Ingredients Used for Skincare at Home
In this article, I will talk about the herbal oils, acids, and vitamins I use in my skincare routine. I don’t prepare very detailed mixtures. When there are too many ingredients, it confuses me and makes it harder to prepare. Here are the mixtures I use at home:
Shea Butter: Also known as Shea butter, this oil has the highest moisturizing properties. I mostly use it on my face. I think it’s sufficient to use it alone as both day and night cream for moisturizing. It’s also a good option for under-eye moisturizer.
Coconut Oil: This can also be found in liquid form in the market. In its original form, it’s solid unless the weather is very hot. I apply coconut oil to both my face and hair. However, it’s recommended to wash the face after using it on the face. Leaving it on the face can be harmful. It can be used as a cleansing oil in this way. I like to use cleansing oil before cleansing gel or peeling. It helps to remove my makeup and makes my skin smoother.
Argan Oil: I also apply argan oil to both my hair and face. The original one is a bit expensive in the market.
Lavender oil
Lavender Oil: This oil is beneficial for both skin and hair. It also has a nice scent. If I’m putting other oils with a tablespoon, I put lavender oil with a teaspoon in mixtures.
Tea Tree Oil: This plant is known as a natural cortisone. It’s known to heal problems like dermatitis, eczema, etc. Since I have seborrheic dermatitis, I put it in my hair, face, and soaps. Like lavender oil, I put tea tree oil with a teaspoon in mixtures.
Hyaluronic Acid: Here’s the substance that’s very popular lately for anti-aging and preventing wrinkles. I use it as a serum. It’s sold in powder and serum form.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C: It’s a vitamin that brightens the skin, evens out the tone, and prevents wrinkles. It’s sold in powder or serum form. I bought a serum from Doa Cosmetics that contains hyaluronic acid and vitamin C together.
Collagen: It’s the most important substance for firming. It is better to buy a collagen boosting product like peptides serum:
Almond Oil: It’s a beneficial oil for hair and eyelash care. It’s also beneficial for the skin, but I only apply it to my hair.
Castor Oil: The most recommended oil for eyelash care.
Macadamia Oil: This oil is highly recommended for the skin as it’s the most suitable oil for human skin. Another name for this oil, witch hazel, is highly recommended for tonics made by mixing it with natural vinegar and water.
Aloe Vera: This natural ingredient, which is in gel form, is highly recommended. It can be used for shower gel, cleansing gel, and face masks.
Vitamin B5: You might have heard of this vitamin before; it’s very beneficial for hair. I add this vitamin to my hair masks.
Vitamin E: This vitamin is actually beneficial for both hair and skin. It’s added to makeup products and lip balms. I also add it to my hair masks. I purchased versatile vitamin e, vitamin c and ferulic acid serum:
Baobab Oil: This oil, which contains many vitamins, is added to anti-aging skincare products. It’s a lightweight oil so it can be easily used in daytime skincare. It really brightens the skin.
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