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Recently, I’ve become conscious of what I put on my skin. There are a lot of things in our creams and moisturizers that our skin does not need or things that are not good for the skin.
A few of these ingredients include parabens, phthalates, lead, parfum, dyes, colors, etc.
To remedy this, I opted out of buying creams and moisturizers from the shelves in the supermarket. I decided that making my own moisturizer way the only option I had to ensure that I know what I’m putting on my skin as well as ensuring that my skin gets all the good stuff it needs by adding ingredients that it needs into the moisturizer/ cream.
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Ingredients & tools used
- Shea butter (1 cup) Buy here
- Coconut oil (1/4 cup) Buy here
- An essential oil (tea tree oil used) Buy here
- Whisk (preferably electric whisk)
- Measuring cups
- Empty container for the moisturizer
Benefits of each ingredient
Shea butter
- Excellent moisturizer
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-bacterial
- Increases collagen production
- Reduces the appearance of stretch marks, fine lines, wrinkles, scars
- Suitable for all skin types
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Coconut oil
- Excellent moisturizer
- Anti-inflammatory
- Contains Vitamin E
- Helps to restore skin’s pH levels
- Anti-oxidant
Tea tree
- Essential oil
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antiseptic
- Antibacterial
Watch method below
Please note: if you want a thicker consistency for your moisturiser, then feel free to refrigerate the moisturiser for some time after making it!
Do let me know how it turns out! Lots of love x
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