Several research studies perform in the last few years have shown that the environmental factors and diet result in increased frequency of acne in adults. Throughout the day, our face attracts bacteria, dirt and contaminants found in the environment around us. In order to fight the negative effects of these structures it is the best idea to modify the diet (stay away from processed sugars) and clean the face with efficient cleansers.
However, you should not that there are cleansers that are not very good for the skin. As a matter of fact, some cleansers contain chemicals that are very bad for the skin. Some of them are even worse than the contaminants found in the environment.
There are ingredients that eliminate the natural oils found in skin and these oils keep the skin safe. For example, sodium lauryl sulfate that manages foaming in a huge number of beauty products. Sodium lauryl sulfate will dry out the skin and support modifications in bacteria and ultimately weaken your immune system.
What is even worse is that this compound is usually the basic ingredient In many skincare products.
So, is there a way to avoid these potentially dangerous products and use natural products? The answer is – yes. The following five do-it-yourself face washes are made quickly.
The ingredients they contain are safe and bring many health benefits that are not good only for the skin, but for our overall health.
Do-It-Yourself Natural Face Wash Recipes
Do-It-Yourself Foaming Face Wash Suitable for Every Skin Type:
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup of castile soap
- ½ teaspoon of coconut oil
- 15 drops of lavender essential oil
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2/3 cup of distilled or filtered water
Instructions:
Take all the ingredients and place them in a bowl. Blend them well. Put the mixture in an empty, clean container.
Face Wash Oily Skin and/or Acne:
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup of apple cider vinegar
- Half a cup of raw, organic honey
- Ten drops of tea tree oil
Instructions:
Take all the ingredients and mix them well. After that, place them in dispenser. Take some of the mixture and rub your face with it. Next, use a soaked cotton ball and clean the face. Finally, use lukewarm water to completely remove the ingredients.
Do-It-Yourself Natural Cleanser Suitable for Dry Skin:
Ingredients:
- One cup of mild castile soap
- One tablespoon of almond oil
- One cup of filtered water
- Twenty drops of jasmine fragrance
Instructions:
Take all the ingredients, put them in a small bowl and mix them well until you get an even and smooth mixture. Place the resulting mixture in a dispenser.
Face Wash Gel for Oily Skin or Dry Skin:
Ingredients:
- Two teaspoons of almond oil (sweet)
- A quarter a cup of aloe vera gel
- A few drops of any essential oil
Instructions:
Take all the ingredients and mix them well before pouring the mixture in a regular dispenser bottle. If you want to use this face wash for oily skin, you will have to replace almond oil with mild castile soap.
Regular Face Wash:
Ingredients:
- Two tablespoons of oil
- Half a cup of liquid castile soap
- Ten drops of any essential oil
Instructions:
Take all the ingredients and put them in a clean bowl. Mix these ingredients well and put them in a dispenser. If you are preparing this remedy for an oily skin, you should replace oils with aloe vera gel. If you want to remove dead skin cells too, you can add ordinary coffee grounds in this recipe.
The skin is the largest organ of the human body and we must treat it well in order to preserve our overall health. Use these washes as soon as possible and feel the difference. You will be amazed by the quick results.
