As the sun shines brightly, it’s crucial to protect your skin from the heat, sunlight, salt, and chlorinated water that can dry it out. Lekaba.fr, a guide to responsible consumption, recommends using natural products to avoid harming your skin and the environment. To make your own balm at home, you need coconut oil, beeswax, cocoa or shea butter, vegetable oil, and a drop of vitamin E. Although the initial investment in ingredients may seem expensive, it will provide enough materials to make several batches of balm.
The process of making the balm involves melting the oils together and pouring them into a mold before letting it solidify. Once solidified, you can use the balm on your skin to keep it moisturized. However, during hot weather, it’s essential to keep the balm refrigerated to prevent it from melting. While homemade balms are beneficial for moisturizing your skin, they may leave an oily layer on your skin when applied immediately after showering or putting clothes on. Therefore, wait a bit before getting dressed or going outside.
By making your own natural and sustainable alternative to commercial moisturizers at home, you can control what goes into your skincare products and reduce packaging waste while contributing to a greener lifestyle.