How to Make a Moisturizing Face Cream

Our facial skin is super delicate and therefore deserves the best care. Moisturizing cream is one of the products that tend to sell in large quantities; we see and hear advertising on all media about new creams that hit the market every day, with so many options that sometimes it can be complicated to choose.

But what if we told you that you can make one on your own? Well, yes! Using only homemade ingredients, you can make your own cream, and we have prepared this fantastic article to teach you how to make a moisturizing cream for the face, the recipes are super simple and with easily accessible ingredients, keep reading!

Why is it important to moisturize the face?

Before sharing with you all the recipes we have prepared, we must discuss why you should constantly moisturize the skin on your face. It is one of the most important organs of our body and is exposed to a large number of agents such as dirt, dust, cold, and microbes. Protecting us from each of them, we can say that the skin is like the protective barrier that takes care of our entire organism, bones, and internal organs.

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Although it has the ability to regenerate on its own and can lubricate thanks to the natural oils that are naturally produced, it is vitally important that we give it extra help through topical products such as moisturizing creams or serums.

In this way, we can maintain its resistance and elasticity at the right level, ensuring its health and preservation for a long time.

The changes due to aging

Another factor that we must take into account when taking care of our skin is the natural aging process, which causes it to no longer present the same characteristics or strengths of when it is younger, wrinkles begin to appear, the skin becomes flaccid and thin, spots appear and a large number of new conditions make it delicate and require even more intensive care.

Aging is completely normal; we cannot avoid it. It is an innate condition of human beings, the common cycle of our life. The only thing we can prevent or do is make the process more friendly to our skin and overall health.

How can we do it? Well, basically by providing the necessary care through a correct diet and topical products, and that’s where our star product of today’s post comes in: The moisturizing cream.

A good moisturizing cream can provide your skin with all the nutrients, natural oils, and hydration that it can no longer offer itself, it’s like your right hand or ally that is always going to be taking care of, protecting, and strengthening your skin. It has the ability to even help control other issues you present, such as spots, dark circles, and even shallow scars.

If you’re looking to improve the appearance of your entire dermis with an economical, effective product that, in addition, you can make on your own from the comfort of your home, moisturizing cream is one of them. For many specialists and even for Korean skincare gurus, moisturizing cream is an infallible product when it comes to creating your perfect beauty routine.

Why make a moisturizer at home?

If you love natural cosmetics, creating your own products, and helping the environment in the process, making your own moisturizer at home will sound too attractive and fun. If, on the contrary, you are just entering this world, you may still have doubts about why to make it if we can acquire any cream in pharmacies or stores.

To clarify doubts and get more people to join the wonderful world of natural, we are going to share the incredible benefits you can get from making a moisturizer at home

1.      They are effective

We have great news if your primary concern is that a homemade cream may not be effective compared to other commercial products. It’s time to stop worrying since, being created with natural and moisturizing ingredients, its effectiveness is not compromised. The only thing you need to make sure is that you purchase fresh and good quality ingredients, so you can see the results you long for.

2.      You are certain of the ingredients it contains

In addition to being made from natural ingredients, you decide which ones it contains and you know all the benefits of each of them, you will not use unknown or poor quality ingredients that harm your health, compared to various creams that we can find on the market today that in order to reduce costs tend to select harmful components or that really do nothing.

3.      You participate in environmental care

How much plastic is used in manufacturing cream containers? How much does that factory pollute? The cosmetic and plastic industry is one of the most polluting today, reducing its consumption is useful to preserve our planet, a single step may not work miracles. But, if several of us join together and decide to opt for ecological and environmental alternatives, we will be contributing our grain of sand.

4.      Your skin will rest from chemicals

Conventional creams usually present several components in their composition that include harmful chemicals such as parabens. These can even worsen the appearance of some eczemas, dermatitis, or rosacea. It is practically impossible to say goodbye to all chemicals, they are present in many of the products we use and even, in some foods to extend their preservation.

What we can offer is a rest to our skin using a natural moisturizing cream made by ourselves, so it can breathe and absorb the nutrients that nature offers us.

How to make a moisturizing cream for the face

As we have described throughout the article, moisturizing our skin is important to preserve its natural state and doing so using a natural alternative can be incredible not only for us but also to take care of the environment. For this reason, we consider it necessary to share with you how to make a moisturizing cream for the face.

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We have selected our favorite recipes for making creams from the comfort of your home. Let’s get started!

Base formula

The main thing is to know how to create a cream that works for practically all skin types, we call it base formula, since even just by adding other ingredients of your preference you can get a cream that is just as effective for all skin types.

Moisturizing cream based on rice

This cream helps to soften the skin, helps reduce the appearance of pores and when used consistently we can blur and eliminate some spots. It is a cream that has been made for years, many indicate that it is one of the secrets of Koreans to maintain a beautiful face.

We will need the following ingredients:

• ¼ cup of rice.
• Almond milk or water.
• Vitamin E oil or vitamin E capsules.

Procedure:

• First step. Rinse the rice completely, make sure to remove the starch. The rice will be clean when the water is transparent, not white.
• Second step. Let the rice soak in water for at least two hours, some even leave it soaking overnight.
• Third step. After the time, strain the rice and place it in a blender.
• Fourth step. Add 1/3 of water or milk, preferably almond milk.
• Fifth step. Blend for two to three minutes. The consistency should not be light, nor too thick.
• Sixth step. With a strainer, eliminate any grains of rice that may not have been blended.
• Seventh step. Heat a pot over low heat and add the previously strained mixture and mix with a spoon constantly, do not let the mixture burn, as it can become hard.
• Eighth step. When it begins to thicken, turn off the heat and continue mixing with your spoon for 2 more minutes, the ideal consistency is soft, it should be manageable to the touch.
• Ninth step. Add a small teaspoon of vitamin E oil, if you have capsules add two and mix.
• Tenth step. Place the mixture in a container to store and preserve the cream.

Keep the cream in the refrigerator, so it will last longer, it is ideal to be used at night, just before going to sleep. Apply it every day and you will notice the results in just two weeks, it’s incredible!

Moisturizing cream for dry skin

Dry skin looks dull, lifeless, and its texture is not soft. For these cases, we need a super moisturizing cream that provides all the nutrients that this type of skin requires, oils are ideal for this type of skin, they moisturize from its internal layers.

Moisturizing cream with eggshell and oils

The internal part of the eggshell (membrane) contains hyaluronic acid, this combined with the best oils is a super moisturizing cream for the face, helps to regenerate the skin and improve its elasticity.

We will need the following ingredients:

• 4 eggs.
• Rosewater.
• Almond oil and argan oil.

Procedure:

• First step. Detach from the eggshell the membrane that is white in color, it easily detaches when you just break the shell.
• Second step. After having removed it from all the eggs, proceed with the help of a food grinder to turn it into powder, it should be similar to body talcum.
• Third step. In a container, add the eggshell powder with 4 tablespoons of rosewater.
• Fourth step. Let the mixture rest for three days.
• Fifth step. Then, strain the mixture and add 4 tablespoons of milk.
• Sixth step. Stir the mixture until it is completely homogeneous and add a spoonful of almond oil and another of argan oil.
• Seventh step. Pour the mixture into the container you have designated for your homemade moisturizer. The consistency of this is a little more liquid than the previous one.

Preserve it in the fridge, we recommend you make a small quantity and when it runs out, make it again. Apply it during the nights, without rinsing.

Moisturizing cream for oily skin

Oily skin is mainly characterized by an excess of sebum, usually dilated pores are observed and it is prone to the appearance of blackheads and pimples. Although it looks greasy, hydration is just as important, we just need to make a homemade cream that does not worsen the problem, we recommend the following:

Moisturizing cream with oatmeal and aloe vera

Oatmeal helps to reduce spots or acne marks, while aloe vera moisturizes, softens, and controls sebum, helping to stop the appearance of comedones or blackheads.

We will need the following ingredients:

• Aloe vera.
• ½ cup of ground oatmeal (in powder)
• ¼ almond milk.

If you have oat flakes, you can use the blender to turn it into powder.

Procedure:

• First step. Gently extract the pulp from the aloe vera.
• Second step. Let the pulp rest for 30 minutes.
• Third step. In a blender, add the ½ cup of previously ground oatmeal, ¼ of almond milk, and the pulp of aloe vera. Make sure all the ingredients are completely fused.
• Fourth step. Heat the mixture in a pot over low heat, as low as your stove can go.
• Fifth step. With a wooden spoon, start stirring the mixture for 10 minutes.
• Sixth step. After this time, remove the mixture from the pot and place it in a container, there continue stirring for 3 more minutes.
• Seventh step. Let the moisturizer cool down.
• Eighth step. When it is at room temperature, you can put it in the container designated for your moisturizer.

Preserve the cream in the refrigerator, so it will not spoil and you can use it for several weeks. Like the previous ones, it is advisable to use them at night every day, you should not rinse.

Moisturizing cream for combination skin

Combination skin is a fusion between oily and dry skin, usually, the greasy areas are the chin, forehead, and nose. That is, what is commonly known as the T-zone. The area of the cheeks and the skin around the lips tend to be dry.

For this type of skin, it is best to use concentrated moisturizers, but do not clog pores. In this way, it will not worsen the areas that are greasy, we recommend the following homemade cream:

Moisturizing cream with rice and oils

For this cream, we will use our base mixture that we recommended at the beginning, we only need to add a few extra oils to make it even more moisturizing, it will soften the skin without generating comedones or pimples.

We will need the following ingredients:

• Base cream.
• Vitamin E.
• Jojoba oil, almond oil, and peppermint oil

Procedure:

• First step. Prepare the base cream as we explained earlier.
• Second step. Add vitamin E. Remember, if you don’t have vitamin E oil you can use two capsules.
• Third step. It’s oil time! Use 1 teaspoon of jojoba oil, ½ of almond oil, and 1 tablespoon of peppermint oil.
• Fourth step. Mix until all the oils are fused with the base cream.

This cream is super easy to make and the base cream is wonderful for combination skin, apply it every night before going to sleep, and refrigerate it in the fridge, so it will last longer.

Moisturizing cream for sensitive skin

Sensitive skin is easily irritated, it is very delicate, and some ingredients can harm it. It is best to use formulas that are not heavy but provide hydration, the following homemade moisturizer is ideal for us:

Moisturizing cream with avocado oil

This cream will provide hydration without irritating or causing discomfort, yogurt is also a perfect lightener, so if you have some spots it will be useful.

We will need the following ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon of avocado oil.
• Yogurt
• Vitamin E.
• Oatmeal in powder.

Procedure:

• First step. If you don’t have oatmeal powder, grind it in the blender. This gives the mixture a slightly thicker consistency and adds nourishing properties to the skin.
• Second step. Mix ½ cup of yogurt with 1/3 of yogurt. Stir with a wooden spoon until you have a homogeneous cream.
• Third step. Add 1 tablespoon of avocado oil and stir.
• Fourth step. Add 1 tablespoon of vitamin E oil or 3 capsules and mix for two minutes.
• Fifth step. Refrigerate the mixture until use.

This moisturizing cream for the face is refreshing, helps to alleviate the symptoms of sensitive skin. The only disadvantage is that because