When you are caught up with a quick date or some sudden programme, nothing can work instant wonder with your skin than a quick and refreshing cleansing routine. Here we give you wonderful, tried and tested homemade cleansers and scrubs that are safe for your skin because they are free from additives or fillers.
- Yogurt and Honey cleanser:
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp plain yogurt
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 3 Tbsp lime juice
Instructions
Blend ingredients, adding cornstarch as a thickening agent if needed. Apply to face and massage 1-2 minutes. Rinse.
- Thyme and fennel seeds cleanser:
Ingredients
- 1/2 Tbsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp crushed fennel seeds
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
Instructions
Stir together thyme and fennel seeds, cover with boiling water. Add lemon juice, let steep 15 minutes. Store the mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use a cotton ball to dab onto face each morning, and rinse.
- Oatmeal scrub:
Ingredients
- 2 heaped tsp fine oatmeal
- 1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
Mix oatmeal and baking soda, add enough water to make a thick paste. Rub over face, rinse, pat dry.
- Coconut cleanser:
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp glycerin
- 2 tsp water
Instructions
Melt ingredients together over very low heat. When liquid, remove from heat and beat as mixture cools. Store the mixture in an airtight container, in the refrigerator to maintain thick consistency. Massage over face, rinse, pat dry.
- Almond scrub:
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup almonds
- 1/8 tsp mayonnaise
Instructions
Grind almonds in a blender or food processor to create a fine meal-like consistency. Add mayonnaise, blend on low only until mixed. Rub paste gently over face, leave for 10 minutes and wash.