Acne is one of the most common skin problems that people face. When hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells, it results in acne. This often leads to the formation of blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples. Now, placing faith in artificial skin care products to reduce acne is alright. However, they can be expensive and also harmful if the chemicals present in them in contact with the skin on a daily basis.
Fortunately, there is a natural face wash, which can be prepared at home, that can reduce acne, stop acne flare-ups and bring out the natural beauty that a person possesses.
1. Aloe and mint foaming face wash
This cleanser is an aloe and mint foaming face wash. For preparation, it requires distilled water, mild castile soap, coconut or jojoba or almond oil, vegetable glycerin, aloe vera gel, lavender essential oil frankincense essential oil and soap dispenser of course.
The proportions of the ingredients are as follows:
The preparation and usage of the soap are extremely simple. All the ingredients must be directly added to the foaming soap dispenser. After putting all the ingredients together, it must be shaken thoroughly. When someone intends to use it, it must be shaken once or twice again. Two to three squeezes of the dispenser will give enough foam to scrub. Upon applying it on the face, a proper rinse followed by a pat-down with a dry towel is all that is needed.
The face wash will remain fresh for a good amount of time (about three weeks) before a fresh batch is prepared. It can be used several times a day. It is recommended though, that it is used at least once in the morning and once again in the night.
The composition mentioned above is the most conventional form of aloe and mint foaming face wash. But, the composition, ingredients, and preparation can be changed by tweaking certain aspects of the mixture so that it can tender to different skin problems.
2. Ingredients for oily skin
People deal with specific skin problems such as oily, dry or sensitive skin in general and dealing with acne problems for these types of skin with the help of a natural face wash demands a specific set of ingredients to be used. For example, a person with oily skin can use the following ingredients and deviate from the conventional composition:
3. Ingredients for dry skin
In case a natural face wash is made to tend specifically to dry skin, the following ingredients can be helpful –
Frankincense, cypress, and geranium not only helps in clearing acne but also fights skin aging as well. It is recommended that a combination of two essential oils are used instead of one to bring about favorable results. Different combinations can be tried to find what is best suited for a person’s needs.
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