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Make your own natural skin care products > Cleansers

Cleansing is important to remove grime that builds up on the skin causing clogged pours and pimples. Cleansers are far more effective for removing make-up than soap and are much gentler on the skin. Most soap contains caustic soda which upsets the skins natural pH.

Rosewater & Aloe Cream Cleanser - ideal for normal and dry skin

2 Tbsp	beeswax or soy lecithin
2 Tbsp	sweet almond oil
6 Tbsp	purified water
2 Tbsp	aloe vera juice
2 Tbsp	rosewater

Melt wax and oil in a small bowl, set in a water bath, in a fry pan.
Pour water and aloe into mixture and blend with a mixer, until thickened.
Pour into sterilized jar and place the lid on.
Allow to cool then add rose water and mix well.
Smooth over face, gently massaging skin, then wash off with warm water.

Coconut & Avocado Cream Cleanser – for dry skin

This beautifully rich and moisturizing cleanser is rich in vitamins A and E, which are necessary for skin health.

1 Tbsp	beeswax or soy lecithin
2 Tbsp	coconut oil
4 Tbsp	avocado oil
2 Tbsp	purified water

Melt beeswax and oils in a small bowl, set in a water bath, in a fry pan.
Warm water and add to oils, beating gently until thickened.
Pour into a sterilized jar and seal with a lid.
Smooth over face, gently massaging skin, then wash off with warm water.

Cucumber & Almond Cleansing lotion – combination skins

Almond and cucumber helps to balance combination skin.

40 g	ground almonds
125 ml	boiling purified water
1	cucumber

Place almonds in a muslin bag, tie and put into bowl with boiling water and soak for 2 hours, pressing bag occasionally.
Place almond milk and cucumber in a food processor and blend until smooth.
Smooth over face, gently massaging skin, then wash off with warm water.
Keeps for 3 days in the fridge.

Oat & Yoghurt Cleanser – for dry and sensitive skin

This gentle cleanser made with oatmeal is highly absorptive, hypoallergenic, and helps to soften skin. Oats have also been clinically shown to help heal dry, itchy skin.

Ľ cup	fine oatmeal
Ľ cup	natural yoghurt yogurt

Mix ingredients together in a small bowl.
Smooth over face, gently massaging skin, then wash off with warm water.
Keep in the fridge for up to a week.