Night time skin care routine is very important! Even if you don’t have a long 10 step night routine, one at least needs to use a night cream before bedtime. It is so essential that you nourish your skin while you sleep because that is the only time you rest and let your skin repair. I get asked a lot of times what night cream to use and if we can make it at home, the answer is yes! You can definitely make your own night cream at home and the one that we are going to talk about today is an anti ageing night cream, which is great for mature skin. We are all going to age and that is the fact, using a night cream is not going to stop it but you can definitely keep your skin looking young and plumper for a longer period! This will also prevent early signs of ageing like fine lines and wrinkles around the eye area and mouth. It is really important to use a super moisturizing night cream and here I have a recipe for DIY anti-ageing night cream for you –
DIY ANTI-AGEING NIGHT CREAM RECIPE
BENEFITS
Rosehip Oil
Rosehip oil is quite known for its anti ageing properties. It makes your skin more elastic and plump and delays early fine lines and wrinkles. Contains essential fatty acids and that nourish your skin and keep it soft and glowing. It also helps boost circulation and keeps your skin clear and flawless.
Shea Butter
Shea butter is non-comedogenic in nature which makes it a perfect moisturizing base for any skincare product. Makes your skin elastic, keeps it soft and plump, hydrates and deeply moisturizes your skin. Helps prevent early signs of ageing like wrinkles and fine lines around the eyes and mouth. This butter suits every skin type and works exceptionally well for dry skin. Dry skin is more prone to early fine lines and wrinkles and using this shea butter-based night cream is going to work wonders.
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Geranium Oil
Geranium oil is also known for its anti-ageing benefits. It helps prevent early fine lines and wrinkles and it is also great for pigmentation related to ageing. Keeps your skin plump and younger looking for a longer period. Geranium oil contains essential fatty acids that nourish your skin and keeps it soft and elastic.
METHOD
Things you need-
- 1/3 cup soft shea butter or avocado butter
- 15 drops geranium oil
- 2 tablespoons rosehip oil
Directions-
To make the super nourishing and moisturizing night cream, all you need to do is add soft shea butter or avocado butter in a bowl. If the butter is hard at room temperature, microwave it for a few seconds so that it is soft and easy to whip. Add in geranium and rosehip oil and wait until it is smooth and fluffy. Transfer this to an easy-to-use jar and use it before bedtime. Shelf life of the final product depends on the shelf-life of the ingredients used.
NOTE-
- Always patch test beforehand to make sure whether you are allergic to any ingredient or not.
- Use organic ingredients only.
- This anti ageing night cream is only going to help prevent early fine line so that you could age gracefully and look younger for a longer period. This keeps your mature skin softer and plumper looking.
