Natural Facial Cleanser Recipes

Easy, healthy homemade facial recipes to make the best natural facial cleanser for your skin type

I can't remember the last time I bought a commercial cleanser. Once I started using these natural facial cleanser recipes I never looked back. I make them for myself, my husband, son, mom and sisters.

First, making your own homemade face cleanser is WAY cheaper than buying even cheap drugstore brands.

Second, you're using only healthy, natural ingredients - no fillers or harsh chemicals that strip your skin of vitality.

You have complete control over what you put in your own natural facial cleanser recipes, and you can customize depending on the changing needs of your skin. (For example, I use the Facial Cleanser Cream for most of the month but switch to the Tea Tree Oil Facial Wash when I break out during PMS.)

How to Use Natural Facial Cleanser Recipes

Everyone should clean their face at least once a day - just before bedtime is ideal. The quiet ritual of cleansing, toning and moisturizing can help settle your mind for rest, and the therapeutic properties of the essential oils not only support your skin but also soothe your nerves and calm your thoughts.

Generally speaking, you shouldn't need to cleanse again in the morning. Overwashing can strip away the skin's natural, protective oils, which will cause dryness. The exception to this is if you have extremely oily skin or are struggling with acne - you may find that washing morning and night helps reduce breakouts.

Choose one (or more!) of the facial cleanser recipes most suitable for your skin type. Try them out and see how your skin responds. Don't be afraid to play around with the essential oils based on what your gut tells you would work best. (Just remember to maintain the correct percentage of essential oils to other ingredients.)

One critical point: your skin takes 3 to 4 weeks to renew itself, so don't give up after a week or two - wait a month before trying something new.

Homemade Facial Cleanser Recipes

Normal Skin: Homemade Face Cleanser

Combination Skin: Skin Balancing Cleanser

Dry & Mature Skin: Facial Cleanser Cream

Sensitive Skin & Eczema: Olive Oil Facial Cleanser

Acne & Oily Skin: Tea Tree Oil Facial Wash

Best Essential Oils for Homemade Facial Recipes

Normal or Combination Skin	Chamomile, geranium, lavender, orange, palmarosa, petitgrain, ylang ylang
Dry Skin	Chamomile, geranium, jasmine, palmarosa, patchouli, rose, rosewood, sandalwood, vetiver, ylang ylang
Damaged Skin	Benzoin, chamomile, lavender, neroli, palmarosa, rose, patchouli, sandalwood
Mature Skin	Frankincense, helichrysum, neroli, palmarosa, rose, rosewood, sandalwood, vetiver
Sensitive Skin	Benzoin, chamomile, jasmine, lavender, mandarin, neroli, rose, vetiver
Eczema, Psoriasis	Benzoin, cedarwood, chamomile, frankincense, helichrysum, jasmine, lavender, palmarosa, patchouli, rose, rosewood, sandalwood
Oily or Acne-Prone Skin	Bergamot, cypress, eucalyptus, geranium, grapefruit, jasmine, juniper, lemon, lemongrass, orange, patchouli, peppermint, petitgrain, sandalwood, tea tree, ylang ylang

Where to Buy Homemade Face Cleanser Ingredients

My favorite supplier for essential oils and other aromatherapy recipe ingredients is Mountain Rose Herbs. Their quality, prices and service are the best I've found. Here's some quick links to the essential oils you'll need for these facial cleanser recipes.

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Patchouli

What Next?

Check out how to give yourself a complete homemade facial. Or round out your skincare routine with these other easy, natural homemade facial recipes.

Homemade Facial Scrub

Homemade Face Mask

Homemade Facial Moisturizer

Facial Steam Recipes

Homemade Skin Toner Recipes

Homemade Facials

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