Moisturisers are important to keep your skin hydrated, especially during summers as the sun’s heat makes the skin dry. However, most of the moisturisers are either expensive or filled with chemicals. Here are seven DIY moisturisers which will keep you hydrated. Tap to read!
Shea Butter and Green Tea Cream
Shea butter is rich in vitamin A and E which nourishes the skin whereas green tea has antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties which promotes skin health.
Avocado and Jojoba Oil
Avocados are rich in nutrients and vitamins, including vitamin A,D, and E while jojoba oil is lightweight and regulates sebum production creating a protective barrier.
Aloe Vera and Cucumber Gel
Aloe vera and cucumber both have cooling and hydrating properties, which deeply hydrates the skin and reduces inflammation.
Mango Butter and Vitamin E
Mango butter has healing properties that soothe dry skin and repair damaged skin while vitamin E strengthens the skin barrier and reduces inflammation.
Rosewater and Glycerine
Glycerine strengthens skin barrier improves skin texture while rosewater hydrates, refreshes, and balances the pH level of the skin.
Yoghurt and Honey
Yoghurt has lactic acid which acts as an exfoliant which removes dead skin cells and hydrates while honey smooths the skin and reduces inflammation.
Coconut Oil and Aloe Vera
Coconut oil deeply hydrates the skin and protects the skin from infections while aloe vera has healing and cooling properties which soothes the irritated skin.
Information Credits
According to PubMed, aloe vera, honey, coconut oil, vitamin E, and more have healing, cooling, and hydrating properties which helps deeply moisturises the skin. It is advisable to do a patch test before applying anything on your skin.