Facial Cleansing With Natures Help

Healthy, smooth and glowing skin is not hard to achieve.  Using aromatherapy skin care products is just one way to maintain a young looking skin. It makes use of all natural ingredients that are especially formulated to give you that younger look.

A fundamental part of good skin care is properly cleansing the skin. If you live in the city or near an industrial area be sure to pay extra attention to you normal face cleansing regime. The pollutants in these areas such as soot and other airborne toxins will stick to the natural oils of the face, and eventually cause dermal damage which leads to premature aging of the skin.

Your daily regime of pampering the skin on your face should include the twice daily pattern of cleansing, toning, and moisturizing. You should never use soap on the delicate skin of your face; the harsh chemicals will dry your facial skin cells and cause an even greater loss of moisture. You should cleanse your face gently with a product designed to be used on the face only. These facial cleansers are usually lotion or cream formulas which work gently on the skin. Facial cleansers made from natural ingredients are the best way to keep your skin clean, moist, and looking young. You can use the following facial cleansers, which are lotion based and gentle on the skin. Use a damp cotton ball to apply them and to remove them from your skin.

Facial Cleansers Made From Natures Own Ingredients

A Combination of Elder Flower and Creamy Cucumber

Many commercial facial cleanser use cucumber as an ingredient for their best selling cleansers; with cucumbers natural astringent properties, it is the perfect ingredient to use on your face. The addition of elder flowers adds just the right touch of natural healing and an additional astringent property.

Facial Cleanser Ingredients

5 drops of essential lemon oil
7 drops elder flower tincture
½ of a fresh, organic cucumber
5 ounces (150ml) cleansing lotion base

Mixing of Ingredients

A. Wash the cucumber in cold water; be sure to rub the outside well. Cut into thirds and chop one third in large pieces and place in blender, puree until smooth.

B. Using a clean piece of clean muslin or cheese-cloth, strain cucumber and squeeze the cloth to extract all juices.

C. Using a glass container with a good pouring spout, measure and pour the cleansing lotion base into the glass container. Add the cucumber and mix well. Combine the elder flower tincture with the essential lemon oil; pour combined mixture into the glass container holding other ingredients. Combine all ingredients and mix well.

D. Pour the mixture into two separate bottles, and label them clearly. Cap tightly and place one in the refrigerator, it will keep for one month. The other is ready to be used immediately.

Our second cleanser uses milk as its main ingredient. Milk is Mother Nature's essential nurturing liquid..

Milk Does a Face Good

A. Pour ½ cup cold milk in small dish
B. Stir in 1.2 teaspoon salt into milk
C. Using cotton balls, soak them in the milk mixture and dab on forehead, face, and neck
D. Leave on for 2 minutes; and repeat step C.
E. Now using your fingertips rub slowly and softly in a circular motion, continue until you have covered all areas of the forehead, face and neck.
F.Wash off using a natural cleanser and warm water to rinse.

The salt acts as a natural exfoliate, and the milk nourishes the skin. This is great for all skin types and it leaves the skin with a fresh and glowing look.

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