DIY Night Cream/ Facial Serum

We all know there are plenty and plenty of brands available in the market which make night creams, but some of them target towards fainess, some towards soft skin, some towards removing dark circles, or some towards anti aging, its quite difficult to find a single cream which does all the job together, or if you do you'll get a big hole in your pocket after buying it.

The homemade night cream is an effective way to get beautiful problem free skin without spending much, that too without chemicals! So isn't it great? From the time I started using my homemade DIY Night Cream, I've seriously stopped buying those chemical loaded creams and I've really really seen its amazing effects on my skin!

So why do we need a cream that is different than the day cream? A day cream contains SPF for protection from harmful sunrays, and other pollutants, whereas a night cream targets towards healing your skin which has gone through the damage throughout the whole day and works to repair your skin.
Plus, while making at home you can add ingredients of your choice which targets towards specific problem of your skin!

So here's the ingredients you'll need to make your own Night Cream!

So there are basically three methods, #1 is easiest and simple method for which ingredients are as follows:

#1 DIY Moisturising Aloe Night Cream/Serum

• Aloe Vera Gel: 4 tblspn
• Olive Oil/Almond Oil: 3 tblspn
• Rose Water: 3 tblspn

• Take a sterlized empty container to store the cream.
• Add 4 tblspn of Aloe vera gel to it, either fresh or store bought.

• Add 3 tblspn of Vigin Olive Oil, if you don't have Olive Oil add Almond oil instead.

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• Add 3 tblspn of rose water.
• Mix all the things really well, so it forms into a serum consistency. Serum tends to get absorbed into the skin better than the cream which in turn performs better to heal and repair your skin.

• How to apply:
• Wash your face and pat dry with a soft towel.
• Apply a toner.
• Apply the DIY Night Cream all over your face and neck before going to bed. Wait for 20 mins before hitting the bed to prevent transferring the cream on your pillows, let it absorb well.
• Wash with normal water in the morning.
• You can use this cream in day too, if you stay home!

This cream gives baby soft and supple skin, removes dark spots, olive oil nourishes skin and locks in the moisture into the skin.

Read the benefits of Aloe Vera Gel, Benefits Of Rose Water, Benefits Of Olive Oil.

#2 DIY Anti Aging Night Cream

• Aloe vera gel, 4 tblspn
• Almond Oil/Olive Oil, 3 tblspn
• Rose Water, 3 tbslpn
• Honey, 1 tbslpn
• Lemon juice, 1/2 tblspn

• You can use any aloe vera gel, normal one or with the chandan and kesar, or fresh aloe from the plant.
• Mix all the ingredients, you can use lemon essential oil instead of lemon juice to increase the shelf life of the cream. Mix and make a serum like consistency.
• Apply the cream before going to bed after washing your face.
• You can store the cream for a week in the refrigerator.

This cream is really effective for brightening and removing wrinkles from your skin. It gives a nice glowing effect and tightens the sagging skin. You can see the Benefits Of Almond Oil.

#3 DIY Night Cream For Acne

• Aloe Vera Gel, 4 tblspn
• Olive Oil, 3 tblspn
• Lavender Oil, 2 tblspn
• Glycerin, 1 tblspn

• In a empty container, add all the ingredients, skip glycerin if you have very oily skin.
• Mix them all well.
• Make a serum like consistency.
• Apply all over your face and neck.
• Store for a week.

This is a really effective cream for acne prone skin, the cream heals the skin overnight and makes it clean and clear.

These DIY creams are very effective and trust me guys you'll see the effects yourself within 15 days of application. All these are entirely natural and safe, it gives our skin the much needed nourishment, during the night our skin needs nourishment, rejuvenation, regeneration and recovery.

Hence, night creams a a bit greasy and heavy than the day creams which are non greasy and light.

Other than that it is as important as taking care of skin to drink A Lot Of Water and have a balanced diet. Be active and be positive, which will definitely show on your skin!

So have you made and any of these DIYs? Plz let us know how it worked out for you and what skin problem of yours you want to target?!

Health & Beauty Benefits Of Olive Oil

Olive trees themselves have been around for many thousands of years. With a long history dating back to ancient civilizations, olive oil is even considered to be one of the most important Islamic foods . It’s a staple of the Mediterranean where olive oil is grown and consumed the most, have the lowest mortality rates in the world when it comes to cardiovascular diseases.

Olive oil is extracted from the olive fruit. From ruling our kitchens to taking over the cosmetic world, olive oil has become a rage all over the world in recent times.

Types of Olive Oils

1. Virgin Olive Oil – The most popular variety, virgin olive oil is a well-known cooking oil with a surprisingly low acid content. It is best suitable for people who want to enjoy the benefits of olive oil without spending a bomb.

2. Extra Virgin Olive Oil – Made by cold pressing olive fruit, this oil is considered to be the best for our body. But mind you, not everybody can afford to use extra virgin oil due to its high cost.

3. Pure Olive Oil – This oil is actually an amalgamation of refined and virgin olive oils. It has a high acidic content, and hence is unsuitable for use.

4. Lampante Oil – The type that is used only as a fuel and is not suitable for cooking.
Now that you know the types, let’s move on to the benefits.

Health Benefits Of Consuming Olive Oil:

1. Cardiovascular Health

Thanks to powerful antioxidants known as polyphenols, extra virgin oil is considered an anti-inflammatory food and cardiovascular protector. The protective effects of a Mediterranean-style diet rich in
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) from olive oil have been shown in many studies, with some finding that this type of higher-fat diet is capable of decreasing the risk of cardiac death by 30 percent and sudden cardiac death by 45 percent!

2. Fights Cancer

Olives and olive oil contain antioxidants in abundance, thhey are some of the best high antioxidant foods. Both olives and olive oil contain substantial amounts of other compounds deemed to be anticancer agents.

3. Fights Obesity

Medical experts suggest that it is very difficult to gain weight from the mono-unsaturated fats present in olive oil. Experiments involving Mediterranean olive oil have shown positive results in regards to a reduction in human body weight.

4. Boosts Metabolism

Olive oil boosts the metabolism, the growth of good bone structure, and brain development in children. It is an excellent source of vitamin E , which is very beneficial for older people.

5. Helps Slow Down Aging

Rich in antioxidants, olive oil slows the natural aging process of the human body. Used in cosmetic products and natural herbal therapy, it does wonders for the
skin , which gets a natural shine and glow from the enriching oil.

                    


Beauty Uses Of Olive Oil:

Olive oil has been used as a beauty product for centuries and is almost certainly one of the earliest beauty products, having been used by the ancient Egyptians and Greeks.

1. Soft and Luscious Looking Hair

Olive oil has been used as a hair treatment since ancient Egyptian times. First, warm the olive oil in the microwave or in hot water. Then apply it generously to the ends of hair and scalp. Leave it in for up to 10 to 20 minutes, and then shampoo it out.

2. Olive Oil Bath

The beauty secrets of many Italian and Hollywood actresses is Olive Oil bath.
Adding just 5 tbslpn of Extra Virgin Oilve oil in your bath tub is all you need to prepare a olive oil bath. This a simple beauty trick to make skin soft and smooth.

3. Moisturizer

Apply olive oil over your face and neck before hitting the bed and wash with a soap free cleanser in the morning to get clean and soft skin!

4. Makeup Remover

Olive oil can be used to remove makeup on its own, or you can add a little lemon juice to help prevent breakouts at the same time.Lemon juice helps treat acne because it is a disinfectant, which can destroy the bacteria that cause breakouts.
Because it is less abrasive than chemically based makeup removers, olive oil is the preferred makeup remover for people with sensitive skin or who are allergic to ingredients in store-bought removers.

5. Olive Oil Scrub

Mix one tblspn of Olive Oil with half tblspn of sugar and scrub your face for two to three minutes, rinse it off using a mild cleanser and you get clean and clear skin!

6. Sunscreen

Take Olive oil and tea concoction (boiled tea leaves water) in equal amounts, apply this all over your exposed areas for 30 minutes then rinse it off with water leaving little residue behind, then you are ready to go out! It acts as a natural sunscreen!

7. Prevents Premature Aging

Olive Oil can regenerate skin tissues and therefore you can use it regularly to keep your skin firm and wrinkle free! To make a Olive Oil mask, simply mix half tblspn of olive oil with little aloe vera gel and mix them both on your palm, it will become thick cream, apply this all over your face and neck before bed time to see the beautiful you in the morning!

Please make sure to always buy extra virgin or cold pressed olive oil for consuming as well as for beauty uses, as other refined oils tend to lose 80% of its natural minerals and vitamins during processing.
Don’t forget to add olive oil in your salads! Olive oil will improve your skin, hair and nails, and will nourish your body from within. Remember, beauty starts from within!