Nowadays, commercial moisturizers can be expensive, and they are often filled with a number of questionable chemicals and additives. Luckily, there are plenty of natural alternatives that you can make and use at home. Follow the directions in this article to learn how to make and use homemade moisturizers.
There are many natural ingredients that can be used as a moisturizer on their own. Other things can be added to these ingredients to enhance them. It is best to buy raw versions of these ingredients, or versions in which there are no additives, as this may affect the way that they are used. Follow the instructions beneath each moisturizer name to make your own natural moisturizer.
# Treat Oily SkinFor this recipe, you can mix 2/3 cup of either jojoba oil or grapeseed oil with 1/3 cup of borage oil. Next, add in five drops of ONE of the following essential oils: lavender, peppermint, orange, or rosemary oil. Rub this oil wherever you have oily skin. It is okay to use this moisturizer on your face as well, just try not to get it in your eyes or mouth.
# Soft SkinIf you want to have soft skin, try this recipe. Simply mix equal parts of shea butter and coconut oil (solid form) in a small container. Then, add five drops of lavender oil for each cup of moisturizer. Use this moisturizer on your legs, arms, and face to have smoother skin. For the best use, apply this moisturizer after shaving.
# Treat AcneFor this recipe, mix 2/3 cup of either argan oil, jojoba oil, grapeseed oil, or sweet almond oil with 1/3 cup evening primrose oil. Next, add in five drops of either lavender or rosemary oil. Rub this oil on your face twice a day, once in the morning and once before bed, to get the best results. This recipe will also work to treat back acne. For other home remedies for treating acne, read this article.
# Treat Other BlemishesIf you have facial blemishes, other than acne, then try this recipe. Mix 1/2 cup of jojoba oil and a teaspoon of vitamin E (this can be obtained by breaking open vitamin E supplement pills). Then, add in five drops of tea tree oil. Apply this oil mixture on your blemishes with a cotton ball. Use this no more than three times a day to get the best results.
# Anti-Aging MoisturizerTo make aging skin look younger, try this recipe. Mix 2/3 cup of either argan oil, jojoba oil, apricot kernel oil, coconut oil (liquid form), or avocado oil. Next, add in 1/3 cup of either seat buckthorn oil, rosehip seed oil, or emu oil. Last, but not least, add in five drops of rose, ylang-ylang, or rose geranium oil. Use this oil mixture as you would use any other anti-aging serum.
# Treat WrinklesOne simple way to treat wrinkles is to use a mixture of honey and water. All you have to use it mix one part honey with four parts water. This should make a paste. Rub this paste on and around your wrinkles. Once the paste dries, rinse it off with warm water. It is best to use this home remedy before bed.
# Treat Scars or Damaged SkinWhether you have scarring due to to a cut or acne, this recipe will be able to help. Mix 2/3 cup of hemp seed oil or coconut oil (liquid form) with 1/3 cup of either tamanu oil or rosehip seed oil. Lastly, add five drops of chamomile or palmarosa oil. Use this on your scars two or three times a day, every day, to see results.
# Treat Cracked Feet/HeelsIf you have cracked feet or other injuries on your feet, then you can try out this recipe to get relief. Mix 1/2 cup of coconut oil (solid form) with four tablespoons of aloe vera gel. Lastly, mix in ten drops of lavender essential oil. Once this mixture is mixed thoroughly, rub it on your feet and put on socks (so the lotion does not leave your feet). It is best to do this right before bed so you can sleep with this mixture on your feet.
# Sun ProtectionTo protect your skin from the sun, you can make a moisturizer our of equal parts olive oil and sesame oil. While this may sound more like a salad dressing than a beauty product, it still works! This works best when treating sunburn. It should be noted that you will still need to wear sunscreen.