Autumn skin care

Autumn skin care

Jul 09, 2014 Skin care 0 Comments

Autumn is a season of change, a time of beginnings and endings. With the end of summer, the sadness of missing something great sneaks up on the soul. The weather turns cool and dreary and these conditions begin to dry out the skin and hair. Again, it's important to use more oil-rich products, and keep your skin and hair moisturized so they don't dry out too much. By using a conditioner as a treatment, it keeps your hair properly moisturized and thus easier to care for. The simplest hair conditioner is honey.

 

Honey and beeswax

Industrious bees produce 2 ingredients in summer that can be used all year round - honey and beeswax. No synthetic substance has been created that is as good as beeswax. Honey has a healing effect and almost never has any harmful effects. Strengthens the body and protects the skin from adverse external influences. It is the main ingredient in many creams, lotions and lip products. Honey is one of the best humectants and has a high potassium content, which makes it impossible for bacteria to survive there. When applied to the skin, it makes the complexion fresh, the skin soft and silky. For use on the scalp, it reduces dandruff.

 

Four parts of oil are used for one part of beeswax. The homemade cream recipe could then be, for example, like this: 10 g of beeswax, 40 g of hemp oil, 20 ml of distilled water. Melt the beeswax and oil slowly in a water bath at a low temperature, heat the distilled water in another pot to 37 C and add it to the oil-wax mixture, stirring all the time. Once cooled, mix in 10-15 drops of your favorite essential oil.

 

Honey works wonders on your hair and is easy to wash out. Massage 1-2 tsp. honey in damp hair before washing and wait 15-20 minutes, then shampoo as usual. Mood has slightly bleaching properties and if you have very dark hair, you can use molasses or maple syrup. Caramel and vanilla can be used as scents, which make them nice products that smell like autumn.

 

During the autumn months, many beauty ingredients can be picked from the fields and from the trees, this includes nuts, fresh grains and pears, apples, watermelon. Root vegetables are also relevant, fresh potatoes, parsnips, celeriac.

 

Apples

One of the oldest beauty remedies is using apples. They have been known for centuries for their skin healing properties. Apple juice makes a breath-freshening mouthwash and can also be used in the bath. Apples contain AHA acids and thus can be used to improve skin complexion because it acts as an antioxidant in cosmetics and also contains amylase, which is an exfoliating enzyme and is useful for removing dead skin cells and dirt from the skin's surface. Apple juice can even be used as a hair rinse to stop dandruff.

 

When fruit juice ferments, it turns into vinegar, known for its high acid content and pungent smell. Vinegar is used in cosmetics to remove alkaline residues from soaps and helps the body restore its natural acid levels. Vinegar should never be used directly on the skin, it should always be diluted, for example in a ratio of 1:8.

 

Cranberries

these berries make a great skin tonic because they speed up blood circulation and give the skin a glow.

 

Grain

Like barley, wheat and oats - all whole grains are valuable sources of protein, vitamin E and B. When finely ground, they are excellent cleansers that can be used in place of soap. When added to bath water, they create a softening soak that is good for all skin types. Oatmeal baths are a popular treatment for dry and sensitive skin. You can also do this by sewing 2 square pieces of gauze together and filling them with grains, then tie them together at the top and place them under the water tap.

 

Nuts

are rich in natural oils. Finely ground walnuts are excellent face and body scrubs.

 

Potatoes

Rich in vitamin C, these vegetables are excellent skin softeners. An effective remedy for dry and scaly skin. Simply rub a slice of raw potato over your skin and then rinse. Potato slices help reduce puffiness under the eyes. Grate a little raw potato and then place in gauze and apply directly to tired eyes. Brightens and plumps the skin and is a natural pain reliever.

 

Rosehip

The rosehip is fully ripe with red fruits that are slightly larger than a cherry. They are harvested in late autumn before the cold starts to bite. Rosehips are rich in vitamin C and can be used to make excellent toners and face masks. Mix a dash of unflavored yogurt into freshly pureed rosehip, and you get a revitalizing and toning face mask. Rosehip makes an extremely good oil and is obtained from unrefined rosehip seeds.

 

Rose hip oil is used cold-pressed. Contains fatty acids such as oleic acid, which can reduce bad cholesterol levels in our body, and also contains vitamins A and K. This oil helps speed up cell regeneration and works especially well on damaged or aging skin. It also helps reduce stretch marks, treats dry skin, brittle nails and hyperpigmentation. An extremely valuable oil that greatly slows down the aging of your skin.

 

Witch hazel (Hamamelis Virginiana)

A plant that blooms in late autumn, its bark and leaves can be used as an excellent skin freshener, local anesthetic and pore tightener. The raw material of the medical case has been around for 300 years. Suitable for use on the lids when the eyes need a little relaxation.

 

Autumn repairing cleansing lotion.

1 tbsp. Vitamin E oil

2 tbsp. almond oil

1 tbsp. walnut oil

¼ teaspoon wheat germ oil

½ teaspoon honey

1 tbsp. grated beeswax

¼ teaspoon baking soda

½ cup of distilled water

 

Use this rich lotion to cleanse your face before going to bed. In the morning, the skin is soft and smooth. You can also use it throughout the day as a good moisturizer or eye cream. Always take a small amount because it is very rich in natural oils. Mix soda with water and let stand separately. Mix together the oils, honey and beeswax. Put them in a separate glass measuring jug and slowly melt the ingredients in a water bath until the beeswax has melted. Stir the mixture occasionally. When the beeswax has melted, heat the soda water mixture in another container or in the same water bath where the oils were before. Slowly pour the oils into the water and mix thoroughly. You can use a whisk. Put the resulting mixture in a clean jar with a lid and place it in a cool place.

 

Green body mask

1 glass of sliced ​​carrots

2 cups fresh spinach leaves

½ again sliced ​​mushrooms

2 cups of finely chopped zucchini

½ cup fresh water or vegetable water

½ cup green natural clay

 

These ingredients smell like freshly chopped lettuce. They add moisture to your skin and make it soft and smooth. Steam the raw ingredients until soft, then break up with a fork and let cool completely. From the bottom of the steamer, you can get herbal water, which you can use instead of regular water. Place the vegetable water in a food processor and grind together with the vegetables until you get a smooth mass. Mix in natural clay. When you're done mixing, you should have a pale green, creamy mixture.

 

To use, apply the mask all over your body using your hands or a larger spatula. Leave on the body for 10-15 minutes. Wrap an old towel around yourself and lie down if you want. Rinse in a warm shower and use a rich moisturizer after the mask. The amount is completely enough for 1 use.

 

Love bath oil recipe

300 ml sweet almond oil

10 drops of sandalwood essential oil

10 drops of patchouli essential oil

4 drops of ylang-ylang oil

2 drops of sage essential oil

 

Mix all the ingredients well and pour into the bottle. Pour a little oil into your palms and massage with slow, rhythmic movements. Add 1-2 tablespoons to a warm bath. Mix the water carefully so that the oil is evenly mixed.

Happy experimenting!

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