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All types of skin need moisturizer, even
those that are oily by nature. Moturizers protect the skin from
the elements by acting as physical barriers. It also protects
the skin from invasion by bacteria and keeps makeup out of the
pores. Moisturizing action is two fold. It plumps up the outer layers of the skin, making it
soft, silky and smooth, temporarily removing tiny wrinkles and
distinguishing deeper ones. It also prevents dry air from
“pulling” moisture out of the skin. Glycerin is an
ingredient of many moisturizers which works by drawing the
skin’s moisture to the surface. This is fine ,so long as
there is sufficient moisture in the body to replace it and
keep the deeper layer of the skin well lubricated. if not the
long term effect will be deep drying and loss of skin tone. Besides
glycerin, many moisturizers and body lotions contains alcohol. alcohol
is drying in nature, so it is also not useful in the long run. Try
to avoid moisturizers with these products unless you know that
your skin has sufficient moisture within. moisturizers should
be applied after every washing to help replace the skin’s mantle. Lighter
moisturizer is best during the day, a heavier, more nourishing
one at night when the skin is more receptive to nourishing one
at night when the skin is more receptive to nourishment.
The basic preparation of the moisturizer:
2 tablespoon Aloe Vera gel
3 ounces of olive oil
1 ounce of
cocoa butter
2 ounce of rose water.
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For normal skin, use almond or Jojoba
oil.
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For dry skin, use sesame oil or
lanolin.
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For oily to Blemished skin, use
jojoba oil .
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For Mature skin, use rice bran oil or
ghee.
To prepare, warm
the oil and butter together and the floral water and aloe Vera
separately. Place all of the ingredients in a blender and whip.
Add essential oils as used for the different massage oil
discussed.
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