Rigid tap water does not only break the washing machine, it also dries our skin. Here also it is necessary to search for agents for humidification, the blessing assortment big is both creams, and oils, and losony for a body. Here about the last it is necessary to talk more in detail.
Lotion and cream - what's the difference?
Many confuse two completely different means of lotion and cream. Their main difference in consistency is that the cream is usually thicker and greasy than lotion. Therefore, wait until the lotion is absorbed, long time will not have to. In addition, the lotions vary in purpose - skin nutrition, alignment of its color, you can and shimmery lotion for the body to acquire if you want to decorate yourself, and there are lotions that hair growth slows down. In shops, you can buy a perfumed lotion for the body, if the goal is not only to moisturize the skin, but also provide it with a tempting aroma. Also lotions are usually intended for different skin types.
Written "moisturizes", but in fact?
To understand how the lotion will work, it is useful to read its composition. If you find in the composition of aloe vera, then such a body lotion can be called not only moisturizing, but also restoring. Since aloe vera helps to heal quickly and give the skin a healthy color.
- Cacao oil remarkably softens the skin, and regular use of this lotion will reduce stretch marks;
- Almond oil rejuvenates and replenishes the lack of moisture in the skin;
- jojoba oil well nourishes and tightens the skin, in addition it is hypoallergenic;
- Shea butter is specially designed for dry skin, helps fight wrinkles.
Lotion for the body: how to choose?
How to use lotion for the body, no one has any questions - after taking a bath or shower, apply massaging movements, but with a choice there may be problems. Many people try to get expensive, considering that it is the best. But there are decent products at a democratic price. For example, Johnson's body lotion, perfectly moisturizes and quickly absorbed. However, with the products from this price segment, it is still worthwhile to be cautious. Take, for example, a lotion for the body of Dove (Dove) - some of his options do not have a very pleasant chemical smell. In addition, it is poorly absorbed, leaving a feeling of stickiness. Not bad itself shows a body lotion Dove "Basic care" and a lotion of the same manufacturer with the effect of flickering. Therefore, to choose a worthy product, do not be lazy to read the composition and smell lotion - a remedy with an unpleasant smell is unlikely to give you a pleasant sensation. But do not be led to a very pleasant strongly pronounced flavor, if you need just moisturizing - perfumed lotions can only slightly moisturize the skin. Such lotions are produced by Camey, the intensively moisturizing agents usually have a neutral flavor or, like Johnson lotion, smell like baby cream.
Lotion for the body with their own hands
Many in the ranking of lotions for the body in the first place is the one that is made with your own hands. Here are a few simple recipes:
- To prepare anti-cellulite lotion for the body, you need to mix 10 drops of essential oil of juniper and rosemary, add 30 drops of essential oil of cypress and grapefruit and dissolve the mixture in 3 tbsp. tablespoons of jojoba oil.
The best is the effect of this lotion for the body, if it handles the problem areas in the morning and evening. - To give the skin elasticity, mix 50 ml of apple cider vinegar with water, until slightly acidified. How to use such a lotion for the body? Apply to the skin for 30 minutes.
- You can make a lotion of rose petals. To do this, 50 grams of petals you need to pour ½ liter of hot water and boil for 5 minutes. Then you need to add a teaspoon of soda. Such a lotion is applied to the body with massage movements or splashes onto the body from the nebulizer.
- For a soft and silky skin, prepare a lotion with petals of white lily and olive oil. ½ liter olive (sunflower) oil should be boiled in a water bath, cool and pour into glassware. To the oil, add 150 grams of leaves and petals of white lily, close the container tightly and leave it on the window for 1 month. The main thing is not to forget to periodically shake the infusion.