Natural Moisturizers In Kitchen
If you are still using conventional moisturizers then you are missing something very important that is available in your kitchen. While women the world over are replacing conventional creams and lotions with natural moisturizers, you are turning a blind eye towards the gems hidden in your kitchen.
Here’re 10 natural moisturizers available in your kitchen. Know about their benefits and use them according to your convenience.
- Oil
It’s time to say goodbye to your regular moisturizing creams and lotions. Natural oils are far more beneficial than a conventional moisturizer as they can hydrate and nourish all skin types and conditions. Whichever face oil you use, it won’t make your skin oily, and nor would it make you break out.
Face oils contain all good-for-you ingredients like polyphenols, fatty acids, and antioxidants that reduce skin inflammation and give it a dewy glow. And you can choose from a wide variety of face oils including coconut oil, argan oil, jojoba oil, and olive oil. They will keep your skin healthy and plump all the time.
- Organic Honey
This sticky substance is a great moisturizing agent. Acting as a natural humectant, it draws moisture from the air to the skin. Also, it has amazing hydrating power. It can make your skin soft, radiant, and shiny. There will be no dry feeling or dryness on the skin after you start using raw honey as a moisturizer.
Also, it is easier to apply organic honey to the skin. You simply need to leave the honey on your skin for 20 minutes and then rinse it off with lukewarm water. And you can get the skin treatment any time of the day. It also acts as a gentle exfoliator, scar fader, and fights acne.
- Aloe Vera Gel
We all know that aloe vera is a medicinal plant with amazing properties to heal wounds, reduce inflammation, and nourish the skin. Also, it makes a great moisturizer that is much better than the conventional moisturizing creams and lotions available in the market.
First, it doesn’t give a greasy feeling, and second, it unclogs the pores by removing the pollutants. The skin becomes soft after the natural treatment and nourishment by aloe gel. Men can use the aloe gel as an aftershave treatment. The gel will hydrate the skin and heal the minor cuts by razors.
- Milk/Buttermilk
As a natural moisturizing agent, buttermilk can improve your skin condition from dry and flaky to soft and shiny. Packed with amazing moisturizing properties, buttermilk can nourish your skin from deep inside and improve its condition naturally. Also, it is suitable for all skin types.
Buttermilk has some added advantages for your skin. It can treat acne and reduce the formation of signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles. It works as a mild exfoliator and can treat inflammation and sunburn. It won’t strip your skin of its natural moisture but add nourishment to the skin.
- Avocado
Avocado pulp makes a delicious spread, but little do you know that it is good for your skin as well. Just like it pampers taste buds, it can treat the skin cells as well. Packed with healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals, the avocado pulp can be used as a natural moisturizing agent.
Its nourishing properties soothe skin conditions, prevent skin damage from UV rays, improve skin elasticity by boosting collagen production, minimize breakouts with antimicrobial properties, and improve the overall skin condition. And you can use the avocado pulp in raw condition. Simply peel the fruit and draw its pulp for skin treatment.
- Cocoa Butter
Cocoa butter is a tasty ingredient in chocolate bars, cakes, and ice creams. Also, it is a staple in skincare products because of the exceptional nourishing properties that it contains. Rich in fatty acids, avocado butter hydrates the skin and improves its elasticity. Also, the fat present in the butter makes a protective layer that locks the skin moisture.
Also, it contains phytochemicals that improve blood flow to the skin and prevents premature aging by protecting the skin from UV rays. And it can be used by mixing it with any carrier oil like vitamin E oil.
- Organic Shea Butter
Raw shea butter is a kind of fat obtained from the nuts of the shea tree found in West Africa. And it has been used as a natural skin care product for centuries. It is a good moisturizing agent because of its fatty acid content that includes linoleic, oleic, stearic, and palmitic acids.
Another advantage of shea butter is it improves the skin’s natural barrier to keep it safe from harmful foreign elements like UV rays and environmental pollution. Also, it has excellent healing properties.
- Mango Butter
It is a kind of butter derived from mango seeds and contains excellent moisturizing properties. Packed with antioxidants, softens the skin. It removes dryness and itchy feeling associated with dry skin conditions. It protects the skin against UV rays responsible for premature aging.
Mango butter has an advantage. It has a lower melting point but it doesn’t have any heavy scent. Also, it won’t make you feel oily. In other words, you won’t have any hassle after using the mango butter. And you can take it as a home treatment for dry skin.
- Cucumber Juice
Cucumber is good enough for making a salad, but do you know that its juice makes a good moisturizer. It contains vitamin C that fights inflammation. Cucumber is 96% water and it is what makes it a great hydrating agent. It will rejuvenate your skin with its soothing and cooling effects.
It works well on dark circles, skin tan, and puffy eyes. It treats dull skin and blemishes as well. Also, it is easier to get cucumber treatment. Cut a fresh cucumber in slices and put one slice over your eyes to remove dark circles and reduce puffiness.
- Beeswax
Next time you have dry skin or you feel your skin dry and itchy, try beeswax instead of a conventional cream or lotion. It is completely natural hence suitable for all skin types. Also, it has a load of benefits for the skin.
Beeswax is a great emollient for dry skin conditions. It can protect the skin from damage from environmental factors. It can keep your skin clean all the time. It provides a good acne treatment and reduces stretch marks. It can even treat eczema and psoriasis.
Disclaimer: The information provided is for educational purposes only and the readers are advised to consider the pros and cons of natural moisturizers before using any.
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