MOISTURIZING—THE LANDMARK OF GOOD SKIN CARE
Moisturizing forms a barrier between the skin and environmental conditions. Moisturizer helps to form a fine, protective layer that enables the skin to retain the moisture it requires. Moisturizing is essential for all types of skin, including oily skin. Dry skin and ageing skin derive the maximum benefits from a moisturizer. Lack of moisture on the skin causes the skin to become dry and more prone to wrinkling.
Moisturizers come in two forms—liquid and cream. Rich, liquid and cream moisturizers take care of dry and wrinkled skin. A water-based, oil-free moisturizer works best for oily skin. Herbal moisturizers are very light. They not only help to protect the skin but also assist in evaporating excess moisture.
Ideally, moisturizers are applied after thorough cleansing and toning of the skin. Moisturizer may be used before makeup to serve as a protective base. Use a moisturizer of light consistency, as it will assist makeup to hold better. For dry skin, apply a moisturizer even under a face pack. At night, dry skin requires a heavier moisturizer to feed the skin.
An excellent moisturizer protects skin from premature ageing due to sunlight and is a good occluder for depleting moisture balance. Apply extra moisturizer on the forehead, the centre of brows and all over the neck.
A few easy-to-make moisture creams with its gentle blend of waxes and oils. These specially formulated creams restore the skin’s emollient feel.
MOISTURIZING CREAM
Ingredients: 4 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 tsp. lanolin
2 tsp. glycerine
1 tsp. beeswax
1 tsp. emulsifying wax
1¼ tsp. borax
3 tsp. water
Method: Melt oil, wax and lanolin using the double boiling method. Heat water and borax until borax is completely dissolved. Stir in glycerine. Add the borax, glycerine and water to the melted waxes very slowly while still under heat. Stir continuously with a wooden spatula until it is excellent.
You may add a few drops of perfume when it is cold.
MOISTURIZER FOR OILY SKIN
Ingredients: 1½ tsp. almond oil
1 tsp. Lanolin
½ tbsp. olive oil
½ tbsp. emulsifying wax
2 tsp. glycerine
6 tbsp. rose water
Method: Melt waxes withble boiling and add almond and olive oil. Stir in glycerine and hot rose water slowly. Continue to stir until the mixture is cold.