Natural Vitamin E treatment DIY

Hi Lovelies,
I really can't wait to share this easy DIY skin treatment with you girls, I've been using it for the past week now, and I have to say, I can actually SEE the difference!

My skin is really fussy about skincare, even the most prestigious brands that market them selves as being hypoallergenic; my skin isn't having it :-(  On the other side it is very dehydrated, but oily on the chin and T-zone, and *Yay* the fine lines are coming trough as well. So in my search for skincare that actually makes a difference AND which my skin can tolerate, I have tried a good deal of brands. There are a few brands I can tolerate, and the did moisturize a bit, but the fine lines weren't getting any better, and the dry patches neither.
A few moisturizers I could recommend for sensitive skin are for example the Nivea Pure and Natural range, it isn't spectacular, no facelift effect ;-) but keeps you moisturized without irritation of the skin. 



At the moment i'm using this one from Garnier, without parabens but with eco cert label. It's a simple moisturizer, so I amp it up with a few drops of oil, like Argan or in this case vitamin E.

So now over to the actual DIY;

It's pretty simple:

• get your self a bottle of vitamin E capsules (I got these.)
• make sure your face is clean, no make up or moisturizer
• cut, or prick your capsule open (with for instance a needle)
• pinch out the oil and apply on desired area's, in my case: under the eye's, forehead, and the dry patches next to my nose. (you know those "lovely" patches that make your foundation look icky ;-)
• gently sweep/ rub it in
• apply your usual day or night cream and let it sit, if your using it before bed just leave it.
• if your wanting to do some make up, you could dab the excess off with a tissue and carry on with your daily make up routine. You might want to powder a little.

  

Why this actually works:

I did a little research on the web to find out WHY it worked, I have to admit it started of like a wild experiment " hey lets put this substance on my face and see what happen" kind of thing. But after a few days I actually was noticing the difference, so I decided to find out why and share it with you.

There are tonnes of info out there why vitamin E is such a wonderful oil to use internal and external, but to sum it up for you, here is what is does and why:

• Vitamin E is the most powerful antioxidant around, which protecst you from free radicals.
• Everyday your skin is subjected to free radicals that damage your skin, these radicals damage the collagen and dry out your skin cells, what causes wrinkles.
• It helps repair damaged skin.
• It is a effective moisturizer.
• It has natural anti inflammatory effects

I really have to say that I'm surprised by the fact how good this works, and how it's not costing you a arm and a leg. So I would say give it a try for a week and let me know what you think. My skin became tighter around the eyes, hydrated and generally made me look younger/fresher/ well rested (while I'm most definitely not haha).

Let me know what you think,

Hugs and Kisses DIY Mama

Reference:

• http://vitamineoiluses.com/vitamin-e-oil-for-face-its-benefits/
• http://www.ehow.com/about_5467579_facial-benefits-vitamin-e.html
• http://www.ehow.com/list_7156828_benefits-vitamin-liquid-form-skin_.html