Do you have cold feet and hands all the time? Then you should take advantage of a blood circulation-promoting cream. We show you how you can make a rosemary ointment yourself.
Spring, summer, autumn or winter - we women all know it, right? The feet and fingers are icicles.
A common reason for this is that the body is not so well supplied with blood. And the blood ends up where it is needed most urgently. That is, the brain, the organs and the chest and abdominal area.
The hands and feet come a little too short here. Although cold feet and fingers are unpleasant but nothing bad at all.
And the good news: You can help a little with a rosemary ointment and promote your circulation. It's homemade in no time and is perfect as a hand and foot cream.
Table of contents
This moisturizer consists of only three ingredients!
What ingredients you need for the DIY rosemary ointment
For the preparation of rosemary ointment you do not need much material. In the ointment end up only 5 ingredients. And that's all it needs.
Beeswax*Lanolin, Almond oil*Rosemary water and essential oil Rosemary oil* have a lot to offer and result in a care cream for hands and feet that promotes blood circulation. And it smells wonderful too.
So you know why these ingredients go into your ointment, we'll tell you what they do.
Almond oil
Of course, you can also use any other vegetable oil. I use to make rosemary ointment itself Almond oil*.
It is suitable for all skin types and blends well with the other ingredients. It is known for not clogging the pores. In addition, it contains a lot of unsaturated fatty acids. The skin can absorb them very well. Also the fatty acids contained in the Almond oil* The vitamins and acids it contains are really good for the skin.
Vitamin E protects against free radicals and B vitamins stimulate cell growth.
Rosemary water
One of the ingredients of rosemary ointment is rosemary water. You can make it yourself by pouring 1/2L of hot water over a handful of rosemary leaves and letting it steep for 4-5 hours.
Put a lid on the jar so that the essential oil of rosemary does not dissolve into thin air.
It stimulates blood circulation and has a cleansing effect. Therefore, rosemary water is also perfect as a clarifying toner.
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Lanolin
Lanolin is also called wool wax. It provides the skin with moisture and is therefore particularly good for the care of dry and chapped skin. It also has an anti-inflammatory effect and strengthens the skin's own protective barrier.
Beeswax
Another ingredient you need to make rosemary ointment yourself is Beeswax*. It ensures the consistency of the cream and has a particularly skin-protecting effect. It also Beeswax* moisturizes and can alleviate skin problems.
Rosemary essential oil
Rosemary oil* has numerous positive properties for health and well-being. It contains substances that stimulate blood flow to the skin and boost circulation. Essential Rosemary oil* has an invigorating effect and wakes up tired spirits. It relaxes tense muscles and helps with complaints such as back pain.
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How to make rosemary ointment yourself
As you can see, rosemary has it really in itself. That's why it also ends up in our homemade ointment.
You can order the materials you need for the ointment from Amazon:
- Almond oil*
- Lanolin
- Beeswax*
- essential Rosemary oil*
- Powerful Blender*
- Cream jars*
If you have rosemary growing in your garden, you can of course make your own rosemary water. Just pour a handful of rosemary leaves with 1/2L hot water and let the mixture infuse for about 4 hours.
You'll also need a pot, a heatproof container, a Blender* and Cream jars*.
What you need to know in advance: If you make rosemary ointment yourself or other natural cosmetics, you must work very clean. The jars must be well disinfected, so that the cream is longer durable. The same applies to Blender*, bowls and co.
Cream jar* I always put them in the microwave filled with approx. 1 cm of water for 3 minutes at full power. Please note: they are very hot when you take them out of the microwave. I wash the other materials with very hot water beforehand.
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DIY rosemary ointment
Du benötigst
- 50 ml Almond oil
- 50 ml Rosemary water
- 18 g Lanolin
- 6 g Beeswax
- 20 Drop Rosemary essential oil
Equipment
- Pot
- heat-resistant vessel
- Mixing rod
Anleitung
- Carefully heat the almond oil in a fireproof jar in a water bath and melt the lanolin and beeswax in it.
- Stir the mixture properly and set aside.
- Heat the rosemary water briefly in a water bath until it has about the same temperature as the oil-wax mixture.
- Now gradually stir the rosemary water into the oil mixture. It is best to use a blender for this.
- Stir until the ointment has a nice, soft consistency.
- Now add the rosemary essential oil and mix well.
- Fill the ointment into clean jars. Done!
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How long is the shelf life of the ointment
It is best to use the rosemary ointment as soon as possible. If you work cleanly and disinfect all containers properly, then the ointment will easily last up to 3 months.
Put it in the refrigerator. So it does not spoil prematurely.
It is also recommended to use dark Cream jars* to use. The integrated tint provides light protection and makes the rosemary ointment last longer.
How to properly apply the rosemary ointment
Before you use the rosemary ointment for the first time, you should definitely do a tolerance test. Apply a small amount of ointment on the inside of the elbow and wait a few hours.
Observe if redness, itching or burning occurs.
If this is not the case, you can use the care cream for hands and feet. It is especially effective for cold hands and feet, tingling feet or burning feet.
Rub the ointment two to three times a day. Caution: Since the ointment stimulates the circulation and promotes blood flow, you should not apply it in the late evening. Otherwise you may have difficulty falling asleep.
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Our conclusion
Making rosemary ointment yourself pays off. Especially if you constantly suffer with cold feet and hands. The ointment promotes your blood circulation and stimulates your circulation. In addition, it also smells wonderful.
Have fun making them!
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