10 Nourishing Homemade Moisturizers For All Skin Types To Start Your Winter Skin Care Routine With!

Can you feel the cold breeze around you? If yes! then it is time to welcome winter and change your routine. From wearing sweaters to adapting your winter skincare routine is going to be a task. But for a change, you can make your winter skincare super budget-friendly with homemade moisturizers. In addition to it, you can make homemade moisturizers according to your skin type. Whether it’s oily, dry, sensitive or acne-prone! your skin will feel happy with these super nourishing and hydrating homemade moisturizers for sure.

So, we at Mad4India presents you with the ingredients and steps to make these homemade moisturizers and will also tell you which moisturizer is best for oily skin, dry skin or other skin type.

Homemade Moisturizer For Oily Skin:

There is a myth that people with oily skin shouldn’t put moisturizer on their face because that will make their skin break out more, but there are a variety of factors that cause oiliness and breakouts on the skin, like makeup products, stress, hormones imbalance, and genes. Therefore it becomes even more important for you to find the best moisturizer for oily skin. Nothing can be better than homemade moisturizer to add to our winter care for oily skin.

1) MILK AND OLIVE OIL MOISTURISER

This amazing milk-and-olive-oil combo makes a great moisturizer for oily skin. Olive oil is high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. The citrus in Lemon aids in reducing the excess production of sebum and protects your skin from oil.  Furthermore, the addition of milk makes this an excellent homemade moisturizer for oily skin because milk contains lactic acid, which has healing and relaxing effects. This helps to minimize acne and prevent future breakouts.

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl with a whisk and dab it into your skin with a cotton ball.

2) THE AMAZING JOJOBA OILY SKIN MOISTURIZER

The one-man army for treating all the stubborn acne, dark spots, and sebum, on oily skin. Jojoba oil soothes and moisturizes your skin and it also contains anti-fungal properties and removes all of the harmful germs before they turn into acne. It helps promote collagen because olives are filled with antioxidants. Jojoba oil will be a great oily skin moisturizer that will keep your skin soft and supple without the fear of breaking out.

Steps to follow:

Take 1 teaspoon of jojoba oil and apply it on your clean face, and massage it till it gets absorbed into your skin.

Winter Skincare tips and homemade Moisturizer For Dry Skin:

It becomes extra important to follow hydrating winter skincare tips for dry skin in winter. Dry skin is more prone to sun damage and early ageing. We should use essential oils, sunscreen, and mild cleansers on our faces and avoid using harsh soaps. Here is a few homemade moisturizer love for your dry skin.

3) WINTER CARE FOR SKIN WITH COCONUT OIL AND VITAMIN E

Coconut oil is beneficial in repairing the skin’s barrier function, it helps heal wounds and improves skin elasticity. Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant and protects cells from sun damage, it creates a natural barrier to keep moisture in your skin.

you will need:

1. 1/2 cup of organic coconut oil
2. 1 capsule of vitamin E
3. A few drops of lavender essential oil

Steps:

Melt the coconut oil and mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Once the coconut oil solidifies, use it daily as a moisturizer.

4)  GOODNESS OF EGG YOLK AND ALMOND OIL

The egg yolk contains fats,  and proteins it helps in healing tissues and binding them which makes it an excellent moisturizer. Packed with vitamin E, potassium, zinc, and a variety of other minerals almond oil makes it an amazing skincare component to add to our skincare routine.

Here’s a step-by-step guide:

Mix both almond oil and egg yolk and put them on the affected areas. apply this mixture on dry areas like feet, faces, keens, and elbows.

Homemade Moisturizer For Acne-Prone Skin:

If acne breakouts are frequent to you and leave your skin with dark spots and inflamed skin, you are tired of finding the perfect moisturizer for your skin. Then don’t worry we are here for your rescue.

5) HEMP SEED OIL / ARGAN OIL

Hemp seed oil helps clear up blackheads, small bumps and pimples. It also reduces redness and inflammation of the skin.

Argan oil is good for both hair and skin. It directly inhibits the bacteria that cause acne and helps balance the sebum production of the skin. It hydrates and works great for itchy and flaky skin.

Steps to make the homemade moisturizer for acne prone skin-

Take 1 teaspoon of any oil and massage gently on your face and let it get absorbed in your skin overnight and wash off in the morning with a mild cleanser.

6) CHAMOMILE-BASED HOMEMADE MOISTURIZER

Chamomile oil has active ingredients with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-irritant, anti-fungal, and non-allergenic properties. It’s believed to fight infection and reduce inflammation. It also reduce pain and decreases acne flare-ups.

To make this chamomile moisturizer, the ingredients you need are-

1. Chamomile Oil
2. Argon oil
3. Shea Butter
4. Tea Tree oil

Steps to make it-

1. Using a double boiler method, melt the shea butter, argon oil and stir it.
2. After removing from heat, add the remaining ingredients and mix them well.
3. Cool it down and once the cream reaches room temperature, one can start applying it.

Homemade Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin comes with worries and never-ending concerns. Even the tiniest change can disturb the sensitive skin barrier leading to itchy and red skin. It becomes even more difficult to manage sensitive skin in winter. However, we can share some homemade moisturizer love to sensitive skin.

7) GREEN TEA AND COCONUT MOISTURIZER

Green tea has antioxidants that protect the sensitive skin barrier from harmful pollutants and bacteria. It also reverses the sun damage that inhibits the red and itchy sensitive skin.

To make this green tea moisturizer, the ingredients you need are-

1. Loose green tea leaves
2. Coconut oil.
3. Double boiler

Steps to make it-

1. Melt the coconut oil using double boiler method.
2. Stir the green tea leaves in it and let it simmer on low heat.
3. Let it cool down until it solidify.
4. Whip it until it becomes a creamy moisturizer.

8) SHEA BUTTER MOISTURIZER

Shea butter is a great moisturizer for sensitive skin. It feels very luxurious and comforting for the skin. To make this homemade moisturizer for sensitive skin, you will need-

1. Shea Butter
2. Coconut oil
3. Almond oil
4. favourite essential oil drops

Steps to make this-

1. Mix and melt all the ingredients in a double boiler.
2. Pour it in another bowl and cool down.
3. When it starts to solidify, whip it to make a creamy texture.

Homemade Moisturizer for Glowing Skin

Winter is also the season of weddings which means beautiful and glowing skin is a must. So, there are homemade moisturizers that can give you glowing skin with regular use.

9) REVITALISING APPLE MOISTURIZER

Apples are rich in antioxidants and contains vitamin B, C and A that helps in revitalising the skin. To make this homemade apple moisturizer, you will need-

1. 2 apples
2. Olive oil
3. Rose water

Steps to make it-

1. Cut the apples, remove the seeds and blend them with Olive oil.
2. Transfer the paste into a bowl and simmer it on low heat.
3. Once done, cool down the paste and add rose water to it.

10) GLYCERIN AND ROSE WATER MOISTURIZER

Rose water refreshes the skin and glycerin locks the moisture in and makes the skin soft and supple. To make this easy homemade moisturizer, you will need-

1. Glycerin
2. Lemon
3. Rose water

The simple step to make is to mix all the ingredients in the right proportion and use them once a week to achieve glowing and supple skin.

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