Natural Facial Cleanser

5 Natural Ways To Make Your Own Facial Cleanser

 

Raw honey

The enzymes in raw honey eat up dead skin cells and reveal your most smooth and supple skin. It’s great for people with sensitive, normal or combination skin. 

Directions:

-Apply honey to dry skin.
-Leave on for 15 minutes.
-Rinse off with warm water.
-No need for post-facial moisturizer, the honey will leave your skin hydrated and soft as a baby's bottom.

 

Avocado

The healthy oils in the avocado soothe and moisturize dry or sensitive skin.

Directions:

-Mash up your avocado facial in a small bowl. For combination skin, add a squeeze of a lemon or lime wedge (as a natural astringent) and mix it together.
-Slather on and let your skin soak up the moisture for 10 minutes.
-Remove with warm water and a washcloth.

Again, no need for post-facial moisturizer on this one either!

 

Pineapple

This one’s my favorite!

For skin that needs regular exfoliation, pineapple will become your new BFF. Plus, you'll smell like a tropical drink! 

Directions:

-You can use the inside of the rind of fresh cut pineapple, or small pieces of the juicy fruit.
-Apply to dry skin, avoiding the eyes.
-Leave on for 5-7 minutes.
-Rinse with warm water.

The enzymes work like little Pac-Men, eating up all the dead skin cells, while bromelain offers anti-inflammatory properties.

If pineapple is too acidic, you can try strawberries instead.

 

 

Raw egg yolk

This sulfur-rich mask is great for those with acne-prone skin. Make sure your yolk’s from a healthy, pastured, humanely-raised chicken, of course!

Directions:

-Whip yolk in a small bowl.
-Apply to cleansed face, avoiding the eyes, and allow to dry.
-Remove with warm water and a washcloth.

Cucumber

Cooling and soothing, cucumber is perfect for reducing redness, inflammation and puffiness.

Directions:

-Pulse cucumber in blender and apply to face
-Leave on for 5 minutes.
-Rinse with warm water. 

This hydrating mask is especially wonderful after being in the sun.

 

For your eyes only; cut the cuke into discs and place over your eyes while in the bathtub, or apply while giving yourself another whole-food facial treatment.

 

Natural Face Exfoliate

Natural Face Exfoliate

Naturally get younger, super smooth, beautiful clear skin.

Be sure to scroll all the way down for more uses of the almighty Lemon!

Lemony Face Exfoliate

 What you need to get from your kitchen:

• 1/2 Lemon
• 1 teaspoon Sugar (brown or white)

How to use it

There are 2 ways you can apply this.

1.) with a cotton pad you can squeeze the lemon onto the cotton pad and sprinkle the sugar on it.  Then after cleaning your face and patting it dry, rub the cotton pad all over your face exfoliating your skin. Rinse after 5-10 minutes with warm water. And make the last splash of water cold to close your pores. Your skin May appear slightly red from the citric acid, this will fade very shortly.

2.) with the half lemon sprinkle the sugar right on it and apply directly to your face, you get more lemon but the scrub isn't as abrasive. Keep squeezing a little to get more lemon out...tastes yummy if some drips on your lips! Rinse after 5-10 minutes with warm water. And make the last splash of water cold to close your pores. Your skin May appear slightly red from the citric acid, this will fade very shortly.

*Be sure not to get any lemon in your eyes...it's ok to get some in your mouth:p unlike unnatural products*

It may sting a little the first time you try it...I can't remember if it did when i first used it, but it doesn't sting at all when I used it now. So guys who want to try this I would recommend doing it Before shaving:p

I try to conserve on lemons so with both remedies I use the lemon more than once. If I want more of a scrub i use a cotton pad (very rarely). Then to keep the lemon to reuse I just refrigerate it...or use it as mentioned below (which doesn't include the sugar). 

*What I usually do- almost every morning and evening I squeezing half a lemon in water and drinking it (part of my daily routine for naturally detoxing my body) I then sometimes use the lemon I just squeezed and turn the peal inside out and just rub the inner part all over my face. There is always juice left in it and it has a nice texture, so I get double duty out of my half lemon! This then is my toner after washing my face. (if you want a leave on toner dilute about 10 drops of lemon with half a cup of water and with a cotton ball apply over face...this does not need to be rinsed off).  If I feel i need a moisturizer after I rub in some extra virgin cold pressed olive oil...great for the eyebrows and eyelashes too, so rub it all over, it soaks right in and doesn't leave your skin shiny like you may assume.   

My face is so soft from doing this!! I can't stop touching it:p

You can do this daily or weekly...it's up to you.  Either way your skin will feel better than ever before guaranteed;)

LEMONS applied on your face help get rid of acne, freckles, age spots etc.  It's refreshing and contains alpha hydroxy that works wonders on your skin. Your skin produces sebum (oil) that causes acne for some people and needs to be removed...this is what the lemon will do:) It's like getting a professional face peal without the cost or pain. And the vitamin C is perfect for aging skin! Using lemon will fade acne scars and prevent future breakouts, along with reduce unwanted shine, and clear up skin while evening skin tone and tightening pores making your skin super soft.  One half lemon can last you a week, either squeezing it on a pad or using the lemon directly.  You will see results the first time you use it, but try it daily for a week and you will really be impressed!

Other Uses for the almighty Lemon

• You can also use lemons to rub over elbows and knees to soften and lighten skin naturally. Like you do for the face, you will rinse after 5-10 minutes. This lightens skin over time...great for lightening freckles, scars and age spots/sun damage spots. 
• Use a slice of lemon, lemon juice or even the pulp of the lemon to soothe skin irritations caused by insect bites and stings.
•  For chapped lips create a mixture of 1 teaspoon lemon juice and honey and then rub it onto your lips several times a day.
•  If you have persistent dandruff or an itchy scalp then you can use fresh lemon juice mixed together with an egg white in equal proportions to treat it. Just massage this mixture into your scalp, leave for 30-45 minutes and then wash it out. Do this before each shower and you will soon see the results of a cleaner, smoother scalp.
•  If you have brittle finger nails then rubbing sliced lemon everyday on them will help you to achieve much stronger and sturdier nails.
•  Lemon juice has been known for years to promote good internal health and vitality. Not only is it full of vitamin C to help boost your immune system but it is also full of natural glucose and fibre to help relieve constipation and replace lost fluids on a hot day. Place a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice in a glass of water and drink this every morning for good personal health. This also helps to detox your body (I drink it every morning and night...but if you can do this at least every morning during the cleansing faze of your body that's great!) *Make sure that you remember to brush your teeth after consuming any strong form of lemon juice as its acidic properties can weaken your teeth's enamel over time.*
• A natural way to stop body odor is to rub lemon juice or a lemon on skin areas that cause problems (ie: under the arms) and then pat it dry. Doing this will change to pH level of your skin and make it much harder for any odor causing bacteria to survive. (I have yet to try this...I sorta fear the sting lol but will try it one day!)
• If you have a sore throat or a bad cough you can mix lemon juice, honey and red cayenne pepper in a glass and then swallow it. The honey will help to sooth your throat, the cayenne pepper will improve circulation and the lemon juice will reduce inflammation, as well as providing you with much needed vitamin C.
•  If you have a wart and want a natural method to get rid of it try using lemon peel. Simply tape the lemon peel over the wart before you go to bed each night and a chemical in the lemon skin will dissolve the wart and discourage it from regrowing. (don't have any warts to try this but a great natural tips for those who need it!)
• I also use lemons in almost all my favorite raw dishes like my raw kale/avocado salad and my raw pasta marinara:)

Natural Face Mask

Natural Face Mask

Naturally get younger, super smooth, beautiful clear skin.

Egg-cellent Egg mask

 What you need to get from your kitchen:
1 Egg (just the egg white)
1 teaspoon Honey (I use organic honey)
1/4 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar (I used Bragg Organic Apple Cider Vinegar- got it at the co-op in town)
*you can NOT use regular vinegar*

How to make it

Separate the white from the yoke of the egg, and use just the egg white.

In a bowl whisk the egg white until it's frothy

Add in the tsp of organic honey and 1/4 tsp or organic apple cider vinegar and mix in.

With a teaspoon, apply on your face spreading it with the smooth part of the spoon, feels great and will spread well.

Then leave on your face for abut 20 minutes, letting it dry and tighten up.

Then with a warm wash cloth rinse it off your face and you will find your face super smooth!  Do this treatment as often as you want, daily, weekly etc. 

This batch makes enough for several applications, so invite friends over for free facials:p

My skin felt Amazing after! Stay tuned for another face remedy tomorrow:)

 

Make Note* The best quality apple cider vinegar is made with fresh organic apples that have been crushed and allowed to mature (aka ferment)  in wooden barrels. The good kind (like the Bragg ACV)  retains the “mother,” which is a natural sediment on the bottom of the bottle and it should be a little cloudy and sort of honey colored. This is the same kind that is wonderful for you to drink with water (one tsp of apple cider in a full glass of water). I'm not a fan of the taste, but the health benefits make it so worth it!

 

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR contains natural enzymes, vitamins and minerals and is rich in antioxidants.   It has Vitamins A, B and C, beta carotene, bioflavonoids, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, copper, iron, sulfur, iron, fluorine, silicon, boron and pectin. How's that for super vinegar! It naturally balances the pH balance of the skin, fight bacteria, infections and is a natural anti-fungal, AND it reduces inflammation. It is an awesome astringent (toner), for sensitive and oils skin. Vinegar can even do wonders for acne and itchy skin conditions due to eczema and sunburn and can help blast fungal infections, warts and even skin tags!

HONEY, I love you, let me count thy ways:

The natural occurring acids in honey acids are very safe to use on skin and can loosen bonds between the dead skin cells junking up your skin, making it easier to shed the dead layer and reveal your smoother  more glorious skin underneath! These acids also increase elasticity, balance out oily skin, stimulate collagen production, and minimize lines and wrinkles making you look younger and more "new and improved"!  And honey is safe for the most sensitive skin...honey has even more awesome qualities, used since ancient times!

Why EGGS are "egg-ceptional":
 An egg mask is one of the best natural remedies for irritated skin.  Eggs contains amino acids that help in reduction of any inflammation. Eggs not only smooth and tighten the skin, but help shrink pores. Even put it on your neck to tighten any skin that isn't a tight as you'd like! 

Thank you Kandee Johnson for this wonderful mask recipe! By Martha Washington