Women who do not want to grow old adhere to a healthy lifestyle and choose the right diet. And, of course, they make high demands on the care products. Their choice is natural cosmetics. Alas, often in the composition of modern lotions, masks and creams, which are in abundance on store shelves, there are more chemical ingredients than natural ones. But women are not very upset by this, because for them rejuvenating cosmetics with their own hands is a common thing. Sesame oil is often the basis for such cosmetics.
Sesame oil for the beauty of your skin: video tips for use
Cleansing lotion with a slight whitening effect.
To prepare it you will need:
- aloe – 2 leaves
- dried chamomile – 2 tsp
- dried rose petals – 1 tsp
- sage leaves, dried – 2 tsp.
- dried parsley – 1 tsp
- plantain leaves, dried – 1 tsp.
- lemon juice – 1 tsp
- water – 200 ml.
Aloe leaves require preparation. Cut off the 2 bottom leaves 5 cm long, wrap in a napkin and refrigerate for 10 days. During this time, biostimulants are developed in the leaves that can trigger a rejuvenation mechanism in the skin.
Chop the dried herbs, finely chop the aloe leaves with a knife or scissors. Put everything in a jar and stir. Pour the mixture with a glass of boiling water and wrap it up with a towel (you can brew in a thermos). Let it brew for 2 hours, then strain, add 1 tsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice. The lotion is ready. Moisten a cotton pad with it and wipe your face twice a day. Store in a glass container in the refrigerator. The composition of the medicinal product has a strong cosmetological effect; after a week of regular use, you will notice that the skin has tightened and acquired an even color. This popular recipe allows you to complement the list of ingredients with other herbs suitable for your skin type.
Sunscreen lotion is prepared from the following ingredients:
- sesame oil – 3 tbsp. l.
- almond oil – 2 tbsp. l.
- lanolin – 4 tbsp. l.
- large leaf black tea – 1 tsp.
- water – 100 ml.
Brew strong tea, let it brew for 10 minutes, strain. In an enamel bowl, combine lanolin, sesame and almond oil and hold in a water bath, stirring with a wooden spoon. Pour in tea, stir. Let cool at room temperature, stirring occasionally to maintain uniformity. Wipe clean skin of the face, neck and décolleté with lotion, remove excess with a napkin. Almond oil and lanolin will help retain moisture in the skin, the tannins in tea and sesame oil will absorb the sun’s rays and prevent the skin from shrinking under its influence, thereby providing a rejuvenating effect.
To prepare the mask, you will need:
- mountain ash red – 1 tbsp. l.
- cottage cheese – 1 tsp.
- sour cream – 1 tsp
- natural honey – 1 tsp.
- egg yolk – 1 pc.
Frozen mountain ash is ideal for a rejuvenating mask, when the concentration of glucose, which nourishes aging skin, becomes maximum in it. If it’s summer, just hold the berries in the freezer.
Mash the mountain ash with a spoon until puree, 1 tbsp. l. which you mix with all the other ingredients. Rub everything thoroughly. If the composition is too thick, add a few drops of almond oil. Apply to cleansed face and leave on for 15 minutes. Then rinse with warm water and rinse with cool. You don’t have to apply the cream.
You will need:
- ginger root – 5 cm.
- sesame oil – 2 tsp
- apricot oil – 2 tsp
- cocoa butter – 100 g.
- vitamin E oil solution – 2 tsp.
Cocoa butter and vitamin E oil solution (in capsules) can be purchased at a pharmacy. If cocoa butter is not available at the pharmacy, you can find it in specialized stores that sell everything you need for home soap making.
Peel and grate the ginger root, squeeze the juice. In an enamel bowl, combine ginger juice, sesame and apricot oil, vitamin E (pierce the capsules and squeeze out the butter) and cocoa butter. Place the dishes in an oven heated to 70 degrees for 10 minutes. Remove from oven, stir, pour into a glass jar and close the lid. When the homemade anti-aging cream cools down, you can start using it and … look younger. Apply a small amount to a clean face and rub in lightly. It is better to use the product at night, blot the excess with a napkin. The composition of the cream for aging skin helps to normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands, smoothes wrinkles, has a tonic and regenerating effect.
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