You can use very simple and completely natural ingredients to make night creams at home. We’ve compiled a list of several DIY creams that you can easily make at home in this post. These may be preserved for a long time and are cost-effective and chemical-free. So, jump right in to find your favorite!
10 DIY Night Creams For Beautiful Skin
1. Moisturizing Olive Oil Night Cream
Olive oil is the main ingredient of this homemade cream. It helps to lock in the moisture of the skin (1). Another active ingredient is coconut oil, which hydrates and moisturizes the skin (2). Note: This cream should be used with caution in individuals with acne-prone skin as coconut oil and olive oil are comedogenic.
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 tablespoon beeswax
2. Glycerine Cream
Glycerine (or glycerol) hydrates the skin and improves skin barrier function (3). Coconut oil can improve skin health with its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties (4). Rosewater and almond oil refresh and smoothen and rejuvenate the skin, respectively (5), (6). Note: Almond oil and coconut oil can have a comedogenic effect, and so this recipe should be used with caution on acne-prone skin.
2 tablespoons rose water 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1 tablespoon almond oil 1 tablespoon glycerine
3. Cocoa Butter Wrinkle Cream
Cocoa butter is rich in phytochemicals that moisturize and protect your skin, strengthen the skin barrier, and prevent premature aging (7).
2 tablespoons cocoa butter 1 tablespoon virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Note: Avoid this remedy if you have oily skin.
4. Green Tea Detoxifying Cream
Green tea has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that protect your skin from harmful UV rays and prevent photoaging (8). Aloe vera can hydrate the skin and has anti-aging effects (9). Note: Aloe vera may cause allergic reactions in individuals with sensitive skin or allergy-prone skin and hence, should be used with caution.
1 teaspoon green tea extract 1 tablespoon almond oil 1 tablespoon rose water 1 teaspoon essential oil 1 tablespoon aloe vera juice 1 tablespoon beeswax
5. Anti-Acne Aloe Vera Night Cream
Aloe vera can help treat acne and blemishes. It also has anti-aging and moisturizing effects. The amino acids in aloe vera soften hardened skin cells and improve skin texture (9). Lavender oil improves collagen synthesis, while primrose oil improves skin hydration, elasticity, firmness, and smoothness (10), (11).
2 tablespoons aloe vera extract 1 teaspoon lavender oil 1 teaspoon primrose oil
6. Refreshing Milk Cream
Milk cream cleanses, moisturizes, and nourishes your skin. It contains lactic acid that reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and makes your skin firm and smooth (12). Rosewater tones your skin while olive oil and glycerine moisturize it.
1 tablespoon milk cream 1 teaspoon rose water 1 teaspoon of olive oil 1 teaspoon glycerine
7. Revitalizing Apple Night Cream
Apples contain antioxidants like quercetin, catechin, etc. (13). These antioxidants can protect the skin from oxidative damage, thus helping prevent photoaging and skin disorders.
2 apples 4-5 tablespoons rose water 1 teaspoon of olive oil
8. Skin Lightening Night Cream
Turmeric is rich in bioactive compounds that can inhibit tyrosinase activity (14). Studies have shown that facial masks containing yogurt can moisturize the skin and maintain its elasticity (15). Almonds contain fatty acids and antioxidants that can nourish your skin and offer anti-aging benefits (16). Sandalwood powder has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, astringent, and emollient properties that help lighten scars and blemishes and smoothen the skin (17). Saffron helps lighten the skin tone (18).
7-8 almonds 1/2 cup yogurt 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon sandalwood powder 4-5 drops lemon juice 3-4 saffron strands
9. Avocado Anti-Aging Night Cream
Avocado is rich in phytochemicals that can provide nourishment to dry and damaged skin (19). It also possesses wound-healing properties that can help relieve breakouts and blemishes.
1 avocado 1 egg/ 1/2 cup yogurt
10. Almond Oil Night Cream For Dry Skin
Almond oil is rich in vitamin E. It can smoothen and rejuvenate skin and improve skin tone (6). Honey and cocoa butter impart smoothness and shine to the skin.
1 tablespoon almond oil 2 tablespoons cocoa butter 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons rose water
Here are a few tips that will help you maintain beautiful skin and prevent premature aging.
Tips To Maintain Beautiful Skin
How can I make my face glow naturally? You can use natural ingredients like aloe vera, olive oil, coconut oil, green tea, and cocoa butter as moisturizers to make your face glow naturally. Is night cream really necessary? Yes. The skin repairs itself at night during sleep and a good night cream can facilitate skin healing, reduce signs of aging, and provide deep conditioning.
