Homemade Cleansers
Cleaning your face is the normal skin care regimen. In this category you will find natural easy to prepare cleansers & toners recipes which will clean your skin beautifully without drying out your skin through harsh chemicals.
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Here’s a Quick Way to Make Healing Herbal Facial
Every morning, I start the day with a cup of herbal tea. About a year ago, I completely gave up energy drinks and coffee, as well as green and black tea. My decision to proceed only with herbal teas was very spontaneous. Sorry for giving you too many details here, but I was just tired of sweating terribly! Yes, I had this problem, and tea and coffee were making it worse. Anyway, after starting drinking only herbal tea, not only has my problem with excess of sweating almost has disappeared; I have also noticed very pleasant changes in my complexion. To be more specific, I drink chamomile in the morning and mint in the evening, as it is very relaxing and makes you drowsy. After drinking these herbal teas for two weeks, I noticed that my face acquired a healthier color and my skin became smoother. As for me, I always have some different herbal tea bags at home, and every morning I brew them with boiling water. After pampering myself with herbal tea, I just take the tea bag and do my morning herbal facial wash (wipe my face with a herbal bag). The procedure of washing your face with herbs can be this simple. Or you also can whip up more sophisticated mixtures. Here are my herbal beauty tips for face: Herbs for facial should be chosen for your skin type or to deal with any specific problems of your skin. I made a list of the exact recipes you could use for your skin type, so run through the whole list to find the recipe written for you. Some recipes contain several herbs, You can use the entire recipe or just use one of the herbs from the recipe on its own. Take 2 tablespoons of fresh or dry mint, chamomile, calendula, or sage leaves. Pour 1-cup of boiling water over the herbs. Steep for 1 hour. Strain and wipe your face with a cotton wool soaked in this decoction. You can also add 1 teaspoon of honey. Use of this decoction is recommended for hot weather, as it cleanses, tones, and refreshes the skin. In the cold seasons, mix together a tablespoon of mint, half a glass of hot milk and leave for 30-40 minutes to steam. Also the same way, you can brew: For dry skin – linden, birch leaves. Mix equal proportions of dried flowers of linden, sage, chamomile, mint leaves, dill and fresh rose or rosehip petals. Mix 2 tablespoons of herbs with half a liter of cold water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 minutes. Allow the toner to cool completely, then strain and use for daily face cleaning. Take 1 tablespoon of fresh or dried rose petals, chamomile, jasmine and linden, and mix them with 1 cup of boiling water. Tightly cover and leave for about 2 hours, then strain out the petals. Wiping your face with this lotion each day promotes good nutrition and moisturizes skin. Take 2 tablespoons of marshmallow root and combine with 1 cup of cool boiled water. Steep for a day. After straining, use this mixture as a toner to wipe your beautiful face. Mix equal amount of dried petals of daisies, cornflowers, calendula, chamomile and rose. Combine 1 tablespoon of these flowers with half a cup of boiling water. Simmer for 7-10 minutes on low heat. Then strain and use this as a cleanser. Take 2 teaspoons of dried chamomile flowers and 2 teaspoons of calendula and St. John’s wort. Combine all the herbs with 1 cup of boiling water. Cover tightly and leave for 2-3 hours. Cleanse the skin with this infusion daily, or mix with water for washing in a 1:1 ratio. Take 1 teaspoon of each dried herb chamomile, horsetail, sage and linden. Combine with 1 cup of boiling water and steep for 30-40 minutes. After wiping your face with this toner, use it to wash your skin in the morning and again in the evening. This cleanser will help prevent wrinkles. So Ladies, have you ever tried herbal facial wash? Have you used herbs in your skin care routine? Please share your thoughts.
This was a “aha” moment for me. I started to dig deeper to herbal therapy and I couldn’t stop. I found that herbs are an amazing gift from nature, which can be used for just about everything that concerns the health of your skin. There are lots of methods that use herbs. However, today I want to tell you about the simplest herbal beauty tips for face – so called herbal wash. I’ll discuss how to easily use herbs to wash your face from impurities and substitute them for your daily cleanser, or the simple procedure of washing your face with water.Magical herbs for your skin type
Herbal wash recipes for every skin type
For oily skin – horsetail, nettle.
Combination skin – parsley, bay leaf
For freckles – parsley, calendula, cornflower.
For aging skin – horsetail, calendula, mint, lindenHerbal facial wash recipes from herbal mixtures
For dry skin:
For dry and sensitive skin:
For oily skin:
For oily skin with pimples:
For aging skin:
Unexpected Results from Soap Nuts
Soap nuts are among the popular herbs and minerals in Ayurveda. They can replace your liquid soaps, shampoos, face cleansers, as well as laundry detergent, dishwashing detergent and other household items. The amazing washing power of soap nuts is due to the fact that they contain saponin – a natural soapy substance that forms a thick foam when in contact with water. I want to caution you, soap nuts can irritate your eyes! If they get into your eyes, it feels like red chili pepper was sprinkled into them. So wash your eye area very carefully. Also the smell of these nuts can be little disgusting. To me they smell like vinegar mixed with syrup. But I will tell you how to make them smell good if you keep reading below. By the way, the smell won’t get on your hair, skin or clothes. Don’t let this tiny issue scare you, because it is nothing when you consider the amazing benefits of the nut. Soap nuts for hair are really amazing. They treat a number of diseases, such as a skin fungus, dandruff, and rashes on the body. It treats them by removing the causes of the disease. I mean it destroys the fungus, so that the problem disappears. The skin takes on a pristine state, free from flaking and irritation. And these are not just empty words! I already did an experiment. The brave experimenter was my friend’s grandfather. He had washed his hair with conventional shampoo from the supermarket and had severe dandruff as a result. So we added few drops of shampoo (not that one he got dandruff from) to a soap nuts infusion. Actually the infusion can be used just on its own too. The first time you use this technique, you might find the absence of foam and the fact that it’s very liquid a bit odd, but believe me the results will exceed your expectations. And here is the most amazing part, after washing his hair twice, the dandruff disappeared! This is probably one of my successful experiments ever! So if you suffer from dandruff I strongly recommend you to try soap nuts. Soap nuts can also be used to treat hair loss. I haven’t experimented with this yet, but I think the result will be also stunning, as I saw lots of very positive reviews over the Internet. Soap nuts decoction Using soap nuts can initially be troublesome. In order to make the decoction, you will have to boil nuts, and this should be done 1 – 2 times a week, because they can’t be stored longer. Also keep in mind that the shell of the nut is used, and not the nut itself. To prepare the decoction, take 4 shells and pour them into a glass of water. Bring this to a boil and simmer for about 20 minutes (boiling promotes the recovery of saponins and mixes them with water). The mixture that you get can be used as shampoo, liquid soap, shampoo for animals, cleaning detergent for dishes and other items. The absence of abundant foam will not affect the performance of the soap.Recently, I made an amazing discovery. From the title of this article, you probably can guess the subject of what amazed me so much. Yes, it is soap nuts or Sapindus mukorossi or Ritha (Reetha). These nuts originate from India, so often they are called “Indian soap”.
What are soap nuts?
Soap nuts for hair
Soap nuts shampoo recipes
You can also use this decoction with other ingredients.
Amazing softening skin care recipes with oatmeal milk
I’m sure you already know how to make porridge. You are probably also aware of the health benefits from this food. However, do you know that you can use oatmeal for your beauty purposes? You already do? Hmm … Yet, I bet you don’t know the most basic methods for using oatmeal in your skin care regime. I will provide those for you today. As always, first I will give you a little bit of theory and then later I will reveal the breathtakingly practical part. Oatmeal performs mini-miracles when it is applied to the skin. It whisks away dead cells, and cleans pores. Oats also are filled with natural cleansers that gently remove dirt and oil from the pores and skin surface. Oats contain polysaccharides, which become gelatinous in water. This leaves a fine protective film on the skin that prevents dull and dryness, irritation, and redness. The end result is a soft, moist glow. Oatmeal is also effective for relieving insect stings, rashes, and eczema. It is an excellent tool for skin damaged sunburn or frostbite. Oats are full of essential vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids. The proteins in oatmeal help maintain the skin’s natural barrier function. This ensures that potential toxins and pollutants from the world stay outside the skin, and what’s inside the skin stays in. So now I present… My magnificent ideas for using oatmeal milk in skin care
Benefits of oatmeal
Homemade Tonic Recipes for Dry Skin
Ingredients: Instructions:
* 2 tablespoons of strawberry juice
* 1 glass of water or milk
* 1 teaspoon of glycerin
Mix strawberry with water or milk. Leave for one hour. Then add glycerin. Use to clean your face in the morning and evening.
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Homemade Lotion Recipes for Dry Skin
Ingredients: Instructions:
* couple of cabbage leaves
* milk half glass of milk
Cut the leaves and fill them with hot milk. Leave for 30 – 40 minutes. Use the milk to clean your face.
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Natural Homemade Tonics for Oily Skin
Ingredients: Instructions:
Grapefruit tonic
* 1/2 glass of fresh grapefruit juice
* 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
* 1 tablespoon of vodka or spirit mixed with water (3/4 glass of spirit to 1/2 glass of water)
Mix all the ingredients pour to the bottle and close. Leave for 2 – 3 days. Then clean your face with the cotton wool in the morning and in the afternoon.
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Homemade Make Up Remover For Oily Skin
Ingredients: Instructions:
* 200 ml grams of natural liquid soap
* pinch of oatmeal flour
* 2 tablespoon of honey
* 2 tablespoon of olive oil
* 3 – 4 drops of tea tree oil
Just mix all the ingredients in proportions mentioned above and use as a simple make up remover. Works better then make up removers found in the market!
Natural Homemade Lotions for Oily Skin
Ingredients: Instructions:
Tea lotion for oily skin, makes your skin shine-free:
* 1 glass of cooled green tea
* 2 tablespoon of lemon juice
Wet cotton wool in this mixture and clean your face, fits for every day usage.
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Natural Homemade Face Wash for Dry Skin
Ingredients: Instructions:
* 1 cup of plain instant oatmeal
* 2 squirts of honey
* ½ cup lemon juice
* 1 squirt of rubbing alcohol
* 1 tablespoon of tomato juice
Mix all the ingredients in the bowl and apply to the face, leave on for 5 minutes, wash off. It helps lighten the appearance of bright red pimples, eliminate blackheads, prevent future breakouts/blackheads, and smooths the skin while ridding of excess oils.
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How to Make Natural Homemade Face Wash?
The very first thing your face encounters in the morning and before going to sleep is a face wash. Natural homemade face wash is always recommended because it is pure and natural like your skin. The best way you can decide on what face wash you wish to use first of all is by looking at yourself to see what type of skin do you have. Normal skin is fairly elastic and resilient. It is better to wash it with soft water and softening remedy. Here is the recipe: Ingredients:
Natural homemade face wash for normal skin:
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