Hey ladies, I love the winter season, there's just something about curling up with a good book and a hot drink in the cold nights. I find it peaceful and quiet, and of course the snow!! oh my! how could you not love the snow? As you can tell I find snow very exciting:-D But sadly In Karachi, there is no snow:-( but that's okay!!!! We're having very weird weather here. Its getting colder now in January and perks of living on the 6th floor of a building. Its FREEZING! But that's okay!!!:-P
Anyways getting back to the topic!!! When winter comes, Dry and ashy skin is included in the package! and that just ruins our beautiful glowing skin.
So we need a little pick me up! We need to hydrate our skin. and we need good quality moisturizer. But I find my store bought moisturizers don't get the job done, Specially for my mom's skin. My mom has a very sensitive skin and winter does damage to it, my mom's face get dry, rough and just rashes all over! So I decided we need to get to the bottom of this!!
Lets start!!!
Ingredients:
1. Glycerin
2.Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3.Coconut Oil
4. Rose Hip or Jojoba Oil (Optional)
and that's it!!!
Glycerin:
Glycerin has hydrating properties.
As we age, the skin looses moisture so regular use of this
will help restore the moisture.
For this we will use 1 tbsp of glycerin.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil:
Now everyone knows Olive Oil has numerous benefits! Its THE beauty essential!
Olive oil has anti-oxidants, Vitamin A and E. Not only that but Olive Oil helps restore elasticity in the skin too!! Now extra virgin olive oil is just the lighter version,
For this we will use 2 tbsp of Extra virgin Olive Oil.
Coconut Oil:
Coconut oil is my absolute favorite. Its my favorite beauty and hair essential.
Coconut oil has saturated fats which make the skin smooth.
Coconut Oil also is great and famous for its anti-aging properties and it has loads of vitamin E
and it also has lots of protein.
Now coconut oil is the star of this moisturizer.
This bottle is the 120 ml. I used half of this, so 60 ml.
Now This part I forgot to take a picture of, So I'm very sorry for that.
Now mix all these ingredients together in a bowl and put it in the fridge for about 30 minutes, or just until its hard enough that you can put your finger in and leave an impression in it .
Now beat the mixture with a beater, just until its light and fluffy, like whipped cream. But don't beat it for too long or it'll end up melting. I just using a Steel Bowl, it stays cooler longer.
Now put it in a clean container and leave it in the fridge for 5 more minutes.
And this is the result!!!
Don't worry if it hardens into Balm like consistency, just leave it out and it'll soften up,
like this! It will start melting in your hand so use it quick!!. I love using this everyday specially at night because our skin will absorb it quickly at night. And soften it.
Put it in a cute container:) and your done!!
You can use this all over your body and face. You can also use this for removing makeup! It removes my makeup so quickly and wipes every trace of it. Its also great eye makeup remover. its just wow!!! Just be careful, if u get it in your eyes it will slightly burn. but you can just wash it out and don't worry about the glycerin, its water soluble,
Not Only this but its also great for split ends too!
Guys since I've been using this. my skin is not drying out. My mom's skin is back to normal. My sister took my jar. My neighbor asked me to make it for her too!! SO YAY!!! Mission Accomplished!!!
So do give this a try! and Do tell me how you like it :)
