Collagen is like that quiet but reliable coworker in your skin – it doesn't brag, it doesn't complicate things, it just works. Until, of course, it decides to take a slow, quiet early retirement… sometime after the age of 25. The result? Fine lines, less elasticity, and skin that looks like it's been watching 4K TV shows for a little too long – without the beauty filter. Let's see - a homemade collagen booster!
The cosmetics industry will now happily wave at you with luxury serums, the price of which leaves you with a dilemma: glowing skin or a weekend in Tuscans? But the good news is this: there is a friendlier (to your skin and wallet) alternative – homemade collagen booster, which is natural, easy and surprisingly effective. So – a recipe for homemade collagen booster.
Recipe for homemade collagen night cream
This cream isn't magical because of unicorn tears or gold dust, but because of a clever combination of antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and vitamins that your skin really needs. And don't worry - no ingredient is as exotic as moon dust - you can find it all right in home kitchen or your local organic store.
Ingridients:
- 1 fresh beetroot
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 70 ml rose water
- 2 tablespoons flax seeds
- 1 tablespoon sweet almond oil
- 10 drops of jojoba oil
Mini tip: To upgrade the recipe, add:
– 1 teaspoon glycerin (for even more moisture)
– or 3–5 drops of vitamin E (natural antioxidant and preservative)
Preparation: Homemade collagen booster
1. Beetroot Elixir
Peel and grate the beetroot. Then, using cheesecloth or a fine sieve, squeeze every last drop out. Beetroot juice is rich in vitamin C – an indispensable player in the collagen team – and antioxidants that protect your skin from free radicals (those pesky molecules that love to age your skin… they have some really strange hobbies).
2. Cream base
In a small saucepan, combine the beetroot juice, rose water and cornstarch. Heat slowly over medium heat, stirring until it thickens into a smooth, pink cream. The cornstarch creates a gentle protective layer that locks in moisture – something you want for your relationship, right?
3. Flaxseed gel
In a separate saucepan, cover the flax seeds with water, bring to a boil, and cook on low heat for 4–5 minutes. Once the mixture turns into a gel, strain through cheesecloth. Flax seeds are like a superfood for your skin—full of omega-3s, lignans, and that slimy texture that your skin loves (but your aesthetic sense doesn't).
4. Joining forces
Once the beetroot mixture has cooled, add the flaxseed gel, almond oil, and jojoba oil. Blend until you have a silky, smooth cream that would make any Insta beauty guru jealous.
5. Storage
Transfer the cream to a sterilized glass container. Keep it in the refrigerator and use it within 7 days – without preservatives, this beauty booster is also quite “alive”.
Use: How to make your skin glow
In the evening, after cleansing your face (and if you're really conscientious, after toning as well), apply a small amount of cream to your face and neck. Massage in upward motions – don't let gravity get to all the spots! Let it absorb. And yes, if you have a white pillow, be careful – beets can leave their pink memories.
In the morning, wash your face with lukewarm water and continue with your usual routine. Be sure to add SPF – because the sun is your skin's biggest saboteur, and it's really not fair that you work so hard every night, and then those UV rays ruin everything.
Why does it work? Magic behind the cream
- Beetroot: Vitamin C = collagen production. Plus, it evens out your complexion and gives you that “I live healthy” glow.
- Flax seeds: omega-3, antioxidants and soothing properties – your skin will drink them up like a vegetable smoothie.
- Rose water: A natural pH toner that refreshes and soothes.
- Cornstarch: retains moisture and adds softness.
- Sweet almond oil: softens, regenerates and smells divine.
- Jojoba oil: moisturizes without clogging pores – ideal for every skin type.
Additional tips for magical results
- Do you have sensitive skin? Reduce the amount of beets – less color, less chance of irritation.
- For a deluxe anti-aging effect, add a few drops rosehip seed oil.
- Don't make the cream for the whole army - it will only last a week without preservatives.
- If you are a DIY enthusiast and want a professional result, use natural emulsifier (e.g. Olivem 1000) and natural preservative – this way the cream will last up to 2 months.
Conclusion: Homemade Collagen Booster is the New Evening Meditation
Natural cosmetics is no longer reserved for herbalists with long skirts and home gardens – it has become a smart, science-backed and stylish solution for anyone who values their skin and their bank account. This homemade collagen booster is more than just a cream – it’s a nighttime ritual that helps you build healthier, more radiant skin. And the best part? In the morning, you won’t be greeted in the mirror by just your sleepiness, but by a smiling, smooth version of yourself.
