Homemade cleansers typically contain a combination of botanical oils (olive, sunflower, grape seed, sesame, almond), extracts (green tea or jasmine), and vitamins (E or C). Try this recipe: Mix together a 1/4 of liquid organic soap, 1/4 cup chamomile tea brewed and cooled, 3/4 of a teaspoon of olive oil, 8 drops of essential oil (lavender or peppermint recommended for oily skin), and several drops of vitamin E. Store in a squirt bottle. [2] X Research source
In order to make this toner, you will need two tea bags of green tea, 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel, and 1 cup of water. Steep the tea in 1 cup of hot water for 5 minutes, let cool, and then remove the tea bags. Add a tablespoon of aloe vera gel to the green tea. Stir thoroughly until there are no visible clumps of aloe vera. Pour the mixture into a glass jar or spray bottle.
You can also add witch hazel to a homemade toner to help constrict your pores and help treat oily skin.
Baking soda and Coconut Oil scrub: removes dirt and dead skin and leaves your skin feeling soft. You will need ½ cup of organic coconut oil (melted or very soft) and a ¼ cup of baking soda. Mix them together until they are completely blended and form a frosting-like consistency. Store in a jar at room temperature with a tight fitted lid. Rub a tablespoon of the mixture onto your face. Then rinse off with warm water and pat your face dry. [7] X Research source Lemon and sugar scrub: acts as an astringent that tightens pores and brightens complexion. You will need ½ a lemon (juice), ½ cup of granulated sugar, tablespoon of olive oil, and a tablespoon of honey. Mix the lemon juice and olive oil in a bowl. Add the honey and whisk until combined to form a medium-to-thick consistency, then add the sugar and mix. Gently rub a dollop of the mixture onto your face. It will help clean pores and heal acne scars for people with oily skin. [8] X Research source
Mix together a ½ a cup of coconut oil, 1 teaspoon of liquid vitamin E, and and 5-7 drops of lavender essential oil. Store in a jar and use on your face twice daily to help keep your skin moist and healthy. [9] X Research source
Apply jojoba oils after you wash your face. Simply rub drops of jojoba onto your palms and apply evenly to your face. This will leave your face feeling soft and smooth. Alternatively, you can mix jojoba oil with other oils to make a moisturizer. For example, mix together 2/3 jojoba oil, 1/3 tamanu oil, and 4 to 7 drops of lavender or peppermint essential oil.
Do not use pottery clay on your face. It will not have the same benefits as face clay.
