How to Make Milk Facial Cleanser

Cleopatra knew the benefits of milk for the skin. Her famous milk baths stand as a legend still today. Milk is a natural exfoliant and skin softener, and an ingredient in many skin care products. You can make your own milk facial cleansers with ingredients from your kitchen. Read on to learn more.

Things You'll Need

• Cucumber
• Bowl
• Milk
• Cheesecloth
• Blender
• Sterilized jars or bottles
• Avocado or banana
• Salt
• Honey

Instructions

1. Liquefy 1 peeled cucumber in a food processor or blender. Strain the mash through a cheese cloth to remove the seeds. Add 1/2 cup of milk and place into sterilized jars. This mixture will keep in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. If it should begin to smell as though it has soured, dispose of immediately.

2. Wash face thoroughly. Mix 1 whole egg with 1/2 cup of milk and 1 whole avocado or banana. Whip the ingredients until smooth and well blended. Apply this to face and neck areas in a circular motion scrubbing for 1 1/2 to 3 1/2 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with tepid water. Pour the remaining mixture into a sterilized jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

3. Combine 1/2 cup of cold milk with 1/2 tsp. of salt. Stir until the salt is dissolved. Soak a cotton ball in the mixture and gently dab it over the face and neck area. Allow it to sit for 2 to 3 minutes and remove with a damp tepid cloth by gently rubbing in a circular motion. Rinse thoroughly, splashing your face with tepid water.

4. Mix 2 tbsp. of honey and 2 tsp. of milk. Leave the mixture on for 10 minutes and wash off. This mixture is especially good for dry skin.

Tips & Warnings

• As with anything to be applied to the body, test first on a small hidden area for allergic reactions.