Unlock Autumn’s Bounty: DIY Natural Lotions for Radiant Skin

Lotions, infused with natural juices, herbal infusions, and decoctions, offer a gentle yet effective way to cleanse, whiten, and nourish your skin, much like traditional creams or masks. What makes lotions truly special? Thanks to their liquid consistency, natural lotions absorb faster and penetrate deeper into the skin, delivering quick results.

Homemade lotions are surprisingly easy to make. You can prepare them in small batches for immediate use or create a larger quantity to store for later. Why focus on making them in autumn? Nature provides an abundance of lavish gifts during this season, and it’s the perfect time to harness their skin-loving benefits.

Autumn’s Skincare Secrets: Homemade Lotion Recipes

Ready to revitalize your skin with autumn’s harvest? Here are some fantastic lotion recipes:

Melon Lotions for a Healthy Glow

For Withered or Mature Skin:

1. Mash melon pulp with a fork and let it sit for 2 hours.
2. Strain the mixture, squeezing the juice into a glass dish.
3. Carefully mix 2 glasses of melon juice with 2 tablespoons of honey and 1 teaspoon of salt.
4. Finally, add 1 glass of vodka.
5. Gently rub this lotion onto cleansed face skin at any time of day. Store the lotion in the refrigerator.

For Dry Skin:

1. Combine 1 tablespoon of fresh melon juice with 1 tablespoon of milk and 1 tablespoon of mineral water.
2. Apply this lotion to your skin morning and evening.
3. Prepare this lotion fresh daily and store it in the refrigerator.

Quince Lotions for Smooth, Supple Skin

For Oily Skin:

1. Whisk the white of 1 egg until frothy.
2. Gradually add ½ glass of quince juice, along with a splash of cologne (or witch hazel for a more natural option) and a few drops of camphor spirit.
3. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
4. This lotion helps make skin feel tender and smooth, and can help regulate oil production.

For Dry Skin:

1. Cut quince into pieces and pour warm, boiled water over them.
2. After 2-3 hours, strain the infusion.
3. Add 10 ml of vodka or spirit for every 100 ml of infusion.
4. Rub this lotion onto your skin in the morning.

For Any Skin Type:

1. Mix 1 tablespoon of quince juice, 1 teaspoon of glycerin, or a splash of natural cologne/toner.
2. Apply to your face morning and evening.

Watermelon Lotions for Hydration and Clarity

For Oily Skin:

1. Steep 2 tablespoons of dried horsetail in 150 ml of warm, boiled water.
2. Cover and let it infuse overnight.
3. In the morning, filter the infusion.
4. Add watermelon juice (proportion: 1 tablespoon of juice for every 3 tablespoons of infusion) and 1 teaspoon of vodka for every portion of watermelon juice.
5. Rub onto your skin several times a day.

For Any Skin Type (Tonic Lotion):

1. Combine 2 tablespoons of watermelon juice, 2 tablespoons of plum juice, and 2 tablespoons of peach juice.
2. Add 1 teaspoon of vodka and mix carefully.
3. Keep the lotion in the refrigerator.
4. Use this refreshing tonic lotion several times a day.

Grape Lotion for Dry Skin

1. Mix one egg yolk with 50g of a natural vegetable oil (e.g., almond oil, olive oil).
2. Add the juice of ½ lemon and 50g of vodka.
3. Squeeze fresh juice from grapes and pour ½ glass of grape juice into the mixture.
4. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before use.

Sea-Buckthorn Lotion for All Skin Types

1. Combine 2 tablespoons of sea-buckthorn berries and 2 tablespoons of ground sea-buckthorn leaves.
2. Pour 2 glasses of boiling water over the mixture.
3. Cover and let it infuse for 24 hours.
4. Filter the mixture and add 2 tablespoons of vodka.
5. Cleanse your face with this lotion morning and evening.

The Author:

Carole Parker is the author of some web-blogs in Health category.

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