Skin Balancing Cleanser

One of the healthiest natural facial cleanser recipes for oily or combination skin

Natural facial cleanser recipes that contain aloe vera (like this one) are great because aloe is a powerful skin healer, balancer and cleanser.

Combined with lavender to heal, petitgrain to clear congested skin, and geranium and ylang ylang to stabilize oil production, this recipe is a fabulous everyday formulation. And you'll LOVE the scent!

Skin Balancing Cleanser Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (125ml) Lavender Hydrosol OR Herbal Infusion (see below)
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) Vegetable Glycerin
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) Aloe Vera gel
• 4 drops Lavender essential oil
• 3 drops Petitgrain essential oil
• 2 drops Rose Geranium essential oil
• 1 drop Ylang Ylang essential oil

Directions

1. Pour everything into a 200ml (or larger) dark glass or PET plastic bottle. Shake well to mix. Wait 24 hours before using to let the skin balancing cleanser "cure".


2. To make a herbal infusion:
   • Combine 1/2 cup (125ml) distilled water with 2 tablespoons each of lavender flowers, lemongrass and chamomile in a small pot and bring to a boil on the stove.
   • Remove from the heat and let steep for 30 minutes to an hour.
   • Strain out the herbs and use in the recipe above.
3. To use, dampen your skin with warm water, then gently massage the skin balancing cleanser into your skin. Rinse, pat dry, then apply toner and natural moisturizer.

Customizing your Skin Balancing Cleanser

Lime hydrosol is another great choice if you love citrus scents. It's especially good if your skin is very oily or you're coping with acne.

If you use lime hydrosol, consider switching the petitgrain essential oil with lemon or lime. Just remember not to use your skin balancing cleanser before going out in the sun if you use citrus oils.

Where to Buy Cleanser-Making Supplies

Rose geranium essential oil

Ylang ylang essential oil

Chamomile flowers

Lavender flowers

Lemongrass

Glass bottles

Where to Buy Natural Facial Cleanser

Adult Acne Facial Soap pH balanced to be sensitive and normalize your skin's oil production. Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal.

Anti-Aging Makeup Remover an extra-gentle, fragrance-free, multi-tasking natural facial cleanser that whisks away everyday impurities, removes makeup, and is safe to use on the eye area.

LaFemme Natural Soap with pure shea butter and avocado oil to gently cleanse without leaving a dry, tight feeling. Leaves skin silky soft and smooth.

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