How to Make Cucumber and Chamomile Facial Cleanser

Cucumber and chamomile facial cleanser is a natural, homemade facial cleanser that will help to soothe irritated, red skin and restore the skin's natural glow. Cucumber and chamomile facial cleanser also has a calming effect on the senses and nerves and is a wonderful cleanser to use before bed to help induce sleep.

Things You'll Need

• 2 cups distilled water
• 2 tablespoons fresh cucumber juice
• 1 tablespoon dried chamomile flowers
• 1 tablespoon vegetable glycerin
• 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel

Instructions

1. Bring one cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat.

2. Place the chamomile flowers in a small heatproof mixing bowl and pour the water over the top. Let the mixture steep for one hour. Strain and discard the chamomile flowers in a fine-mesh sieve, reserving the liquid in a small saucepan or container.

3. Add the cucumber juice, vegetable glycerin and aloe vera gel to the chamomile water. Stir with a wooden spoon or glass stirrer to combine.

4. Transfer the cucumber and chamomile facial cleanser to a plastic or glass bottle with a fine-spray mister.

Tips & Warnings

• Cucumber and chamomile facial cleanser will keep for about one month if stored in the refrigerator between uses.

• This recipe makes enough facial cleanser for about one week of daily use.

References

• The Green Beauty Guide; Gabriel, Julie; 2008
• Natural Beauty Basics; Byers, Dorie; 2001

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• All Natural Beauty: Homemade Beauty Recipes
• Planet Green: Homemade Beauty Products
• My Beauty Recipes: Homemade Beauty Recipes