will also have a positive impact on the environment.