Revitalizing Night Cream

Revitalizing Night Cream

We have a new baby born here on the Farm!  No, it's not what you are thinking, but it is still very exciting!  I haven't made a new face cream in quite a long while.  I've been feeling like I needed something different, something better.  So, I hit the Internet and began to look around for some new and better ingredients that would do what I needed them to do.  And, voila, here it is!

Revitalizing Night Cream is exactly what it's name says it to be.  After cleansing my face at night and applying the new cream to my face, I woke up the next morning in love with my skin.  I am excited to see where this cream will take me.  I believe it's the best face cream I have made, and far better than much of what is available out there in the retail market place, and a far better value.

Come along with me and let's look at some of the ingredients in this little miracle-like jar:

The Aloe Vera Leaf

• Aloe Vera Juice:  To start, there's no plain distilled water in this formula.  I decided to see how much better it might be if I used all Aloe Vera Juice to replace the water.  We all know the benefits of Aloe Vera to the skin., it treats sunburn, it acts as a moisturizer, it treats acne, it fights aging, it lessens the visibility of stretch marks, it's nutrient rich for good health, it soothes in periodontal disease, it aids in digestion.  Aloe Vera has wound healing and anti-inflammatory properties that help to reduce skin inflammation and promote the growth of new cells.

The Jojoba Plant

• Jojoba Oil:   Jojoba Oil moisturizes skin.  A jojoba oil benefit is that it plays the role of sebum and moisturizes our skin and hair when our body stops doing it naturally. On the other hand, too much sebum, which happens during puberty or when hormone levels are high, can result in oily skin and acne.  It may seem counter intuitive to put oil on your face, especially if you're prone to breakouts, but jojoba oil might actually make oily skin better. Jojoba oil moisturizes skin all day, so it's ideal for dry faces, too. Jojoba oil is very mild, and you can apply it directly to your face.  Following are five properties of Jojoba oil:  (1)  Long-lasting moisture: Studies have documented that jojoba oil improves the feel of skin, and provides a substantial long-acting, 24-hour skin hydration effect.  (2)  Nutritious:  Jojoba oil contains nutrients like vitamin E and B, as well as minerals like chromium, copper, and zinc, which all nourish and protect skin from environmental stressors.  (3)  Gentle:  Jojoba oil is recommended for people with sensitive skin because of its gentle nature.  Applying jojoba to compromised skin can help keep it moist.  (4)  Anti-aging:  Because it is the perfect moisturizer, jojoba oil can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.  (5)  Conditioning:  Jojoba Oil is also used in many hair products because it's moisturizing and conditioning properties extend to the hair, making it soft, shiny, and manageable.  Those with frizzy or damaged hair should love jojoba oil.                   

Evening Primrose Flower

• Evening Primrose Oil:  Use of this oil as a remedy for eczema began in the 1930's.  The most common course of treatment is easing symptoms, often with herbal supplements, such as evening primrose oil. It is also a treatment for psoriasis and acne.  It's excellent for the overall health of the skin. This seemingly magic oil is known to be a great moisturizer. Not only does it make the skin soft, but it also supplies it with essential nutrients and healthy fats, helping to make your skin look youthful and flawless.  The anti-inflammatory properties of this oil also help reduce swelling, redness, itching, and rashes on the skin.  Evening primrose oil is known for treating hormonal imbalance in the body. This, in turn, helps reduce acne and breakouts on the face.  By applying this oil to your face every day, your breakouts will start clearing up faster than normal.  Using this oil topically, or in the form of capsules, has been thought to improve eczema within just a few short weeks.  The fatty acids present in this oil can help to nourish the nails and prevent them from cracking.  Just rub a few drops of this oil on your fingernails as well as toenails every night.  I would suggest that you use what's left on your hands after applying to your face to massage into your nails and hands, and even your hair.  I do.  Evening primrose oil is known to lighten the skin and reduce hyper-pigmentation or any dark spots.  It can help to normalize your skin tone when needed.  There's so much more out there on this special oil, but I'll leave it to another time.

Grapes, Seeds, & Grape Seed Oil

• Grape Seed Oil:  Grape seed oil is the oil that's extracted from grape seeds. - It's non-comedogenic, which is just a fancy word for "it doesn't clog pores".  It is high in linoleic acid, which has been thought to reduce clogged pores!  It is known to treat acne, tighten skin, help diminish dark circles around the eyes, moisturize, reduce scars, restore collagen and fight aging.  Second, it has a great amount of vitamin E, about twice as much as olive oil!  This means it provides antioxidants for your skin. It is thought that grape seed oil has the ability to help oily skin. 

If I were to stop right here, we would have an amazing product for your skin, whether you have aging skin like me, or youthful skin that is fighting acne, or just about anything in between.  But, there's more...

Hyaluronic Acid = Moisture

• Hyaluronic Acid:  Body collagen declines as our skin ages, contributing to the appearance of wrinkles and discolouring. Maximizing collagen levels keeps skin more supple. Hyaluronic acid keeps collagen synthesis up, retains moisture in the skin, both contributing to the anti-aging benefits to the skin.  Hyaluronic acid is a lubricating fluid that's naturally found in the skin, eyes, joints, and connective tissue. Because it has a very high capacity for holding water, 1000 times it's own weight, it is used to give structure and moisture to damaged tissue in skin care products.  Hyaluronic acid isn't harsh or skin-stripping, in fact, it has the exact opposite effect.  It is a powerful humectant, or moisture-binding ingredient, that keeps skin plump, hydrated, more youthful looking. 

Horsetail Herb

• Horsetail:  Also called Snake Grass and Puzzle Grass, Horsetail is a perennial herb that contains silicon which is a trace mineral required by the body for glowing skin, stronger bones, and  flexible joints. The ability of this herb to help tighten, firm and reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles make it a perfect choice for my Revitalizing Night Cream.  What makes horsetail stand out in the cosmetic world is that it's reported to contain more silicon in the form of silica and silica acids than any other herb, in a form that's easily absorbed by the body.  Horsetail promotes a tighter and firmer look, cleansing properties help minimize the appearance of large pores and tone the look of skin, improves skin texture with a moisturizing effect, it's good for sensitive skin, it's a natural source of nutrients like calcium, magnesium, zinc, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, and vitamin C.  It's antioxidant activity protects from free radicals in the environment.  

• Vitamins C & E:  Just in case there's not enough in the above ingredients, I've added more to give your skin an additional boost.  Actually, twice as much as was in this product's predecessor. 

You will see the difference when you choose to use this Revitalizing Night Cream.  I have been using my products for years now, but I noticed a difference the first day after using this Revitalizing Night Cream.  It just keeps getting  better and better.

Carpe Diem! Lil and Bill