Olive oil, used as a base, provides intense hydration and acts as a powerful vehicle for nutrients. Its richness in antioxidants and essential fatty acids protects the skin while making it more supple and radiant.
Preparation Steps
Ingredients Preparation
Finely grate the carrot and orange zest to release their vitamins and essential oils.
Chop the bay leaves into small pieces.
Gentle Infusion in a Double Boiler
In a clean, dry jar, combine the grated carrot, orange zest, and bay leaves. Cover the ingredients completely with olive oil. Place the jar in a double boiler: place a cloth at the bottom of the pan to avoid direct contact with the heat and fill with water halfway up the jar. Heat over low heat for 20 minutes. This gentle method allows the ingredients to gradually release their nutrients into the oil.
Oil Filtering
Let the mixture cool slightly, then filter it through a sieve or fine gauze. You will obtain a pure oil, rich in vitamins and ready to be used.
Preparation of the exfoliating paste
Collect the solid residues (carrot, zest and bay leaf) and mix them until you obtain a smooth paste. This mixture will serve as a gentle exfoliating mask, perfect for removing dead cells and restoring radiance to your skin.
Use these homemade treatments
Nourishing oil
Apply a few drops of oil to clean skin and massage gently until absorbed. Leave on for 20 minutes or use it as a night treatment for intense hydration. Store the oil in the refrigerator, where it will remain effective for several weeks.
The exfoliating mask
Spread a generous layer of the paste over your face. Leave on for 20 minutes to allow the active ingredients to penetrate deeply, then rinse with warm water. This natural treatment gently exfoliates, removes impurities, and leaves skin incredibly soft and radiant.
The benefits of a natural routine
By combining these two treatments, you offer your skin a complete and natural routine:
Intense hydration thanks to the nourishing oil that absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy film.
Radiance and softness thanks to the exfoliating mask, which reveals a fresh and even complexion.
Long-lasting protection against external aggressions thanks to the antioxidants contained in the ingredients.
Incorporate these treatments into your beauty routine to enjoy all their benefits. Natural, effective, and easy to make, they deeply transform your skin.
So, are you ready to restore your skin’s radiance? Share this recipe with your friends and enjoy the compliments on your glowing complexion!
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