So…this is so easy that it’s ridiculous. 😉 I have oily skin, but the winter makes it do strange things. It turns into combination skin, with my forehead and nose remaining oily, and my cheeks become really dry and irritated. None of my storebought moisturizers are helping with the dry areas, so I figured I would take to the internet and find something, ANYTHING that would help my skin feel and look more moisturized. And of course, the answer was simple – aloe vera gel and glycerin. It’s light, and you don’t need to use much of it to get complete coverage.
*blinks*
Why didn’t I think of that? lol
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What you need:
Aloe Vera gel
Glycerin (regular or vegetable)
A bowl and spoon/spatula for mixing
A clean container to store it in!
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I unfortunately don’t have exact measurements (as in a tablespoon of this, or a cup of that). What I do is use three parts aloe vera gel and one part glycerin. Mix them together thoroughly, and then put it into a container. Use as necessary. Just a reminder, though – you don’t have to use very much of this at all. It spreads really easily.
This time I used an airless pump bottle (1 oz size – you can find them for sale on eBay, Lotioncrafter.com, skin-perfection.com, etc. and they are not expensive!). This is great for me, because one pump is enough for my skin. Maybe two if I’m feeling special. 😉
I’m not sure how this is going to work for my skin when Summer comes around and brings it’s little friend, Humidity, but for now? It’s perfect, and my skin is thanking me for it. 🙂
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