Lightweight face cream for summer

Shahnaz Husain

Lightweight, water-based, or gel-based face creams are ideal for hot and humid weather as they hydrate without clogging pores, offer a non-greasy feel, and manage excessive sebum in high heat. Lightweight face cream has become a staple for those who want hydrated, comfortable skin,  especially for oily or combination skin. These weightless creams are designed to sink into your skin quickly while providing substantial nourishment.  Besides nourishment, these also work well with make-up to prevent pilling and caking. These formulations contain Hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and plant extracts that absorb quickly without leaving you greasy and work well under makeup.

While choosing a lightweight face cream, opt for fast-absorbing, non-comedogenic formulas that suit your skin type, such as gel-based for oily skin or light lotions for dry skin. Look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and ceramides. Opt for oil-free, alcohol-free options, especially for sensitive skin.

Most moisturisers consist of an emollient, a humectant, and an occlusive. Emollients help repair the skin’s natural barrier, humectants absorb water into the skin, and occlusive agents help form a layer on the surface of our skin.

Since lightweight moisturisers are quick-absorbing, they can be easily layered with other skincare products/ makeup without interfering with their performance.

Homemade skincare creams always work because they don't contain any chemicals or harsh additives.  It will be far better than a store-bought face cream, and you shall not have to struggle with any side effects. Here are a few tips to make Homemade Light Face Creams using natural ingredients.

·       Combine 1 tbsp shea butter, 2 tbsp aloe vera gel, and a few drops of jojoba oil. Whip it to make a paste of natural consistency and store it in the refrigerator.

·       Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 cup of plain, organic yoghurt to a glass jar. Add a few drops of rose water, stir well and refrigerate it. Apply the cream in the evening.

·       Take 1 tbsp Aloe Vera Gel, 1/2 tbsp  Coconut Oil, 1/2 tbsp  Jojoba Oil and  2-3 drops Tea Tree oil. Melt the coconut oil on low flame in double  boiler. Add  Aloe vera gel and stir well to make a creamy light texture. Stir in the liquid oil and optional essential oils. Store in a refrigerator and use it within two weeks for best results.

·       Add  1 cup   Olive Oil ,   ¼ cup Cocoa Butter,   3 tbsp. Beeswax,  2 tbsp pomegranate seed oil,   2 tsp Vitamin E oil , ½ cup    Rosewater and  15 drops tea tree oil in a medium glass jar and blend them to make a cream of thick consistency . Place the jar in the refrigerator and use it daily.