Spring and summer are times when your skin requires special care. Sunlight, temperature changes and other external factors can affect your skin's hydration, ability to regenerate and overall condition.
If you're dealing with chemical-sensitive skin, making your own balm can be an ideal solution for providing the hydration and protection you need with the help of nature.
In this article, we will look at making homemade balm with essential oils from lemon, eucalyptus and star anisethat bring a wonderful combination of scents to delight both your skin and your senses.
Preparation: 15 minutes
Difficulty: medium
Use: hydration
You will need:
3 drops BEWIT Eucalyptus Radiata (not to be confused with other species, essential oils are concentrated and some may irritate the skin)
2 drops of BEWIT Star Aniseed
2 drops of BEWIT Lemon SUN
100 ml of olive butter
50 ml of macadamia butter
50 ml of murumuru butter
a teaspoon of Vitamin E
200 ml cream container or smaller containers with a total volume of 200 ml
PROCEDURE
Prepare a hot water bath (it should not exceed the boiling point).
Melt 100 ml of olive butter in a water bath.
Add 50 ml of macadamia butter.
Then stir in 50 ml of murumuru butter and let it all soften up.
Once the butters are soft, remove them from the heat source.
Add a teaspoon of vitamin E.
Add 3 drops of BEWIT Eucalyptus Radiata. Use only BEWIT Eucalyptus Radiata on skin as it is specifically formulated to be non-irritating and safe for use on skin, unlike other types of eucalyptus essential oils.
Add 2 drops of BEWIT Star Aniseed
And last but not least, add 2 drops of BEWIT Citron SUN. Unlike conventional citrus essential oils, it is also suitable for use in the sun.
Mix everything together well.
Pour into the prepared container and leave to set.
Why make cosmetics with essential oils?
Aromatherapy
In addition to their direct effect on the skin or hair, essential oils also have a powerful effect on our psyche and mood. Aromatherapy with essential oils can help relieve stress, improve mood, promote concentration or even facilitate better sleep. BEWIT Citron SUN great to invigorate and kick-start your senses, BEWIT Star Aniseed will warm you up sweetly and BEWIT Eucalyptus Radiata relaxes and brings a feeling of purity.
Natural fragrance
With essential oils, you can create a natural perfume without adding chemical ingredients that can be irritating to some individuals. The scents of essential oils are exceptional and irreplaceable. They are the "blood" of the plant and carry all its properties.
Benefity EO
Many essential oils contain antioxidants that protect the skin from free radicals and harmful external influences such as UV rays and environmental pollution. You can strengthen your skin's defenses.
How to Use the Balm?
Use this balm regularly after bathing or showering when the skin is most prone to dehydration. It is suitable for areas susceptible to dryness such as elbows, hands or heels. You can also use it as a nourishing night treatment for more intense hydration, or on the ends of the hair. They nourish and moisturise beautifully. Your hair will thank you.