All-Natural Moisturizers You Can Find at Home

Introduction

Moisturizing your skin is an integral part of a skincare routine. Moisturizers have a simple function: to prevent dryness and promote soft and smooth skin. Moisturizers usually come in the form of a cream or oil. While there are numerous moisturizers for your skin, there are also all-natural moisturizers you can make with ingredients you find at home.    

The skin is a delicate organ. We all have different skin types that react differently to natural elements and skincare products. There are plenty of options to create an all-natural skin moisturizer with ingredients you can easily find in your home. You can make your all-natural moisturizers by combining two or more of the items listed below.

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil, whether refined coconut oil or virgin coconut oil, is a quality all-natural moisturizer. It is excellent for dry and cracking skin and ideal for sensitive skin prone to allergies and eczema. Coconut oil not only keeps your skin moisturized but also gives a warm sensation. The only downside of using coconut oil as an all-natural moisturizer is that it can leave grease stains on any surface.

Olive Oil

Like coconut oil, olive oil is also a great all-natural skin moisturizer that is less greasy and sticky. Olive oil also contains Vitamin E, a fat-soluble and antioxidant that can protect you from skin problems. Ultimately, it helps rejuvenate the skin, making it look smooth and young.

Buttermilk or Yogurt

Buttermilk and yogurt contain lactic acid, also found in skincare products. Lactic acid acts as an exfoliant and moisturizer. It helps lighten the skin, correct dark spots and blemishes. It also nourishes your skin, making it soft and smooth. 

Oat

Oat is a popular all-natural exfoliant, great for scrubbing off dirt and dead skin cells. It also has a moisturizing and soothing effect, particularly in treating skin problems like eczema and psoriasis. For this reason, oat is a popular key ingredient in body creams and body lotions.  

Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is rich in Vitamins A, C, E, and B12 and is an ideal soothing gel for sunburns and inflamed skin. It works best if chilled in the refrigerator. This plant contains a gel-like substance that washes off and dries without the greasy feel that natural oils give. Aloe vera also grows in tropical, semi-tropical, and arid climates.

Other Natural Moisturizers

Other organic and natural substances you can use as a skin moisturizer include shea butter and avocado. Shea butter is the fat extracted from the nuts of the shea tree and contains ingredients found in many moisturizers. Avocado contains a healthy amount of good fat and is also an ideal all-natural moisturizer.

Making an all-natural skin moisturizer using these ingredients is easy. There are also several recipes you can easily find online. Going all-natural ensures you know what you are putting on your skin. It is not only safer for your skin but also for the environment. For a more sustainable option and quality all-natural moisturizer, check out Aromatic Global’s award-winning Baobab moisturizer.