{"id":117290,"date":"2020-10-08T10:46:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-08T17:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/?p=117290"},"modified":"2023-09-07T12:27:32","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T19:27:32","slug":"diy-3-ingredient-lemon-lotion-for-softer-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/diy-3-ingredient-lemon-lotion-for-softer-skin\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY 3-Ingredient Lemon Lotion For Softer Skin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Nothing feels better than lathering your skin in a hydrating lotion that makes your skin soft<\/strong> and moisturized. Often times, this feeling is short-lived because a lot of store bought lotions contain ingredients that inevitably dry out the skin, leaving it flaky. It\u2019s a viscous cycle because the very product that intends to moisturize ultimately causes dryness. What\u2019s up with that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is why we always recommend the simplest, natural ingredients for beauty products. Fragrances, synthetic dyes, and parabens can lead to itchy skin or a burning sensation. Additionally, some of the ingredients in commercial lotions can interfere with hormone production. Now, compare that to quality, natural ingredients that nourish the skin<\/a>. In the case of the lotion<\/strong> in this article, we are talking about lemon essential oil, sweet almond oil, shea butter<\/a>, and a little bit of beeswax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rich in vitamins A and E, potassium, zinc<\/a>, proteins, and essential fatty acids, sweet almond oil makes the perfect addition to your skin care game. It\u2019s a hypoallergenic oil and it works to deep clean your pores<\/a> without clogging them. The vitamin E content helps to fight wrinkles as you age, and it also supplies the skin with the necessary amino acids that collagen requires to thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to scientific research, lemon essential oil has astringent, antimicrobial, conditioning, anti-fungal, absorbent, and antibacterial properties. The antimicrobial and astringent properties of lemon essential oil can help decrease inflammation<\/a> of P. Acnes <\/em>bacteria, which causes inflammatory acne. The astringent properties also cleanse dead skin cells from the skin\u2019s surface. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Shea butter has a high concentration<\/a> of vitamins and fatty acids that help moisturize and nourish the skin. Most dermatologists recommend shea butter because it works to protect the skin\u2019s natural oils. Shea butter also works to enhance the skin\u2019s collagen production<\/a>, and it helps keep the skin hydrated by preventing it from drying out. The cinnamic acid in shea butter helps reduce skin inflammation, and it may even help the skin from mutating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Beeswax is commonly applied to the skin to relieve swelling and inflammation, but it also enhances moisture. The vitamin A<\/a> content and emollient properties help to lock in the skin\u2019s natural moisture, but they provide breathability as well. When you mix beeswax with carrier oils, like sweet almond oil or coconut oil<\/a>, beeswax helps to establish a protective coating on the skin. This helps to protect the skin from airborne toxins, factory fumes, or car exhaust, all of which contribute to premature signs of aging<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" You don\u2019t need expensive creams and lotions for ultra soft skin. Whip up a batch of this lemon lotion and your skin will thank you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":117365,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,53],"tags":[2926,3284,3333,3340,3692,3729,4036,6243,6368,9436,2409,2436,2689,2848,2879],"yoast_head":"\nSweet Almond Oil<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Lemon Essential Oil<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Shea Butter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Beeswax<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
DIY Lemon Lotion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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