I have combination skin that is acne-prone, and I have learned over the years that the face washes formulated with salicylic acid to "fight" acne are much too harsh on my skin and definitely too drying in the winter time (not to mention loaded with chemicals I don't want on my skin in the first place). As a result, I have been experimenting with a couple of face wash recipes that I absolutely LOVE! I have included two variations in this post, but the possibilities are endless!
Also, there isn't a set amount to the ingredients, really, so don't worry that you're putting in "too much" or "too little" of any one ingredient. Besides, the amounts depend on how large your container is. I used a trial-sized, flip-top dispenser (that I purchased at Drug Mart for under $1) for the Honey Face Wash (pictured above). Play around with the recipes until you find the combination of components that works for your skin!
Recipe #1.) Honey Face Wash
Ingredients: Vegetable glycerine, raw honey, and lavender-scented liquid Castile soap
Directions: Fill your container about 3/4 of the way with vegetable glycerine. Add approximately 3 Tablespoons of raw honey and about 2 Tablespoons of liquid Castile soap. I used Dr. Bronner's lavender-scented Castile soap, but you could also use the unscented baby variety and add essential oils, or one of the other scented soaps available. Shake ingredients together. When using, massage into the face and neck and let sit for a few seconds to loosen dirt. Rinse well.
Review: It is a watery face wash, but don't let that fool you. You only need a little bit to wash your face, and it lathers up nicely. I especially liked that if I got any of this in my mouth by accident, it was sweet and tasted good! Otherwise, it left my skin feeling very clean and moisturized. One thing I didn't like was that the lavender Castile soap was very strongly scented. A little too strongly...
Recipe #2.) Aloe & Tea Tree Oil Face Wash
Ingredients: Distilled water, unscented Castile soap, pure Aloe Vera gel, tea tree essential oil and sweet almond oil (optional)
Directions: Fill your container 3/4 of the way with distilled water, and add about 1 teaspoon to 1 Tablespoon of unscented Castile soap. Then add about 1 Tablespoon of Aloe Vera gel and 2-4 drops of tea tree essential oil, and add 1 drop of lemon essential oil and 1 drop lavender essential oil if available - makes a very pleasant scent. I also added a dash of sweet almond oil because I had it on hand. Shake well. When using, massage into the face and neck and let sit for a few seconds to loosen dirt. Rinse well.
*Note - Make sure you are using Aloe Vera gel that does not have any additional additives - it's the type that's often refrigerated for freshness. You can even scrape some out of an aloe plant if you happen to have one.*
Review: This is also a watery face wash, but lathers up well, just like the Honey Face Wash, and a little goes a long way. The scent is much more agreeable (especially with the lavender and lemon). It is also cheaper, due to the use of distilled water as opposed to vegetable glycerine. Of the two recipes, this recipe has worked wonders for my acne and IS NOT DRYING. My skin feels a little tighter afterwards than it did with the Honey Face Wash, but overall, this is my pick for acne-prone skin!
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