5 Homemade Creams For Smooth Skin

Most people long for smooth skin, even with the passage of time. However, for this to be the case, it is essential to maintain healthy lifestyle habits and basic care such as cleaning the skin and ensuring its hydration.

The cosmetic industry has developed a myriad of specific products to keep skin healthy and looking young. However, some homemade creams that can provide certain benefits are also still in force.

Of course, we must bear in mind that they are formulas that come from popular culture and, consequently, have not been dermatologically tested. Simply by combining certain nourishing ingredients, they could contribute to caring for the dermis naturally. Do you want to know some options?

Homemade creams for smooth skin

With the boom in cosmetic products in recent years, we have forgotten that some ingredients of natural origin can be useful to take care of the skin. In fact, many of these contain the extracts used in the industry for conventional creams and treatments.

However, we must consider that, being natural, there is not much evidence to support its use. What is clear is that they combine healthy ingredients, safe to use, which could have interesting benefits with various applications. Do you dare to try these creams to have a smooth skin? Take note and include them in your routine.

1. Homemade aloe vera cream

The gel contained in the aloe vera plant is one of the most popular natural products for smooth skin. As explained by Kim Chang, esthetician at the Baylor Aesthetics Studio,  through a post in Baylor College of Medicine :

In this case, we combine its gel with a little coconut oil, an ingredient that has also been used in natural cosmetics as a moisturizer and facial protector.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of aloe vera (15 g)
• 1 teaspoon of coconut oil

Preparation

• Blend the aloe vera gel with the coconut oil until you get a paste.
• Once you get the mixture, pack it in an airtight jar. 

Application mode

• Use this cream every morning and then apply a sunscreen.
• At night, clean your face very well with warm water.

2. Cream with aloe vera and jojoba oil 

We already know the benefits of aloe vera. Now, we propose to mix this plant with the prodigious jojoba oil, a highly recommended ingredient for skin care.

According to a review published in the Italian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology , jojoba has an anti-inflammatory effect and can be used in a variety of skin conditions, including infections, aging, and wound healing.

Ingredients

• ½ envelope of gelatin (2 g)
• 1 leaf of aloe vera
• 1 teaspoon of oil jojoba (5 g)

Preparation

• In a suitable container, dissolve the gelatin in water, according to the directions on the label.
• Open the aloe vera stalk and carefully extract the gel from inside.
• Add the gel to the previous gelatin and also include the teaspoon of jojoba oil.
• Mix all the ingredients until you get a smooth cream.
• Store the resulting cream in a plastic container with a lid.
• Apply on your skin before going to sleep

3. Olive oil and aloe vera cream

Another ingredient that we can combine with aloe vera gel is olive oil. Although we know this ingredient for its benefits in the diet, we can also take advantage of it in natural cosmetics to have smooth skin. 

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon of gel  aloe vera (5 g)
• 3 drops of virgin olive oil
• 5 drops of distilled water

Preparation

• Mix all the ingredients until you create a homogeneous paste and store in a plastic container.
• Apply the cream 2 times a day (morning and night) to achieve smooth skin for longer.

4. Cream with sage, beeswax and wheat germ

According to information published in the Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine , sage is a plant with multiple medicinal applications that even benefit the skin. In this cream we suggest combining it with beeswax and wheat germ for a hydrating treatment.

Ingredients

• 1 glass of water (200 ml)
• 1 tablespoon of sage (10 g)
  
• ½ glass of wheat germ oil (80 g)
• 1 tablespoon of Bee wax grated (12 g)
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda (5 g)

Preparation

• Heat the water and, when it comes to a boil, remove from the heat, add the sage and let it rest.
• In another bowl, heat the wheat germ oil and melt the beeswax in it.
• When the wax melts, add the baking soda and stir well.

• Pour the infusion into the previous mixture and stir over low heat until you achieve a creamy consistency.
• Let cool slightly and empty into a plastic container.
• You can apply this cream daily, in the morning and at night.

5. Lavender cream for smooth skin

In small amounts, lavender can be helpful for smooth, protected skin. In a study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, lavender oil even exhibited positive effects on wound healing. Let’s see how to use it in a homemade cream.

Ingredients

• 1 handful of flowers lavender
• ½ cup of almond oil (100 g)
• 6 ½ tablespoons of liquid petroleum jelly (100 ml)
• ½ cup of cocoa butter (120 g)

Preparation

• In an opaque glass jar, place the lavender flowers and almond oil and let it rest for 15 days.
• Then, strain the mixture and add the liquid petroleum jelly and cocoa butter.

• Place everything in a water bath until the petroleum jelly and butter have completely dissolved.
• When everything is liquid, remove from heat and blend.
• Store the resulting mixture in a plastic container.
• This cream is ideal for dry and dehydrated skin .

summarizing

If it is about having a smooth skin, we can resort to these creams made with natural ingredients. Its formulas are smooth, easy to prepare and do not involve much investment. Anyway, remember that, before any skin problem, it is best to consult a dermatologist.