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Make your own face cleansers

Make your own face cleansers

This information comes from: Informed
Voice, Vol 3 No 4, Summer 2006, p 68 (‘Skin deep: cleanse without going broke!’)

It’s fun to mix up organic ingredients and then feed our skin. Here are some alternatives to store-bought face cleansers – straight from your kitchen. Instructions are set out below the ingredients lists.

Face cleansers

Apple cider is natural astringent
Olive oil helps remove dirt
The lactic acid in yogurt exfoliates
Lemon juice tightens pores

Cleanser for dry skin

1 cup plain yogurt
½ mashed banana or avocado
¼ teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Cleanser for oily skin

1 cup plain yogurt
½ teaspoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Cleanser for normal skin

1 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Method

Combine all ingredients well. Scoop out approximately ¼ cup and apply to your face, neck and décolleté with a circular motion. Massage it into skin for at least one minute. Rinse well with cool (not cold) water. Gently pat dry with a soft cloth.

Store unused cleanser in the fridge for up to seven days.

Tip: If you run out of cleanser, use milk instead. There’s no need to wash it off. It leaves a natural sheen on the skin.

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