Cleansing lotions offer an effective alternative to traditional facial cleansers as they soften and cleanse without overly drying out skin, making them suitable for those with dry or sensitive complexions.
Coconut oil, jojoba oil and tea tree essential oil are among the natural ingredients you can use to craft a homemade face wash.
Aloe vera
Aloe Vera is an ideal natural ingredient to add to a facial cleansing lotion for its moisturizing and skin hydrating benefits, as well as numerous additional advantages that make it a wonderful addition to your skincare regime.
Aloe vera works effectively as a facial cleanser without stripping away essential oils from the skin, and may help reduce blemishes and acne breakouts while soothing any irritation on sensitive areas of the face.
Many people with sensitive or eczema-prone skin find chamomile an effective solution, while it has also been known to assist in healing sunburns and dry patches.
Aloe vera gel applied topically contains enzymes that soothe and fight inflammation on the skin, as well as polysaccharides and gibberellins that stimulate new cell formation.
Aloe vera can help those with oily skin cleanse their facial pores effectively and treat acne breakouts, since its antimicrobial properties help treat pimples and prevent breakouts.
At least twice weekly, apply aloe vera to your facial skin using aloe vera gel or cream for best results. However, discontinue usage if your skin becomes excessively oily or your complexion becomes paler than intended.
For extra-oily skin, try mixing together one teaspoon of aloe vera with three drops of tea tree oil and four drops of lavender essential oil to form an effective face mask. Add oatmeal as well to absorb excess oil and draw impurities out from your pores.
Honey
Honey is an ancient natural skin-care ingredient with many antibacterial and antioxidant properties that make it especially helpful for sensitive, acne-prone or dry skin types. Honey’s antibacterial and antioxidant benefits help clear up acne breakouts quickly while simultaneously reducing blemishes and preventing future breakouts.
Honey can act as both an anti-inflammatory and humectant to soothe irritated skin, while its moisturizing qualities keep complexions hydrated. Furthermore, its alpha-hydroxy acid component – known for brightening and evening out skin tone – can also help remove dead skin cells.
To maximize its beauty-enhancing potential, look for raw honey that has not been heated to pasteurization (heated), which ensures all of its beneficial enzymes and nutrients remain undamaged.
Make a homemade honey facial cleansing lotion using just two simple ingredients – honey and one of the lightest carrier oils available (my personal preference being fractionated coconut oil as it contains medium-chain triglycerides which are easily processed by the body).
Combine all the ingredients in a clean liquid soap pump bottle or foamer bottle and shake well prior to each use for this facial cleanser that will leave your skin looking fresh, healthy and vibrant.
Honey can make an excellent gentle handwash! Its moisturizing properties will leave your hands soft and supple.
Honey can also be an amazing ingredient to use as a face mask or daily moisturizer to achieve dewy glow. Just be sure only to apply it on clean, smooth skin as otherwise, it could result in thick sticky layers which take more effort to rinse away than desired!
Jojoba oil
Jojoba oil is an emollient that helps relieve skin dryness, flaking, and itching. Additionally, it soothes sunburn while improving fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots on the complexion.
Use it on the face, hair and nail cuticles – even the scalp! Plus it contains nutrients like Vitamin E and Iodine!
Simmondsia chinensis seeds are harvested to produce this oil, which grows wild across California, Arizona and Mexico. Its use as an essential component in many skincare and cosmetic products is essential, including cleansers and moisturizers for both face and body use.
Jojoba oil’s application mimics that of sebum, the natural moisturizer produced by our sebaceous glands and used by the skin as a natural defense against dryness and dullness. Since it does not clog pores or cause acne breakouts, it makes for an ideal option for individuals with sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Human sebum contains similar chemical structures as moisturizers like Argan Oil. Argan Oil provides an effective and natural moisturizer solution for all skin types. Furthermore, soaps and other cleansers that strip your skin of its own sebum could harm it over time.
Collagen is an essential protein found in skin tissue that provides support to restore its normal elasticity as we age, helping skin heal itself more quickly. By increasing collagen synthesis, this natural antioxidant may slow the effects of aging.
Jojoba oil stands out from other vegetable oils by its lack of glycerides or glycerol – two compounds typically found in most vegetable oils – making it less greasy on skin, according to cosmetic chemist Ron Robinson of BeautyStat, and feeling smoother than similar options. Plus, its extremely low level of triglycerides make jojoba shelf stable; meaning you can store it without worry over rancidity over an extended period of time.
Baking soda
Baking soda (aka sodium bicarbonate) is an invaluable staple in most households and an ingredient used in beauty products and other daily needs.
Sugar scrubs are an economical and simple solution that will leave your skin looking brighter, healthier, and cleaner in no time! Additionally, sugar is an effective exfoliant that can remove dead skin cells while unclogging clogged pores and blackheads.
Utilizing a baking soda face mask on a regular basis will help remove dead skin and improve the tone of your skin. Simply mix water with baking soda powder into a paste form, apply to face, rub in gently.
Baking soda offers another advantage by helping to control body odor by absorbing excess moisture and killing any odour-causing bacteria that might be present. In addition, it’s an effective deodorant and can even help manage perspiration levels.
If you have sensitive skin, it is wise to conduct a patch test on your arm prior to applying any baking soda face pack. This will ensure no irritation or redness develops on the surface.
Baking soda’s gritty texture enables it to exfoliate skin gently and safely, without causing any damage or discomfort. Its inclusion in any facial scrub helps eliminate dead cells which trap oil, dirt, and debris from building up on skin cells that trap sebum production and reduce blemishes on facial structures.
Tea tree oil can also help reduce and eliminate acne by clearing away pores and preventing future breakouts from reoccurring. It has antibacterial properties which kill off any bacteria causing breakouts – making it an effective natural acne remedy.
Exfoliators is an efficient and economical solution that works to clear away dead skin cells from the top layers of skin. In addition, this exfoliator can also help smoothen out surface texture while diminishing fine lines and wrinkles.
Coconut oil
Coconut oil can make an excellent addition to your facial cleansing routine because it’s an all-natural source of hydration. With its emollient properties and antibacterial and antifungal benefits, coconut oil provides long-term hydration to dry complexions as well as acne prone ones.
However, it can clog pores and increase your susceptibility to breakouts if applied directly to sensitive or oily skin, so it would be wise to opt for different options if that’s your situation.
If you want to use coconut oil on your face, it is crucial that it is unrefined and organic if possible in order to minimise any chance of clogs in your pores and maximize its efficacy as a cleanser.
Make a homemade facial cleansing lotion by mixing together two tablespoons (30 ml) of coconut oil and baking soda until they form a gritty paste that can be used as a gentle exfoliator to scrub away dirt and oil from your skin.
Add essential oils that suit your scent preferences or skin type; for example, if you have oily skin, combine in some astringent oils such as castor oil or hazelnut oil to this blend.
Massage the mixture onto your skin using circular strokes in a clockwise direction. Press into your pores for deep cleansing purposes or leave on for several minutes so the oil soaks into the pores to dislodge any dirt build-up.
For optimal skin health and to protect against clogged pores, always follow your coconut oil application by washing your face with soap and water afterward. This will remove the coconut oil as well as any debris left behind from the application process from your skin.
