Lanolin is most often tested in cosmetics, but each study once again proves its absolute safety. In the medical and cosmetic industries, lanolin has no limitations in terms of application. Be that as it may, each of us has an individual susceptibility, therefore it is better to check the lanolin cream: how it affects you, whether there are any contraindications in order to use it every day.
Before applying a new cream, you must definitely try it on the area of the skin that is most sensitive. Usually use the inside of the elbow. If there are no rashes, no redness, or any other changes on the skin during the day, then you can safely use it on the face.
Very dry skin, what to do
When peeling often appears on your face, it feels as if the skin tightens after washing or showering, a tingling sensation appears, which means you have dry skin. In this case, the lanolin cream will remarkably soften it. In addition, on the basis of lanolin, you can independently make a moisturizing and nourishing cream with the amount of ingredients that will best suit your skin type.
With lanolin and cosmetic wax , a basic foundation is made that perfectly eliminates tightness and dryness on the skin. You can then add components to it that most fully respond to your skin’s needs. When adding them, stick to the natural components, because they are able to convey all the beneficial properties accumulated by nature.
The recipe for the basis of lanolin cream, a method of manufacturing
The basis for making an original cream can be combined, but an indispensable condition is that a lanolin cream is present. It is the foundation that promotes nutrition and hydration, the safe improvement of the condition of the skin of the face, hands and décolleté. You can vary the composition of the cream, increase or decrease the amount of both lanolin and other components in it.
Cream Components:
Lanolin without water (anhydrous), cosmetic wax, sea buckthorn oil, coconut oil , rice germ (oil), jojoba. The last two components - 8 g each, the rest - 3-4 g, sea buckthorn oil - 3-4 drops. You can include a component such as essential oil (grapefruit or orange). But add citrus fruit essential oil with caution, as they can cause an allergic rash.
Use them if they have already been tried as part of other creams. In addition, prepare a preservative of potassium sorbate (obtained from mountain ash - 0.2 g), betaine (sugar beet powder -2 g) and liquid menthol. Also need glucose (14 ml), saline (50 ml) and allantoin (well, if it is obtained from comfrey - 0.5 g).
A method of preparing a greasy base, make a lanolin cream
We make a water bath in which we melt lanolin. To prepare the cream, you need to take enameled or metal dishes. As soon as the lanolin has melted, we turn off the stove, since the temperature is sufficient so that all the components dissolve. Liquid oils such as jojoba, rice germ, are perfectly absorbed into the skin, making it smoother and younger. Cream with them turns out easy. Dripping sea buckthorn oil.
Cosmetic wax is based on herbal ingredients. Add it and monitor the temperature of the water, since it should be 50 degrees, not less. If the water has cooled a little, heat it up. Almost all creams with lanolin contain wax - these are two bases that must completely penetrate each other, watch for wax flakes, they must completely dissolve. The base of the cream is supplemented with liquid menthol (2-3 drops), it will add coolness and freshness, in addition, it has antibacterial properties.
The greasy base is ready, we make the liquid component. We measure the saline solution together with glucose in a bowl (the water is almost cool, slightly warm, forty degrees, no more), then we add betaine and the last one is potassium sorbate. We combine both compounds, mix thoroughly, cool everything, and then store in the refrigerator. With this foundation, you can make changes in the components, slightly increasing or decreasing their composition, achieving a result that will best preserve your beauty and youth of your skin.