DIY HAND CREAM: 5 EASY RECIPES TO MAKE AT HOME!

To show off hands with soft and velvety skin it is necessary to take constant care of them through simple but effective beauty treatments that can also be comfortably done at home.
In fact, this part of the body is often overlooked, but being very exposed, it requires careful skin care, just like the skin of the face and that of the body.
Rigid temperatures, frequent washing and the use of aggressive detergents or detergents can contribute to making hands dry and chapped, which is why a moisturizing and nourishing cream applied regularly can only be a real panacea for healthy hands. flawless appearance.

The good news is that we can make a homemade hand cream with great ease: just a few easily available ingredients, most of which are already in our kitchen pantry or bathroom. One of these is the essential oil of lavender, useful for many DIY creams and preparations, by virtue of its healing and soothing properties.

Below you can find five quick and easy recipes to make a super effective DIY hand cream and show off perfect hands.

1. Shea butter hand cream

A preparation based on shea butter, with calming and emollient virtues, which is combined with the protective and antioxidant action of cocoa butter, primarily due to the linoleic acid contained in it.
The sweet almond oil is then added to the already effective mix, to make everything even softer and more enveloping, and the essential oil of lavender, a natural healing agent, perfect in case of cuts and cracks.

Melt 200 grams of shea butter and 20 grams of cocoa butter in a saucepan; once melted, add a teaspoon of almond oil and a few drops of lavender essential oil. You can also opt for other essential oils, based on personal tastes and needs. However, take care to opt for those with moisturizing and emollient virtues.

Then mix everything, apply it gently, even performing delicate massages.
You can keep the amalgam obtained in a glass jar and store it in a dry place away from light for later use.

2. Honey and yogurt

This beauty recipe with unbeatable power provides the mix of two natural ingredients with a strongly nourishing action. To these (3 tablespoons of yogurt + 2 of honey) add the juice of half a lemon and you will get an ideal compound to soothe your hands. chapped.

If your hands are particularly dry, you can opt for the following combination: honey + egg + a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.

Both natural remedies are also indicated to strengthen the nails.

3. Do-it-yourself hand cream with aloe vera

A very simple recipe that promises immediate and miraculous results: a solution based on aloe vera gel diluted with drops of olive oil for a mix with refreshing and regenerating virtues and detoxifying power. You can also replace the latter with sweet almond juice, for a sweeter and emollient action.

If you want an even more creamy and soft consistency, you can add a spoonful of low-fat yogurt to the aloe; in this case, you can also leave the mixture to act for about 10-15 minutes, as if it were a real mask to give a dose of even more intense hydration to your hands. Once finished, rinse with a little warm water.

4. Beeswax and coconut oil

Coconut oil is a real cure-all for dry skin: it helps to restructure it and protect it from external aggressions, giving it an immediate sense of hydration and nourishment.

Take two tablespoons and add a knob of beeswax, ideal for giving consistency to the mixture. Then add 20 grams of cocoa butter and two teaspoons of olive oil, put everything in a saucepan and cook over low heat, mixing carefully.

When it is well blended, let the preparation obtained cool and add a few drops of lemon and bergamot essential oil to perfume the cream obtained and make it fresher and more energizing.

5. Nourishing Avocado Cream

Avocado is one of the most effective natural remedies in the beauty field, used to ensure the well-being of skin, nails and hair by virtue of its nourishing, soothing and antioxidant properties.

Mash the avocado to obtain a rich and oily pulp, with a strongly emollient power, add an egg yolk and a few drops of lemon, mix everything and spread a small amount on your hands.

Before proceeding with the application, you can also give a final touch to your preparation by combining one or more essential oils, such as calendula or camellia, to give a more intense and pleasant fragrance.

If your hands feel particularly dry and chapped, don't just spread a nut, but leave the cream on for 15-20 minutes, applying a generous amount, to make it absorb the active ingredients more effectively. Finally rinse with warm water.
With this super nourishing mix, nails and cuticles can only benefit from it.