8 Simple Homemade Moisturizer(s) for Healthy Glowing Skin

Well, skin concerned people are very much aware of skincare regimens, formulas, and techniques. Especially, ladies are very much well aware of CTM (cleansing, toning, and moisturizing) method which helps every woman to achieve healthy, glowing and supple skin. Apart from CTM, exfoliation of skin both facial, body and extremities once a week is crucial and beneficial as well. For healthy and well hydrated skin, moisturization of skin is very important regardless of different skin types. Proper moisturization keeps any skin type healthy and naturally glowing and makes the skin a perfect base for applying light to heavy makeups. We all know, dry skin desperately needs ample moisturization, but the surprising fact is oily skins also need proper moisturization as well. However, it depends on the ingredients and formulas that we use for oily skin to avoid excessive oil production and acne breakout. Plus, moisturizers available in the supermarkets and on online skincare official retail websites are somehow loaded with numerous chemicals, more or less. Applying harsh chemical-based moisturizers on regular basis can be very dangerous and harmful for any skin type. Thus, to make it easy and beneficial for our beautiful ladies, who can’t live without moisturizing their skin and also can’t take risks of harsh chemicals, here we have rounded up few simple homemade moisturizers for healthy glowing skin:

1. Aloe vera, almond oil and beeswax

Aloe vera is soothing for any skin type as it has anti-inflammatory properties. Aloe vera is great for reducing suntan and treating sunburns. Almond oil is rich in vitamin E which helps in deep moisturization as well as fights early signs of ageing. Aloe vera and almond oil combinedly becomes lightweight and non-comedogenic. Beeswax is anti-allergenic, anti-bacterial and also helps in aiding the retention of moisture. Beeswax helps in making your skin ultra-soft and also improves skin elasticity. Take half cup of aloe get, mix 1 teaspoon oil of almond oil and 1 teaspoon of beeswax to mix well and store it in a jar for a week’s use.

2. Vitamin E and cocoa butter

Vitamin E is an ultimate ingredient for skin’s deep moisturization.  Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin which is an antioxidant that helps protecting cells from damage throughout your body. Vitamin E creates a natural barrier for our skin to keep moisture locked. Vitamin E softens skin, stops skin from losing moisture, and also protects cells from damage. Cocoa butter is rich in phytochemicals that improve blood flow to the skin and also slows down skin aging by protecting against damage caused due to sun’s harmful UV rays. Cocoa butter helps in fighting early signs of ageing as well. Take 3 tablespoons of cocoa butter with 1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil and a add few drops of tea tree oil and mix them well to use as a daily moisturizer which is one of the best simple homemade moisturizers for healthy glowing skin.

3. Green tea, glycerin and honey

Green tea works wonder in moisturizing combination skin. Green tea fights dark spots, dark circles, and hyperpigmentation. Honey and glycerin are known for best skin hydration and moisturization as well. Take 3 teaspoons of warm green tea, 3 teaspoons of glycerin, 1 teaspoon of honey and you can add ½ teaspoon of coconut oil to mix them all and store in a small jar to use it for 3-4 days.

4. Shea butter, avocado oil, and sea buckthorn oil

Shea butter works as an emollient, helps in softening or smoothening dry skin. Shea butter also has anti-inflammatory properties and has substances that fight inflammation and skin swelling. Sea buckthorn oil is extremely beneficial in treating eczema and soothing dry and itchy skin. Avocado oil soothes skin and also helps in deep moisturization. Take ½ cup of shea butter, 6-7 drops of sea buckthorn oil, and 1 teaspoon of avocado oil to lix well and use it as a daily moisturizer.

5. Beeswax, coconut oil, and essential oils

Coconut oil provides extra moisturization to your skin, and the essential oils boost further skin healing. Beeswax is anti-allergenic, anti-bacterial in nature and also helps in fighting the retention of moisture in skin. Beeswax helps in making your skin super soft and also improves skin elasticity. Take ¼ cup beeswax pellets, ½ cup coconut oil, and 10 drops essential oils such as lavender, chamomile, sandalwood and tea tree oil, mix all the ingredients well and store it in a jar for further use.

6. Shea butter, cocoa butter, and olive oil

Shea butter works as an emollient which helps in softening or smoothening of dry skin. Shea butter also has anti-inflammatory properties that fight inflammation and skin swelling. Cocoa butter is rich in phytochemicals that are known for improving blood flow to the skin and also slowing down skin aging by protecting against damage caused due to sun’s harmful UV rays. Olive oil deep moisturizes dry skin, protects against premature aging signs, manages sun damage and sun tan, cleanses skin, boosts skin healing, and promotes collagen production. Take ¼ cup of shea butter and ¼ cup of cocoa butter with 2 tablespoons of olive oil to mix them well and use the homemade moisturizer regularly, another simple homemade moisturizer for healthy glowing skin.

7. Coconut oil, vitamin E oil and aloe vera

Coconut oil helps in deep moisturization of your skin, and also gives ample skin hydration. Vitamin E not only moisturizes your skin, but also protect the cells from damage throughout your body. Vitamin E creates a natural barrier for our skin to keep moisture locked in. Aloe vera has soothing effect on all skin types as it has anti-inflammatory properties. Aloe vera is great for reducing suntan and treating sunburns. Take 3 tablespoons of aloe gel, with 2 teaspoons of coconut oil and 10-15 drops of vitamin E oil to mix well and use as a daily moisturizer. Keep the mixture in air tight jar for further usage.

8. Olive oil, rose water, apple cider vinegar

Olive oil deep moisturizes dry skin, protects against premature aging signs, manages sun damage and sun tan, cleanses skin, boosts skin healing, and promotes collagen production. Rose water balances skin natural oil, nourishes skin, hydrates and also lightens the skin tone. Rose water acts like a natural astringent which fights and reduces skin’s blotchiness and also fights premature ageing signs. Apple cider vinegar has anti-inflammatory properties and it also contains acetic acid and alpha hydroxy acid that help in exfoliating the skin, by absorbing excess oils and unclogging the pores. It also helps to restore the proper pH levels to your skin. Take 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of rose water and 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and you can also add a few drops of vitamin E oil to mix all the ingredients well and store the mixture in a closed air tight jar for further usage, which is one of the simple homemade moisturizers for healthy glowing skin.