How to Make a Homemade Face Cleaner

Homemade face cleaners clean your face and treat your skin without chemicals.

Skin sensitivity or simply the desire to know what ingredients are going into your skin care products may encourage you to consider making your own face cleaner. Commercial face cleaners are available for all skin types, but they often contain chemicals, preservatives, or other ingredients that end up aggravating your skin. Homemade face cleaners can be made to meet the needs of your individual skin type, and you can alter your cleaner whenever you want.

Things You'll Need

• Bowl
• 1 tbsp. oatmeal
• 1 tsp. honey
• 1 tsp. glycerin
• Spoon
• Wash cloth
• Towel
• Food processor
• Chopped apple
• 5 tbsp. honey
• Spatula
• Airtight container

Instructions

For Dry Skin

1. Pour 1 tbsp. oatmeal into a bowl, then add 1 tsp. honey, 1 tsp. water, and 1 tsp. glycerin. Stir the ingredients until blended well. Oatmeal is very soothing to dry skin, while honey and glycerin add moisturizing compounds to your cleanser.

2. Smooth the cleanser onto your skin. The oatmeal provides a mild exfoliating texture that will help remove dead skin cells. Leave the cleanser on for two minutes.

3. Dampen a clean, soft washcloth with warm water. Wipe the facial cleanser off your skin without tugging on the skin. Rinse your cloth frequently, and continue to remove the cleanser.

4. Dry your face with a clean, soft towel.

For Oily Skin

1. Drop one chopped apple into your food processor. Add 5 tbsp. honey.

2. Blend the two ingredients in your food processor until you have a smooth mixture.

3. With your fingertips, apply the apple and honey mixture to your face. Smooth it over your entire face and neck area. The apple is a good cleanser for your oily skin, and honey adds a non-greasy moisturizer to the cleanser.

4. Remove the apple facial cleanser from your face with a damp washcloth. Gently wipe the cleanser off, rinsing the cloth often.

5. Dry your face by patting it with a clean, dry towel.

Tips & Warnings

• Moisturize daily to alleviate dry skin problems.

• Smooth plain yogurt over your skin to soothe it.

• Plain honey makes a moisturizing facial mask.

• Over-washing oily skin can lead to red, irritated skin. Even oily skin needs some natural oils. Wash your face only twice per day.

References

• Mother Earth News: Old-Time Beauty Secrets