3 Natural Anti Aging Creams You Can Make With CBD
Anti aging creams are one of the most universally sought-after beauty products today. No matter where in the world you are, you’re guaranteed to find men and women who are actively trying to slow the seven signs of aging. We are all trying to slow the sands of time in any way that we can, and using beauty products specifically designed to just that is one of the most popular strategies we adopt.
The seven signs of aging is a term we hear used regularly on our televisions these days, but how many of us fully understand what this phrase even means? Unsurprisingly, it’s difficult to fight them if you don’t know what they are. The seven signs of aging are:
- Dark spots, also known as age spots
- Saggy skin
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Dull, tired skin
- Dry skin
- Patchy, uneven skin
- Open, visible pores
These changes to the texture and appearance of the skin are inevitable. As time ticks on, our body loses its youthful glow. Nowhere on the body is this more apparent than the skin. As we age and our skin begins to lose its luster, we’re bombarded with advertisements for beauty products specifically designed to tackle the problem. The range of anti aging creams on the market today is dizzyingly wide, making it hard to choose what anti aging cream works for you. From serums to masks, bb creams to eye creams, it can be challenging to figure out which product is right for you. Central to this is the names of ingredients contained in each product.
How to Use CBD to Reverse Anti-Aging
CBD is said to be anti-inflammatory, which means that it can help to relax the skin so that wrinkles may not appear so prominently.
If you want to use CBD as an anti aging component, some evidence shows that consuming hemp products on a daily basis can give you the desired anti-aging effects. Hemp seeds, hemp meal or hemp oil are some easy ways of including CBD into your diet. In regards to creating creams, you can add for example, hemp oil, into the ingredients. Additionally, topical CBD creams can also be purchased.
Common Anti Aging Skincare Ingredients
While the list of ingredients on the back of anti aging skin care products varies hugely from product to product and brand to brand, there are some which are found much more commonly than others, and for good reason. These are explained below.
Hyaluronic Acid
This is one of the most popular ingredients in the anti aging industry right now. It became a household name almost overnight and has since then found its way into the formulae of almost every anti-wrinkle cream out there. Although the word acid usually conjures up images of harsh and erosive chemicals, hyaluronic acid is the opposite. In fact, this ingredient is actually produced by the human body naturally. However, as we age our production decreases and natural stores deplete.
Amino Acids
Amino acids are the name given to a whole host of chemical compounds found in the body. The role of these compounds varies hugely, but some are extremely beneficial to the skin. In particular, arginine and carnitine are associated with skin health. Research suggests that the more of these amino acids we have, the better the condition of the skin.
Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Also known as AHA, these acids have become a common feature in the list of ingredients on the back of many anti aging skin care products. These acids are made up of a unique blend of natural and synthetic ingredients. Together, they form a powerful exfoliator. Using AHA in your daily skin care regime is believed to remove layers of tired dead skin cells from the surface and reveal younger, plumper skin underneath.
Collagen
Collagen is another ingredient which, although it’s associated with beauty products, is naturally produced in the body. Collagen is responsible for skin elasticity. When there is enough collagen in the skin, it appears more plump and fine lines and wrinkles are minimized. However, collagen production decreases significantly as we age. So, beauty brands have added it to their products in the hopes that we can trick our skin into looking younger for longer.
However, many of the ingredients found in store-bought lotions and potions can cause damage to the skin. For this reason, increasing numbers of people are choosing to whip up their own natural anti aging creams at home. Using the right ingredients with the right anti aging properties, you can create a Thankfully, this shift towards natural ingredients
Homemade CBD Infused Anti-Aging Serum
Serums are becoming one of the most loved beauty products out there today. This is because their light texture makes them much more easily absorbed by the skin than heavier creams and lotions. The recipe for this anti aging serum from One Good Thing really couldn’t be more simple, or more effective.
Ingredients:
- ½ ounce of rosehip seed oil
- 2 drops of lavender essential oil
- 2 drops of geranium essential oil
- 1 drop of cypress essential oil
- 1 tincture of CBD oil
- 1 drop of rosemary essential oil
- An old dropper bottle or roller bottle which has been thoroughly washed out.
Believe it or not, all you have to do is add your ingredients to the bottle and screw the lid back on tightly. Shake it well before each use and use after thoroughly cleansing and toning the face. Simply dab the serum gently onto the areas of the skin which are prone to the seven signs of aging. A little goes a long way and you won’t be disappointed by the results.
Homemade CBD Infused Night Cream
This homemade anti aging cream can be thick and heavy on the skin so it’s best used as a night cream. However, the recipe from Organic Authority is so easy to make and produces a luxurious, rich cream which will satisfy aging skins thirst for hydration. Get ready for silky soft skin.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup of almond oil
- 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons of beeswax
- 1 tincture of CBD oil
- ½ teaspoon of vitamin E oil
- 1 tablespoon of shea butter
- 8 drops of lavender essential oil (or any other essential oil you prefer)
- A glass jar
- A deep saucepan
Stage 1: Place all of the ingredients together into a glass jar. Then place the jar into a saucepan and fill the saucepan to about ⅓ with water.
Stage 2: Place the saucepan over a medium heat and bring the water to a gentle simmer but don’t let it boil. Stir the ingredients occasionally.
Stage 3: When all of the ingredients have melted thoroughly, remove the saucepan from the heat. Give the ingredients one last stir until they are fully combined. Then, pour the mixture into a small glass jar such as a jelly jar.
Stage 4: Allow the jar to sit at room temperature until the cream inside hardens and cools fully. Then, screw on the lid tightly, and store it in a cool dry place.
DIY Anti Wrinkle Eye Cream With CBD Oil
This eye cream recipe from Jenni Raincloud is perfect for those who don’t like the feeling of a heavy or oily cream on their skin. The unique combination of ingredients will reduce fine lines and wrinkles while being gentle enough on the uber sensitive skin around the eyes. Plus, making and using it couldn’t be more convenient.
Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon of meadowfoam seed oil
- 2 teaspoons of coconut oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons of beeswax
- ½ teaspoon of shea Butter
- ½ teaspoon of vitamin E oil
- 5 drops of frankincense essential oil
- ½ tincture of CBD oil
- 8 drops of lavender essential oil
- 4 drops of carrot seed essential oil
- A pyrex dish
- A deep saucepan
- A piping bag
- Some old lip balm tubes, washed out thoroughly with boiling water
Stage 1: Place the meadowfoam oil, coconut oil, beeswax, and shea butter into a pyrex dish. Then place the dish into a saucepan which is filled with enough water so as not to touch the bottom of the dish.
Stage 2: Place the saucepan over a medium heat on the stove and do not let the water come to the boil. Keep it simmering gently while the ingredients melt.
Stage 3: Once all of the ingredients in the dish have melted, remove it from the heat and add the rest of the ingredients to the dish. Mix and combine them all thoroughly.
Stage 4: When this is done, pour the mixture into old lip balms tubes using the piping bag. Attach the lid of the tubes and allow the mixture to cool and harden fully before use.
Why Use Natural Anti Aging Creams?
You probably thought that making your own anti aging beauty products at home would be incredibly difficult, time-consuming, expensive and elaborate. However, these recipes listed above showcase just how easy making your own homemade anti aging face creams can be. One of the things that stop many people from trying to do this themselves is the worry that the ingredients will be too hard to find. That couldn’t be further from the truth though.
Most of these ingredients are readily available in health food stores and good drugs stores. If not, they’re very easy to find online, and one batch of each could last you an entire year as each recipes call for such small amounts. This makes these recipes infinitely more cost effective than store bought anti aging products too.
Finally, there is an undeniable satisfaction is using all natural ingredients in your own kitchen at home to produce something that not only gets your skin looking its best but feeling its best too. So why not give it a try and see for yourself the benefits of natural anti aging cream you can make at home today?
If you are thinking of using CBD as an essential ingredient to creams or any other beauty products, please contact your dermatologist to ensure it is right for you.
