Secrets to Making Homemade Skin Cream Based on Lecithin

Victoria Lewy — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:06:14 +0000

Today I’m going to share with you my secret for creating homemade skin cream based on lecithin with the help of the “cold” method. I love this method because you don’t need to heat the oils and water in order to mix them as in the traditional method, so it will save you time. You can simply add all of the ingredients to the bowl at once and mix, and there is no need to add them step by step, which makes it very simple. So now, here is a little about the benefits of lecithin, and later, I will reveal to you the secret recipe:

How does lecithin benefit the skin?

Lecithin is extracted for cosmetic purposes from the egg yolks of chicken, sunflower seeds, and soybeans. More widely available is soy lecithin, which is a mixture of 65% natural phospholipids, 30 to 35% soybean oil, a small amount of glycerol, ethanolamine, galactose, B vitamins, biotin, and choline.

In skin care products, lecithin is used as an active additive and an emulsifier. As an active additive in cosmetics, lecithin is used for softening, toning, and moisturizing, which will promote the restoration of the barrier function of the skin to prevent moisture loss from the deeper layers of the complexion. Lecithin is especially effective in combination with vitamins A, D, F, B1, B6, and PP.

Lecithin promotes the deeper penetration of fat and biologically active substances into the epidermis. It also reduces inflammation and irritation in the skin, stimulates cell regeneration, improves skin texture, and prevents the formation of wrinkles. The lecithin is an antioxidant, which also protects the skin from the negative effects of free radical damage.

Lecithin can be used for all skin types. As an active additive, it should be used in 0.5% to 3% concentrations, and as an emulsifier at 3% to 20%.

In skin creams, lecithin can be somewhat sticky and oily, but it absorbs well. Some do not find the smell of lecithin pleasing, but the smell will disappear after you add a few drops of essential oil.

So that’s it for the theory, let’s prepare our working space for the practice!

Here is the recipe on how to use lecithin for your beauty purposes:

IMPORTANT: Before you begin making a homemade product, make sure that you thoroughly clean the area that you are working in. Wash your hands completely. Make sure to also wash any dishes, mixing utensils, spoons, or other tools that you may use. This should be done when you begin creating the product, as well as afterward.

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon lecithin
6 teaspoons watery phase (hydrosols, herbal teas, etc.)
2 teaspoons oil (Any you like or appropriate for you skin type: olive, almond, grape seed oil, etc.)

Instructions:
Begin with the water phase, and if you have granulated lecithin, steep it in the water and wait until it boils. I have lecithin in capsules, so I just squeeze them into the water and move onto the next step. The same goes for liquid lecithin in bottles. After adding the lecithin, stir it gently with a mixing utensil and add the oil. Shake well with a mixer. Continue to mix until you get the consistency of a normal cream, which will take roughly 5 to 8 minutes.

You can feel free to modify this recipe to meet your needs by adding essential oils, powders, hydrosols, infusions, etc. All active ingredients in this recipe can be added right away to the water phase. Since we know that most of the active ingredients are killed by the heat, none of the ingredients should be heated in this recipe, so you can add them to the water phase without any worry. You can also add butters, in this case all phases should be heated and mixed as in traditional method.

I also have included more recipes for you:

Homemade Face Cream for Dry Skin

1 teaspoon lecithin
6 teaspoons rose water
2 teaspoons jojoba oil
2 drops of geranium essential oil

Homemade Face Cream for Sensitive Skin

1 teaspoon lecithin
6 teaspoons geranium hydrosol
2 teaspoons avocado oil
2 drops of lavender essential oil

Homemade Face Cream for Oily Skin

1 teaspoon lecithin
6 teaspoons rose water
2 teaspoons almond oil
2 drops of manuka essential oil

P.S. I will continue to update you with great homemade skin cream recipes! The best way to be notified about my new posts is by following MyHomemadeBeauty.

How to Quickly Do a Natural Manicure

Victoria Lewy — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:39:17 +0000

I am the kind of person who thinks that a woman’s hands should always be in their best condition. Grubby, non-manicured fingernails for me are a big no-no! You are probably with me on this, but sometimes, I can barely find the time to file my nails, let alone give them the deep manicure that they deserve. However, in my opinion, beautiful hands and nail care start with the basics, and not having raggedy cuticles is a primary step in having presentable hands. Luckily, I found a great solution as to how you can have beautiful fingers in less than a minute that will look like you spent several hours in a luxurious manicure salon!

So how do I have beautiful, sexy hands every day without spending a lot of time? Here is my video tip for having pretty fingers… enjoy!

Quick Recipes to Get Golden Skin at Home [Updated]

Victoria Lewy — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:00:43 +0000

A few weeks ago, I shared with you my Top 6 Homemade Remedies for a Stunning Tan. While I was writing that post, I remembered that I had previously written posts about methods you can use at home, even without going into the sun, to give your skin a light and sexy tan. I decided to update you with some new recipes that I found after writing this post a few months ago, so here is my list:

You can wash your skin with a strong brewed black tea, coffee, or cocoa. This will give your skin a light tan, and it will also make it more elastic. Another good idea is to create ice cubes from coffee or strong tea, and wipe your face with one each morning. This will give your skin a light golden tone without tanning.
You can also make facial masks with the addition of ground coffee or cocoa. This mask will not only give your face the appearance of a suntan, but it will also cleanse the skin. It is very simple to prepare this mask: Mix a small amount of coffee or cocoa with a little water so that the mixture becomes thick. Apply the mask to your face, and leave it on for 10 minutes. Rinse with warm water. If you have very dry skin, water can be replaced with vegetable oil.
As I mentioned in my previous article about homemade remedies for a stunning tan, carrot is a very strong ingredient to help your skin tan faster. However, it also provides a powerful benefit of adding bronze color to your skin by itself. Any recipes made from carrot juice and glycerin will add a golden tone to your skin!
The surprising find for me was that you can use juice from rhubarb root to darken your skin. Squeeze the rhubarb root to create juice, and wipe your face with it twice per day. If you have oily skin, you can scrub your skin with this mixture. If you have dry skin, you can create a mask from rhubarb juice and sour cream. Mix 1 teaspoon of sour cream and 1 teaspoon of juice, and apply to your complexion for 10 minutes. Remove this mixture with a cloth.
Last of all, let’s not forget about chamomile! This herb has a lovely scent with coloring benefits. Mix 8 tablespoons of chamomile, and place in a container with 1 L of boiled water. Close this tightly, and let it sit for two hours. Strain the infusion, and wipe your skin with it every morning. You can also make ice cubes from this mixture, and rub your skin with the ice cubes to refresh your complexion in the morning.

Unfortunately, if you want your tan to stay on for longer, you do need to give up the Cleopatra’s milk bath because all dairy products will have a whitening effect on the skin. Try to avoid using these products to help your tan last longer.

Have you tried one of these recipes before? Do you have your own secret on how to create a golden skin tone at home?

Top 3 Eyelid Lifting Exercises

Victoria Lewy — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:22:24 +0000

Recently, my dear friend asked what she could do to lift her eyelids. She is only in her 20s, and her upper eyelids are already starting to droop. I should confess since I am in natural skin care that I did not know what beauty products to recommend to lift sagging eyelids. I also have a difficult time believing any products that claim to offer these results.

As I started digging deeper and deeper in my research, I stumbled upon the information that the only thing that can help is cosmetic surgery. Needless to say, I rejected this idea and continued to search for another solution. To my fortune, I found a magical and safe treatment for my friend: eyelid lifting exercises!

By using these exercises, you will gradually strengthen the weak muscles that cause droopy eyelids. It is important that you follow all of the instructions in the video carefully before you start your eyelid lifting exercises. More information can be found in the video.

I’m still on a learning journey on this topic and would love to hear what you have to say!

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The Secrets of a Successful Sun Tan

Victoria Lewy — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 23:00:21 +0000

I am always very serious about sunscreen application, and I strictly apply it on a daily basis and try to persistently train others to do so (Yeah, sometimes I can be a pain in the neck. ) So here are five tips I put together based on what I have found to be interesting information about sunscreen application:

Don’t skimp on sunscreen:

Don’t try to skimp on your sunscreen, but apply sunscreen in a sufficient quantity. As an example, to protect your entire body, you will need 40 mL of sunscreen, which is approximately a small glass. To protect your face, use a volume of sunscreen the size of a coin.

Apply sunscreen even on cloudy days or indoors:

I never stop repeating that your skin needs to be protected regardless of whether it is directly exposed to the sun. It is recommended to apply sunscreen even on cloudy days in the winter to escape the harmful effects of UVA rays, which cause aging and skin cancer even on the gloomiest winter day. Moreover, UVA rays can penetrate the windows, so it is important to wear a sunscreen even if you are indoors. Wearing a sunscreen with a minimum of an SPF 15 will give you sufficient protection.

Do not miss the vulnerable places:

Just because you have long and thick hair, it does not mean that your head, neck, and ears are protected from the sun. If you are going out into the sun, preferably spray a sunscreen on these areas or wear a hat. Do not forget to apply sunscreen to the ears and both sides of the neck. This protection is also necessary for the lips, hands, and feet.

Choose your Sun Protection Factor (SPF) correctly:

Many people believe that the values of SPF differ in protection. As an example, people believe that SPF 15 is less protective than SPF 30. That is not quite true. It is important to note that SPF 15 protects from about 95% of UVB rays, and SPF 30 protects against approximately 98% of UVB rays. This is almost the same number! This means that increasing your SPF does not increase your defense or degree of protection.

This simple formula explains the function of SPF:
Multiply the level of SPF (SPF 30, as an example) by the number of minutes that you will burn in the sun without protection, and you will get the number of minutes that you are protected from the sun without the threat of sunburn. That is, if you normally burn after 10 minutes of sun exposure without protection, using SPF 30 during sun exposure will increase your protection to 300 minutes. This means that SPF 30 is often enough to provide you with sufficient protection.

Don’t forget to reapply your sunscreen throughout the day:

Sunscreen needs to be reapplied every 90 minutes to remain effective, especially when you are exposed to strong UV rays from the sun. Just because a sunscreen says waterproof or water resistant on the label does not mean you can swim and lie out in the sun all day long without reapplying it. Waterproof sunscreen should provide protection in the water or after being dipped into the water for 80 minutes, while “water resistant” sunscreen provides only 40 minutes of protection.

Do you apply sunscreen on a daily basis and do you wear it during cloudy days?

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