DIY lotions. Video recipes
Proper cleansing is at the heart of skin care for both face and hands. This procedure should be carried out at least twice a day: in the morning and in the evening. In addition, cleansing also involves toning and moisturizing the skin.
Cucumber & Elderberry Lotion
Cucumber is found in many cleansing lotions. It is renowned for its cleansing and anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, cucumber juice is suitable for all skin types. Elderberry flowers are also renowned for their healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is these components that formed the basis of this cleansing hand lotion.
To prepare a cleansing lotion, you will need:
- 150 ml of any cosmetic lotion
- 3-5 drops of lemon essential oil
- 5-7 drops of elderberry tincture
- 2-3 tablespoons of cucumber juice
The proposed components should be mixed well. You can use a mixer or blender for this. The finished cleansing tonic must be poured into a clean glass container.
A homemade cosmetic product is stored for no more than 5-7 days in a refrigerator
It is recommended to use the lotion 2 times a day: in the evening and in the morning.
This hand cleansing lotion is versatile and perfect for all skin types.
Salt, well dissolved in milk, perfectly nourishes the skin of the hands and helps to remove dead skin cells of the epidermis
It includes:
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1 glass of warm milk
This is a very famous recipe that is very popular.
This cosmetic product includes:
- 1 tablespoon natural honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2-3 drops of tea tree essential oil
- 1 glass of warm kefir
The proposed components mix well. The finished lotion should be poured into a clean glass container. It is stored in the refrigerator for no more than 7 days.
Honey lotion perfectly cleanses the skin of the hands, keeping it soft and supple
To prepare this cosmetic product, you will need:
- 1 tablespoon of calendula flowers
- 1 tablespoon chamomile flowers
- 1 tablespoon coltsfoot pick
- 1 a glass of boiling water
The proposed herbs should be brewed with boiling water, covering the container with a lid. After 40-60 minutes, the infusion is filtered. After that, you can add 1 teaspoon of an alcoholic agent (boric or salicylic acid). Due to its rich composition, this cleansing lotion is an excellent antiseptic and moisturizer. It is perfect for any type of hand skin. The procedure is recommended to be carried out 2-3 times a day. After that, any emollient or moisturizer should be applied to the skin of the hands.
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