Korean skincare is well known worldwide and it normally consists of 10 step skincare routines. No wonder Koreans have beautiful glowing skin. I personally really love Korean beauty products and I rave about them. They have some really amazing extra steps in the skincare routine and one of them is using an essence. Now, essence is nothing but an additional step that is done after using a toner to nourish the skin and facilitate good absorption of the next skincare steps. If you are in a lookout for an all natural essence with skin brightening and healing properties, here is a recipe for you. Find below DIY turmeric essence for skin glow –
RECIPE FOR TURMERIC ESSENCE FOR SKIN GLOW
BENEFITS OF INGREDIENTS USED IN DIY TURMERIC ESSENCE
Aloe Water
Aloe vera gel when used in the form of water penetrates into the skin even better and has great hydrating properties. It has anti-inflammatory effects that calm down any skin inflammation. It also keeps your skin clean and clear and facilitates better absorption of the next skin care products. Even if you have problematic skin or dull looking skin, this is going to be a great ingredient.
Vegetable Glycerine
Vegetable glycerin has amazing skin nourishing and moisturizing properties. It plums your skin and adds a beautiful glow. Whether you have dry skin, normal skin or oily to combination skin, glycerine can work wonders when it comes to hydration and moisturization. Keeps your skin nourished and helps in better absorption of the next skin care products that you would layer.
Turmeric
Turmeric is a quite well-known brightening and healing ingredient. It has anti pigmentation, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that makes it an amazing ingredient for your skin. Helps lighten dark spots, fight acne and pigmentation.
METHOD:
Things you need-
- ½ cup Aloe Water
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable Glycerine
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
Directions-
To make this DIY essence, you first need to get hold of aloe water. Now, to make aloe water, you need to mix 3 tablespoons of commercial aloe vera gel and 1 cup of distilled or filtered water. You cannot use fresh aloe vera gel as it will get spoiled the very next day. Mix the aloe vera gel with water until it is homogeneous. Add in vegetable glycerine and turmeric and mix it really well until it is a lump free. Transfer this prepared essence to an easy to use spray, pump or a nozzle bottle and shake it really well before using. Shelf life depends on the shelf life of individual ingredients in the recipe. To use, simply take some amount on your palms and put it onto your skin after you use a toner. You can follow up with a serum of your choice and a moisturizer.
NOTE:
- Always patch test beforehand to make sure you are not allergic to any of the ingredients used in the essence recipe.
- Always use organic ingredients for best results.
- Store the product in a cool and dry place. Shake well before every use.
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