How to Make a Cream Facial Cleanser at Home

Making your own soaps, lotions and body products gives you the ability to take charge of the materials you use. Making a homemade facial cleanser offers a world of possibilities when it comes to the benefit-inducing ingredients used in it. Knowing how to make a cream facial cleanser lets you clean your skin while using materials formulated for your complexion and sensitivities. An easy endeavor for even the novice soap-crafter, homemade facial soap is versatile and fun to create.

Things You'll Need

• 2 oz. vegetable glycerin
• 2 oz. palm kernel oil
• 1 oz. coconut carrier oil
• 1 tbsp. soy wax beads
• 1 tsp. borax
• 1 tbsp. vitamin E oil
• 2 cups distilled water
• 2 glass bowls, 1 qt.
• Electric hand mixer
• 12 oz. bottle with lid

Instructions

1. Add the vegetable glycerin, borax, distilled water, vitamin E oil, coconut oil and palm kernel oil to a glass bowl. These ingredients are easily found in a hobby and craft supply shop or online.

2. Microwave the bowl on high for three minutes.

3. Add the soy wax to the other glass bowl and microwave it on high for three minutes, until melted.

4. Beat the oil and water mixture.

5. Pour the melted soy wax into the bowl of water and oil. Continue mixing.

6. Beat the solution on high for five minutes. A creamy mixture will form. Pour the mixture into the lotion bottle of your choice and leave the cap off until it cools to room temperature. Once the cap is on, it can be used as a creamy and mild facial cleanser immediately.