We all use night creams, but did you know there’s something special that makes night cream more ideal for winter?
It is no secret that few practices, routines, ingredients and even products should be changed between seasons to ensure skin is soft and supple, irrespective of the season. Night cream is one thing we all use, especially when we hit 30s to delay ageing by promotion repair and rejuvenation of the skin.
However, it is important to know that a night cream is more than a rejuvenation solution alone. It is also the moisturizer at night. Here’s a night cream that’s more suitable for night.
The best part about this cream is that it is natural, chemical-free and gives you glowing skin that combats all factors that harm your skin from and promotes repair, rejuvenation and healing while you rest at night.
Ingredients
Olive Oil – ¼ Cup
Argan Oil – 1 Tsp.
Sweet Almond Oil – ¼ Cup
Glycerin – 2 Tbsp.
Rose Water – 2 Tbsp.
Beeswax – ¼ Tsp.) Optional)
Vitamin E Oil – ½ Tsp.
Instructions
In a double boiler, melt the Beeswax if adding.
When melted, remove from heat.
Now, add in Olive Oil and Sweet Almond Oil and use your hand blender to whip the ingredients.
While whipping, slowly introduce the Argan Oil, Vitamin E Oil, Rose Water and Glycerin.
Continue whipping for a few minutes.
Transfer to a sterilized jar and use as needed.
Shelf Life
Since we have added no preservatives and hydrosols are used in this recipe, I suggest refrigeration and preparing smaller batches. You can use this recipe for a month or two, so it remains fresh. However, irrespective of how many days you’ve used, if you find the cream changing in color or smells foul, discard immediately.
Why These Ingredients?
The ingredients are chosen to nurture, protect, moisturize and heal your skin. It is especially good during winter and for ageing skin.
The combination of hydrosols and oils make sure skin is soft, supple and thoroughly moisturized and taken care of.
Tips to Tweak the Recipe
You can swap the Olive Oil for a carrier oil of your choice, including Coconut Oil.
You can also use Lavender Hydrosol, Rosemary Antioxidant Extract or other Hydrosols that are ideal for ageing skin.
I have the ingredients at a bare minimum, however, if you have a blend of oils that you prefer using here like V8, you can definitely do that too.
While whipping is optional, I noticed whipping keeps the recipe together and helps with emulsification. When just adding the ingredients together, mixing and setting aside might set the ingredients, blending helps with combining and blending better.
Like every other DIY Recipe, feel free to tweak the recipe to suit your requirements, taste and preferences. Keep us posted with your results and finding. Feel free to write to us if you have any questions, comments or want us to add a specific recipe or answer your questions. Have you tried Aya Naturals yet? Prepared with the base ingredient as Olive Oil along with other skin-friendly ingredients, there’s a range of products to choose from in Aya.
