Very Effective Homemade Firming Creams Recipes

There are many firming creams that you can use to improve the condition of your skin. You can get them in pharmacies, or in supermarkets.

However, I do not recommend choosing them with the usual chemicals. Although they may seem effective, these elements will end up taking their toll on your skin, making it look older and with all kinds of havoc.

My recommendation is that you make a homemade firming cream. This way you can control in detail the ingredients contained in the formula, minimizing any contraindications.

In the following lines, you will find the best firming creams so that you can easily make them at home.

Selection of Firming Cream Recipes for the Face or Body

Firming serum with grape

This cream going to take advantage of the properties of grapeseed oil, combined with other natural oils such as borage oil, geranium oil, and frankincense oil.

Ingredients you need

• 60 milliliters of oil grapeseed
• 40 milliliters of borage oil
• 25 drops of Egyptian geranium essential oil
• 5 drops of vitamin E
• 25 drops of frankincense essential oil

Preparation

Use a large container to mix all the essential oils.

The order in which you add the rest of the ingredients does not matter, but you should make sure to do it one by one to stir completely before adding the next one.

When you have a homogeneous mixture, put it in a glass bottle with a hermetic seal.

How to apply

You will not need more than a small amount of serum to benefit from its properties.

Heat it up a little, apply it to the desired area in the form of a circular massage and you will see how it does not take long to absorb.

It is a firming body treatment that you can also use on the face.

Cream with avocado and banana

This other firming cream is also very interesting, and it is that we use the qualities of the most important fruits to reactivate our skin.

The antioxidant properties of this cream fight free radicals in the dermis, encouraging the synthesis of new cells and helping the body get rid of old ones.

Ingredients that you need

• 1 banana
• avocado
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil

Preparation

Peel the avocado and remove the pit.

Peel the banana and cut it into small slices to make it easier to mash.

Put the two fruits in the crusher and add the tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.

Beat until smooth.

How to apply

The cream is very easy to use. As in the previous case, we will place it in the desired area giving gentle circular massages.

You must let the formula work for 20-30 minutes for it to take effect.

Make sure to remove the product with enough water to avoid any residue.

Pineapple and ginseng cream: Firming and treatment of cellulite

Natural products work very well to treat tedious orange peel skin or cellulite.

The pineapple gel that you will find in this section can also be used to prevent it.

You need

• 20 grams of pineapple powder
• 2 grams of ginseng tincture
• 2 grams of lithophane seaweed
• 3 grams of guar gum
• 170 milliliters of green tea and verbena infusion
• 40 drops of grapefruit seed extract

Preparation

Place a pot on the fire and add 170 ml of infusion.

Let cool and add the liquid in a stainless steel or glass container, which has a hermetic closure to better preserve this homemade firming cream.

Add the guar gum in small pieces and let it rest for 1 hour. This time should be long enough for you to hydrate well.

Use the mixer to crush the previous composition and thus get a product in the form of a gel.

Finish by adding the pineapple, ginseng, and seaweed. Mix everything again so that the products integrate well.

You can keep this cream in a properly closed glass jar for a period of one month. It needs cold to keep well, so you should store it in the fridge.

Use

As much as if you use this firming cream for the face, as if it is for the body, you should first think about the area where you are going to apply it.

Perform circular massages, with the minimum amount of product to avoid any remains.

Combine it with the usual daily hygiene items.

Serum with coconut oil

Coconut oil is usually involved in many products that help restore the natural beauty of our face and body.

This serum is one of my favorites.

What you need

• 1/4 cup of cocoa butter
• 1/2 cup coconut oil

Preparation

Place a container suitable for a double boiler and fill it with water. On top of it, floating, place the other container where the mixture will go.

Add the cocoa butter first and then the half cup of coconut oil. Stir vigorously to get everything to integrate well.

When it has acquired a uniform texture it will be time to remove it from the heat and let it cool down.

How to use

Once cool it can be applied to the skin.

You will only have to give gentle circular massages, let it act for 20 minutes, and remove any rest with plenty of cold water.

Homemade firming night cream for skin

Do you want to start a new day with fully hydrated and rejuvenated skin? This homemade night cream can help you with this goal.

You will need to…

• 1/3 cup shea butter
• 2 tablespoons camellia oil
• 3 tablespoons of aloe vera gel

Preparation

We use a container suitable for the bain-marie and put the shea butter to melt.

Once it has completely melted, remove the shortening from the heat and allow it to partially cool to room temperature (don't let it get too cold or it will compact again).

Add the tablespoons of aloe vera gel and the camellia gel and then combine them using a blender.

When this mixture has a creamy texture, it is time to store it in a small glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.

Tip: if you want to speed up the process to cool it down, you can always put it in the fridge for 20-30 minutes.

How To Apply

This firming cream for the face and skin must be used with the dermis completely clean, before going to bed.

A small amount is applied and you will let it act overnight. The next day you will rinse using plenty of water.

Serum to combat sagging skin

This natural cream is perfect to help combat sagging or sagging skin, very practical if we do sports regularly and want to improve our dermis.

Thanks to its antioxidant effects, we can more effectively combat the effect of free radicals.

Ingredients

• 75 grams of rosehip oil (5 tablespoons)
• 80 grams of shea butter (6 tablespoons)
• 40 drops of rosemary essential oil 
• 25 drops of orange essential oil
• Optionally, we can add 10 grams of beeswax

Preparation

You need to find a container that can be placed in a water bath without spoiling. Add the shea butter until melted.

It will be at that moment when you will add the rosemary oil and the rosehip oil.

Stir continuously so that all the ingredients are mixed evenly. If you want to improve its texture, add beeswax.

Remove the container from the heat and let the previous mixture cool. Before it compacts, add the orange essential oil.

Store the mixture in a container that has an airtight seal and allow it to lower the temperature until it reaches the true consistency.

How to apply

Depending on the area to be treated, you will need a greater or lesser amount of homemade firming cream. Make sure you don't take more than necessary to avoid any remains.

Apply with light pressure on the desired area. Any excess product must be removed.

I recommend that you apply it at night, with a frequency of about 3 times a week.

You will start to notice the effects of the cream after a few weeks.

Homemade cream to combat stretch marks

The grooves can be manifested in our bodies for different reasons.

In general, they occur when there are very rapid changes in the body, not having time for the skin to regenerate. This usually happens, for example, during pregnancy.

One of the best ways to combat cellulite is to use a product that allows you to keep the area hydrated frequently, such as this homemade cream.

You will need ...

Your homemade body moisturizer (about 144 grams)

3 grams of firming poly plant

3 grams of rosehip oil

Preparation

With the previous proportions, we can make about 150 grams of cream.

Start by weighing the base cream to get 144 grams.

Add the poly plant and the hip oil. Stir well so that everything is integrated.

Pack in a jar that has an airtight seal.

How to use

We recommend using this homemade firming cream as a prevention method if stretch marks have not yet appeared. So we will prepare the area, just in case.

It can also be used to combat stretch marks if they have already manifested.

In any case, we just have to apply the product in question in the form of a circular massage. A small amount will be more than enough to achieve the desired effect.

Lemon peel serum

The lemon has many outstanding properties for the skin, but it is important to apply it carefully, as it can also be irritating.

Of all the recipes for firming skin creams with lemon, this is one of the most recommended.

Ingredients needed

• The peel of a lemon
• A splash of sweet almond oil
• 20 drops of coconut oil

Preparation

Start by peeling the lemon and cutting the peel into several pieces. Choose some of them and put them in an airtight container.

Add the sweet almond oil until the pot is about half full.

Close the jar and now put it in the dishwasher at the highest possible temperature. This will allow the heat to macerate the mixture.

When you have finished the dishwasher cycle, it is a matter of taking out the bottle, filter the mixture in a strainer, and add 20 drops of coconut oil (you can also substitute it with your favorite oil).

Stir with a wooden spoon and you will have your serum ready.

How To Use

This homemade firming cream can be used both before starting the day and at night.

It is easy to apply and, thanks to the lemon, you will have a feeling of freshness that will last for many hours.

The form of application is to take two small drops the size of a pea and apply them in the area in the form of a circular massage.

Cream with a combination of oils to firm the face

So that you have more recipes to choose from, here is a serum that combines the action of the 3 oils that work best.

Ingredients

• 10 drops of neroli essential oil
• 20 drops of rosehip oil (or whatever you have chosen)
• 1 tablespoon apricot oil
• Chamomile

Preparation

Bring the chamomile to a boil.

Add the neroli essential oil to a jar and add the chamomile when it has cooled.

Add 20 drops of musqueta oil and a tablespoon of apricot oil.

Stir well so that all the ingredients are integrated.

How To Apply

You must remember that this product has to be removed before each use since the oils that compose it have different densities and can be placed in different areas of the container.

Dip your fingertips in the product and you will have enough to apply to the area to be firmed.

Spread the product well and let it dry naturally.

Final Words

Try these recipes for homemade firming creams and you will see how they improve the properties of your skin.

In addition to applying creams or serums regularly, it is advisable to perform appropriate exercises to tone your muscles.

Do not forget that if you want to be beautiful and healthy, cosmetics are a complement to healthy habits. Therefore, it is essential to follow a healthy diet and exercise regularly.

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