Here you will learn what macerate is, how it can be made at home or where to buy it, and formulations of cosmetics containing infuses are also described.
Pay attention to the correct storage of the macerates. For long-term preservation of the properties of oils, it is recommended to store the product in an airtight glass container in a cool place. Some women use a refrigerator for this purpose. If the oil burns out, it can no longer be used for any purpose.
What can be cooked with infuza
Macerate is best used as a cosmetic ingredient. For your attention, we present 5 recipes that will help make your skin healthier and velvety:
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Face toner for acne and rosacea:
- Lily macerate - 45%.
- Kiwi extract - 5%.
- Cosgard preservative - 0.6%.
- Vitamin E - 0.2%.
- Grapefruit hydrolate - 25%.
- Distilled water - 24.2%.
Mix all the ingredients and your product is ready! Lily macerate toner can help relieve redness and irritation. Apply with a cotton pad to skin and do not rinse.
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Night cream for dry skin:
- Vanilla macerate - 28%
- Rice wax - 3%.
- Emulsifier "Emulsion wax No. 1" - 8%.
- Mimosa absolute - 1%.
- Chamomile hydrolate - 21.4%.
- Distilled water - 37.8%.
- Grapefruit seed extract - 0.6%.
- Baking soda - 0.2%
Prepare two heat-resistant water bath bowls. Put vanilla macerate, rice wax, emulsifier and absolute in the first container, and hydrolat and distilled water in the second. Remove from the bath only if both phases have completely dissolved, reaching a temperature of about 65-70 ° C. Pour the water into another bowl, stirring the mixture for three minutes. When the product has cooled down, you can start adding baking soda and grapefruit seed extract.
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Night cream for mature skin with AHA acids:
- White lily macerate - 26%.
- Emulsifier Olivem 1000 - 6%.
- Linden hydrolat - 60.4%.
- Powdered apple extract - 1%.
- Fruit acids AHA - 5%.
- Celery Ether - 1%
- Grapefruit seed extract - 0.6%.
The formulation of this cream combines a fat phase in the form of a macerate and an emulsifier, an aqueous phase - a hydrolate, as well as assets. Grapefruit seed extract serves as a preservative. The preparation of a cream that fights against skin aging, including age spots, is carried out using the same water bath. Apply the product 2 hours before bed in circular motions until completely absorbed.
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Day cream for sensitive to combination skin:
- Daisy macerate - 15%
- Emulsifier Olivem 1000 - 5%.
- Lemon balm hydrolat - 75, 1%.
- Plant extract of arrowroot (powder) - 3%.
- Allantoin - 1%.
- Lemon balm essential oil - 0.1%.
- Cosgard preservative - 0.6%.
- Vitamin E - 0.2%.
Divide the above components into phases. Pour the macerate into one container and pour the emulsifier, into the other - the hydrolat. After reaching a temperature of 65-70 ° C in a water bath, pour the water phase into the oily phase, stirring all this for three minutes. After cooling down, take up the introduction of the remaining components. It is advisable to pre-mix arrowroot powder and allantoin with a little water, this will help the assets dissolve better in the cream.
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Hygienic lipstick:
- Shea butter - 20%
- Candelilla wax - 24%.
- Wheat germ oil - 9.8%.
- Apricot oil - 13%.
- Vanilla macerate - 20%.
- Castor oil - 10%
- Natural aromatic apricot extract - 3%.
- Vitamin E - 0.2%.
The recipe is pretty simple. Melt everything in a water bath, except for the vitamin and natural aromatic extract, which should be added at the end of the fondant preparation, when the mixture of oils has cooled slightly. By the way, instead of wheat germ and apricot oils, you can use other base oils, instead of the apricot aroma, you can use other aromas. The prepared lipstick will nourish, protect the skin of the lips, fight dryness, and slow down the aging process.
Where can you buy macerate?
Some women make macerates at home, but the product can also be purchased online, including:
- Coffee and cinnamon macerate, "Zeitun" - a product obtained from the extraction of ground coffee and cinnamon. This infusion has a pleasant warm aroma, it tones the skin, helps cells to regenerate, improves blood circulation, partially solving the problem of "orange peel" on the body. As for hair, this product is able to give strength to strands, accelerating growth. Volume - 100 ml, price - 470 rubles.
- Calendula macerate, "Marislavna" - the infusion is prepared in almond oil. Calendula has disinfecting, antimicrobial, soothing properties, suitable for treating wounds and bruises. Oil infusion of calendula flowers can help in the fight against the problem of acne, including allergic ones, almond oil is suitable for any type of skin, even sensitive, it prevents peeling of the skin, moisturizes the epidermis, retaining moisture. Volume - 100 ml, cost - 220 rubles.
- Burdock root infusion with soybean oil, "Miko"- widely used for hair care in its pure form or as a component of masks, shampoos and balms. Burdock oil makes hair stronger, elastic and thicker, normalizes metabolic processes in the surface of the head. Before use, the oil should be slightly warmed up in a water bath. Volume - 50 ml, price - 210 rubles.
- Vanilla macerate, "Aroma-zone" - after soaking the vanilla pods, sesame oil is enriched with an incredibly pleasant sweet aroma, it is prescribed for skin and body care, is used as a fragrant oil for bath and massage. Vanilla macerate is able to enhance the shine and flexibility of hair, giving it a sweet scent, and restore dry and damaged curls. Volume - 10 ml, cost - 1.25 €.
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