I want to start out by saying that since using this face serum in combination with the enhanced face cream I have noticed dramatic improvements in the appearance of my skin. My skin looks refreshed and even. The occasional hormonal breakouts I use to get have since been under control and almost non-existent leaving my skin looking smooth and blemish free.
Women spend a lot of money on face creams and serums that promise less wrinkles, smaller pores and soft, supple, moisturized skin. But what you may not know is that many of the active natural ingredients that make these products effective such as vitamin E, green tea or vitamin C may only be present in very minuscule concentrations and therefore may be less effective and produce less noticeable results. The good thing about these ingredients that help reduce the effects of aging, discoloration and dryness is that they are available for purchase in their natural state and can be added to your moisturizers and lotions to boost their effectiveness.
Women spend a lot of money on face creams and serums that promise less wrinkles, smaller pores and soft, supple, moisturized skin. But what you may not know is that many of the active natural ingredients that make these products effective such as vitamin E, green tea or vitamin C may only be present in very minuscule concentrations and therefore may be less effective and produce less noticeable results. The good thing about these ingredients that help reduce the effects of aging, discoloration and dryness is that they are available for purchase in their natural state and can be added to your moisturizers and lotions to boost their effectiveness.
Another important factor to consider is that some of the expensive skin products we purchase containing ingredients such as vitamin E
are not stored and packaged correctly which reduces their effectiveness. Vitamin
E should be contained in opaque bottles to avoid exposure to light and air in order to retain its properties.
I placed an order with New Directions Aromatics which is a company that produces raw, natural ingredients such as oils,
botanicals and butters. My goal was to enhance the effectiveness of my face
creams, lotions and hair products and to improve the look of my skin. Using pure ingredients is
always a great addition to your beauty routine.
DIY recipe for enhancing your face cream to
make it more effective:
First lets review the benefits of Vitamin C on the skin
Vitamin C (L-ascorbic):
*Antioxidant
*Important component in collagen
*Makes skin supple
*Helps reduce production of age spots
*UV protection
*Anti-aging benefits for skin
*Prevents bacteria growth on skin (helps prevent breakouts)
*Can help to lighten discolorations and spots
*Reduce the size of pores
1. Add 2 and ¼ tsp of your favorite
face cream/moisturizer into a clean opaque jar.
2. Add ¼ tsp vitamin C into your
face cream. **Make sure the vitamin C is the L-ascorbic kind. **
3. Mix the vitamin C into the
moisturizer very well.
4. Cover and store at room
temperature or in a cool dry place.
Directions: pat onto clean dry skin before bed.
Directions: pat onto clean dry skin before bed.
DIY Face serum:
Great for fading discolorations, reducing the signs of aging,
adding moisture, antioxidant properties, firming skin, fighting acne, detoxifying, UV protection adding
moisture and more!First lets review the benefits of each natural ingredient:
Liquorice root:
*Anti-inflammatory properties
*Helps fade dark spots and discoloration
*Soothes dry skin
Used in: high end face products to even skin tone
Ginkgo biloba leaf:
*Known for stimulating and firming the skin
*Powerful antioxidant
*Detoxifying qualities
*Anti-aging properties
*Helps skin look fresh and younger
Green Tea:
*Rich in antioxidants
*High in vitamin C and E
*Repairs signs of aging
*Protects against environmental factors
Tangerine oil:
*Refresh, Rejuvenate and soothe the skin
used in: perfumes and soaps
Vitamin C: (See description above)
Vitamin E oil:
*Crucial in protecting skin cells
*Protect against UV rays
*Helps reduce wrinkles
Aloe gel: (squeezed directly from the plant)
*Soothes skin
*Helps heal burns
*Acts as a non-greasy moisturizer
*Reduce skin inflammation and helps treat acne
*Anti-aging benefits
*Reduce the look of stretch marks
*High in nutrients
Tangerine oil:
*Refresh, Rejuvenate and soothe the skin
used in: perfumes and soaps
Vitamin C: (See description above)
Vitamin E oil:
*Crucial in protecting skin cells
*Protect against UV rays
*Helps reduce wrinkles
Aloe gel: (squeezed directly from the plant)
*Soothes skin
*Helps heal burns
*Acts as a non-greasy moisturizer
*Reduce skin inflammation and helps treat acne
*Anti-aging benefits
*Reduce the look of stretch marks
*High in nutrients
Directions:
1. If you buy dry ingredients like
I did then you first have to prepare your mixture additives. NOTE: for an
easier serum recipe you can buy the liquid forms of these ingredients as long as they are 100% natural.
(a) In a clean container add ¼ tsp
of ginkgo biloba to 2 ½ tsp of water and mix until powder dissolves.
(b) In a separate clean container add
¼ tsp of licorice root to 2 ½ tsp of water and mix until dissolved.
(c) In another clean container add ¼
green tea to 2 ½ tsp of water and mix until dissolved.
(d) Transfer each solution into an opaque jar with a dropper such as the one below. It is helpful to label your bottles.You can order these online.
This will yield a concentration of
10% of each ingredient for your serum.
2. In a clear glass add 2 and 1/8 tsp
of distilled water.
3. To the water add 3/8 tsp of
vitamin C and dissolve by mixing well.
4. Add 3 drops of liquorice root.
5. Add 3 drops of green tea.
6. Add 3 drops of gingko biloba.
7. Add 3-4 drops of vitamin E.
8. Add ½ tsp of vegetable glycerine
to thicken.
9. Add 1/8 tsp of aloe gel.
10. Add 3 drops of tangerine oil to
add a nice scent and to preserve the serum.
11. Mix well. Your serum should look something like this.
12. Transfer the serum into a clean opaque bottle, preferably with a pump.
Directions for serum use:
Shake well before use as ingredients may separate. Pat the
serum onto clean dry skin using clean hands.
Use before bed.
For more information on New Directions Aromatics please visit their website by clicking: HERE
Recommended:
With each of these ingredients test them on a small area of skin such as your forearm in order to see if you have any adverse or allergic reactions.
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