Did we ever tell you how much we love shea butter? It's an amazing moisturizer and it's great for keeping our hands supple and hydrated.
Our hands show the first signs of aging, so it needs doses of this amazing ingredient! They should actually receive as much care as our face gets, but they're often neglected.
And when you're in your 30s or 40s, the aging process causes collagen production to slow down, and our skin becomes less elastic and, well, look old.
A commonly recommended protection for aging hands aside from moisturizers is to slather them with sunscreen, since the sun is one of the main causes of premature aging.
Yes, we all want that great lovely tan, but our skin will pay for it.
We certainly wouldn't want our skin to have a leathery, rough texture, nor have wrinkles and lines, so protecting our skin from the sun is an absolute necessity.
Moisturizing daily is also a must - which brings us back to the amazing shea butter.
Today's recipe uses this amazing ingredient together with essential oils.
Shea butter contains Vitamins A and E, as well as healthy fats and acids which are great for the skin on our hands.
With regular use, you will really notice a difference in your skin in just a few weeks! If we are to age gracefully, our hands should too.
With this recipe, you'll be saying hello to smoother, softer and supple skin, and minimizing the effects of aging! Enjoy! Shea Butter Hand Cream For Aging Hands Ingredients: 4 tbsp.
shea butter 2 tbsp.
camellia seed oil 10 drops carrotseed essential oil Directions: 1.
In a double broiler, combine shea butter and camellia oil.
2.
Heat until the shea butter melts.
3.
Mix well, add the carrotseed essential oil and stir well.
4.
Set aside to let cool then transfer to a small container.
5.
Apply to hands as often as you like.