Why is it important to cleanse your face daily? Washing your face daily is the first most important step to getting clear healthy skin. It's cleansing the face of all impurities caused by product build up, makeup, oil, dirt and the environment. The best way to find out what cleanser is best for you is to know your skin type. Are you normal, oily, dry or do you have combination skin? Knowing this will help you find a facial cleanser best suited for you. Also, washing your face with lukewarm water helps open up the pores of your face whereas using to hot of water will dry the skin. Its also important to stay away from cleansers that have fragrance, are high in alcohol or have alcohol and dyes may cause the skin to become dry and irritated which also isn't good for those with sensitive skin. Buying OTC facial cleansers are fine. But setting aside time to make your own facial cleanser is better for your skin (because you know whats in it) but not to mention easy on you pocketbooks and wallets. Here are a couple of sweet and easy facial cleansers you can make in your kitchen. Hope you guys have fun and enjoy!!! Gentle Oatmeal Facial Scrub
1/2 cup of oatmeal
2tbs of plain yogurt
small mixing bowl
Directions: Mix oatmeal and yogurt together to form a paste and smooth over face. Let it sit for 10 min then rinse with lukewarm water.
Creamy Oatmeal Facial Cleanser
1/2 cup of oatmeal
2 tbs of heavy cream
small mixing bowl
Directions: Grind oatmeal to a dust in a blender or coffee grinder. Mix in cream and leave on face for 10 min. Rinse thoroughly.
Almond Milk Cleanser for Dry Skin
1tsp of almond oil
2tbs of whole milk
1tsp of honey
Direction: Combine ingredients together in a small bowl. Apply to face in circular motions for 1-2 minutes. Rinse using warm water and a face cloth.
Strawberry Acne Cleanser
Strawberry yogurt or
1 strawberry
2tbs of plain yogurt
Directions: Apply to skin in a circular motion for 1 -2 minutes. Rinse with warm water and cloth. This is also good for oily prone skin.
Anti- Aging Lavender Cleanse
10tbs of grape seedd oil
10 drops of lavender essential oil
5 drops of geranium essential oil
5 drops of rose essential oil
Directions: Add carrier oils to a clean dark glass. Add essential oils. Shake to mix before each use. Apply to skin and rinse using warm water and cloth. Skin should feel silky smooth.
Lemon Cleanser
1tsp of beeswax
2tsp of jojoba oil
2tsp of hemp seed oil
1tsp of witch hazel
1tsp of lemon juice
1/8 borax
6 drops of essential lemmon oil
Directions: in a double boiler with low heat, melt beeswax into oils. Beat until the mixture has a creamy smooth consistency. In a seperate non metallic saucepan, mix witch hazel and lemon juice until it is warm. Stir in borax. once it reaches a creamy consistency stir it in with the oil. Beat until it appears creamy. After it has been cooled add lemon essential oil and store. this preserves it.
Sensetive Skin Cleanser
3 tbs of liquid castille soap
1 tbs of jojoba oil
1 tbs of avacado oil
6 drops of german chamomile essential oil
6 drops of helichrysum essential oil
10 drops of Neroli essential oil
Directions: Apply to glass jar and shake well. Apply to skin in a circular motion for 1-2 minutes. Rinse with warm water and cloth
