SKIN NOURISHING
For a supple, smooth complexion, nourishing is equally essential. An excellent nourishing cream must be applied to the face and neck to improve circulation before retiring.
You may take on a second application for dry and ageing skin. After 40, the formulation of hormones and other vital elements slows down, calling for a rich, nourishing cream to give your skin a youthful appearance.
There are oil based as well as moisturizing nourishing creams. Creams, lotions, skin foods, vitaminized creams and anti-wrinkle creams are all nourishing preparations.
APPLYING CREAM
Using both hands, stroke gently, working your way from throat to chin, to ears, brow to temples and eye area. Start from the outer corner of the eye, move towards the ear, and to the upper eyelids. Remove the cream using the same technique.
OLIVE OIL NOURISHING CREAM
Ingredients : 3 tbsp. of olive oil
2 tbsp. Of coconut oil
½ tbsp. Beeswax
½ tsp. borax
3 tbsp. water
Method: Heat the oil slightly. Heat and dissolve the borax entirely in the water. Slowly add the heated borax water to the oil until the mixture thickens.
VITAMINIZED NOURISHING CREAM
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. beeswax
1 tbsp. emulsifying wax
Three vitamin E capsule
Three vitamin A capsules
½ tsp. Borax
½ tsp. almond oil
1-2 drops of tincture of benzoin
Method: Melt waxes and lanolin by the double boiling method. Simultaneously, dissolve borax in warm water. Add the water to the wax. Beat until it cools slightly. Squeeze out oil from the capsules and add to the mixture. Add a drop of benzoin and whisk until it thickens.
ORANGE NOURISHING CREAM
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. beeswax
2 tbsp. of olive oil
Four tsp. of almond oil
1 tsp. of emulsifying wax
Two tsp. of lanolin
Three tsp. of orange flower water
2-3 drops of tincture of benzoin
Method: Melt oils and waxes using the double boiling method. Add hot orange flower water and a tincture of benzoin. Keep stirring till done.
RICH LANOLIN NOURISHING CREAM
Ingredients: 2 tsp. witch hazel
Ten tsp. of lanolin
2 tbsp. almond oil
Method: Melt lanolin by the double boiling method. Beat witch hazel, almond oil and combine with lanolin. Store in an air-tight container.
LANOLIN NOURISHING CREAM
Ingredients: 2 tsp. of honey
6 tsp. lanolin
2 tbsp. lecithin
Method: Mix all the ingredients together and melt using double boiling. Add 7 tbsp of warm water to it. Whisk continuously until it cools.
EFFECTIVE SUBSTITUTE FOR COLD CREAM
Equal parts of lemon juice and glycerine are excellent cold cream substitutes that may be used at bedtime.
ORANGE NOURISHING CREAM
Ingredients: 2 tsp. of olive oil
2 tsp. witch hazel
2 tbsp. of fresh orange juice
2 tbsp. of glycerine
Eight tsp. of grated pears soap
4 tbsp. of cold water
Method: Add water to the soap and heat over a low flame until the soap dissolves. Remove from heat. Add olive oil, glycerine, orange juice and witch hazel stirring continuously. Place back on low flame and stir until it begins to thicken. Transfer to a glass and let it settle for at least ten days before using it.