Moisturizing skin adequately every day helps maintain radiant skin and prevents the appearance of wrinkles. A beauty and wellness gesture that has become a must for many women… The moisturizers available in the cosmetics market are varied and full of promise. However, their ingredients are not always transparent and safe. Quit the parabens, dyes and other artificial fragrances and now use natural ingredients for hydration!
5 Secrets to Hydrating Skin Without Chemicals
Olive, coconut, jojoba oil, aloe vera gel or cucumber face masks, grandmother’s recipes are varied and effective in nourishing the dermis. After you’ve thoroughly cleansed your face, here’s how to use them depending on your skin type…
Olive Oil for All Skin Types
A miracle product from the Mediterranean basin, olive oil can be used in all sauces, both food and cosmetic! Many studies have demonstrated its antioxidant effects. Enriched with Omega 9, it has an excellent anti-wrinkle effect and is especially recommended for dry or sensitive skin. Nourish, soothe and even heal, this beauty oil has it all!
To ensure the best quality, choose untreated, organically grown, cold-pressed, and away from any heat or light sources. These tips apply to all vegetable oils, which you can buy pure at drugstores, in the cosmetics department of organic stores, or more economically in the food department. To apply, simply massage into skin gently.
Ultra Nourishing Coconut Oil
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil deeply nourishes the epidermis, giving it softness. The oil is easy to transport, hardens at room temperature, and can be used as a lip balm or scrub. Also known as “coconut oil,” it’s a natural 3-in-1 remedy! The only contraindication: it is comedogenic and officially not recommended for acne-prone skin.
Jojoba oil for combination or oily skin
Just because you have oily skin doesn’t mean you should neglect moisturizing it. Quite the opposite! This new beauty ally is made from South American jojoba nuts, known for regulating sebum and reducing the appearance of pimples or pimples. Therefore, it is ideal for the T-zone of combination skin and also reduces the shiney look of oily skin. You can use it in a local application instead of your day cream. Good news, jojoba oil is also an excellent natural makeup remover! Warning: Below 15°, the oil will freeze, but this in no way alters its cosmetic properties.
Cucumber Face Masks for All Skin Types
Cutissime, “homemade” cucumber face masks are still hot! Composed of 90% water, cucumbers are rich in vitamins and minerals with moisturizing, antioxidant and refreshing properties. It instantly awakens the skin’s radiance by stimulating microcirculation and nourishes the driest skin. It deeply drains and purifies the skin. Recipe: Mix half a cucumber with yogurt. Rest time: 15 minutes.
Aloe Vera Gel, the “Miracle” Moisturizer
Known since ancient times for its 99% water content, Aloe Vera is a miraculous plant with many moisturizing and healing properties. It also fights excess sebum by eliminating impurities and stimulating cell turnover. It instantly refreshes the skin in case of sunburn and nourishes it deeply. In order to retain all its active properties, the aloe vera pulp must be cold pressed and free from preservatives. Apply a small amount of the gel to your face like you would a moisturizer.
