The modern cosmetic industry offers lotions for every taste and budget. Among such a variety, it is sometimes difficult to make a choice - to choose a tool that will satisfy all the requirements.
The smell of the product is unpleasant, or you have a tendency to allergic reactions, too thin or, on the contrary, a thick consistency, or the price is such that you will not come near. These and other reasons sometimes make women turn to folk recipes.
Preparing body lotion at home is simple and does not take much time. Only a recipe is needed. Depending on your skin type, it can be a moisturizer, nourishing or tonic.
Lotion for normal to oily skin of peppermint and hypericum
2 tbsp. tablespoons of mint and St. John's wort pour a glass of hot water. Simmer for 10 minutes. Let stand a couple of hours. Strain the broth and mix in equal proportions with vodka. Pour the lotion into a glass bottle, close and shake. Store in a dark place. Apply to body after shower. Lotion refreshes, tones the skin.
Lotion for dry and sensitive skin of chamomile, mint and plantain
1 tbsp. spoon mint, chamomile and plantain pour a glass of boiling water. Insist for about an hour. Strain. In the finished broth, stirring slowly, add 1 tbsp. a spoonful of potato starch.Apply the resulting mixture to the body for 20 minutes. After rinse with cool water. The lotion has tonic and restorative properties, promotes the rapid healing of small wounds.
Lotion for dry and normal skin of wine and chamomile
1 cup dry wine, 1 teaspoon salicylic alcohol and 4 tbsp. tablespoons of dried chamomile - mix everything and insist 5 days in a dark, cool place. Strain. The resulting lotion is applied to the skin and washed off with cool water after 10 minutes. Lotion cleanses and tones the skin, strengthens blood vessels. Apply 1-2 times a week.
Tonic lotion for face and body from rose petals
It is always a pity to part with a withered bouquet of beautiful roses. Do not need. Prepare rose water from the petals. Pour rose petals with hot water and let it brew for 10-15 minutes. Strain and transfer into a bottle. Use after shower to apply on the whole body and face.
Herb Lotions saturate the skin with vitamins, promote cell regeneration. With regular use of homemade lotions, you will forever forget about skin problems.
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Material prepared by Julia Dekanova
