Homemade Facial Cleansers - Facial Cleansers Organic Recipes

By Linda Robison

Homemade facial scrubs are a great way to save money and to nourish your skin if its sensitive to store bought products. Homemade facial scrubs that contain alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) are the best because they help dissolve and exfoliate dead skin cells which make the skin look dull and clog the pores. By exfoliating the skin, you also improve absorption of creams and moisturizers.

There are tons of natural food products in your kitchen right now that naturally contain alpha hydroxy acids including sugar, lemons, pineapples, oranges, milk, and vinegar just to name a few. An alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) cleanser is equally great for oil skin as it is dry skin because it helps eliminate excess oils for oily types and allows better deep penetration of moisturizers for dry skin types.

To make a dry skin homemade facial cleanser - mix 1/8 cup of whole milk with 1 tablespoon of honey, and 1 table spoon of sugar into a paste. Scrub the whole face and dont forget the neck area, then rinse well.

Apply a moisturizer while your skin is still slightly damp. You can use an olive oil moisturizer or a clinically approved moisturizer for severely dry skin that provides up to 8 hours of continuous hydration. This is a great time to apply a good moisturzer, because the skin is super clean and will be able to absorb it better.

To make an oily skin homemade cleanser - mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda and tomato juice. If you have a lot of red spots and blotches use lemon juice instead. Mix enough juice to form a paste and massage this paste all over skin.

Make sure to rinse very well and apply a moisturizer especially formulated for oily skin. You don't want to over dry the skin. This only causes more oil to be produced and is the biggest mistake those with oily skin make.

To make a homemade facial cleanser - you can mix any type of AHA ingredient like lemon juice, honey, or milk along with an abrasive like baking soda, sugar, crushed almonds, oatmeal, or yogurt.

Mix these ingredients to form a paste and scrub the face. Make sure to rinse well and follow with a moisturizer. Using a wash cloth will provide even more exfoliating results. Your skin will feel smooth, clear, and healthier. - 30292

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