The temperatures are on the rise, FINALLY!

And while I love the oil cleansing method for the long dry Colorado winters when it starts to warm up I need to switch up my beauty routine.

Add more oil to my already sweaty, greasy face?

NO THANK YOU!

Instead, I whip up a batch of my favorite foaming face  wash. It’s super simple to make, I hope you like it!

Ingredients/Supplies:

• 50 ml PETE plastic foaming top bottle (PETE plastic is less likely to interact with the essential oils)
• Castile soap, I used peppermint but any of the varieties would work
• Essential oils
• Distilled water (Distilled water is imperative to reduce the growth of bacteria or mold in your homemade products)

Directions:

1. Add Castile soap to the plastic bottle. I like the peppermint because it’s refreshing  and energizing when used in face wash.
2. Add 5 drops essential oil
   • My favorite combination is 3 drops melaleuca oil along with 2 drops lime essential oil
   • Alternate oils:
     • Acne prone skin: Melalueca, juniper berry, lavender, cedarwood, geranium, sandalwood, thyme*, vetiver, lemon**, lemongrass, marjoram*, patchouli
     • Dry/Dehydrated: myrrh, geranium, lavender, Roman chamomile, sandalwood, lemon**
     • Dermatitis/Inflammed: Helichrysum, juniper berry, thyme*, geranium, melaleuca, lavender, patchouli, rosemary*
     • Oily: Lemon**, cypress, frankincense, geranium, lavender, marjoram*, rosemary*, orange**
     • Revitalizing: Cypress, lemon**, fennel*, lime**
     • Sensitive: lavender, geranium (Also try unscented Castile soap if skin is sensitive)
     • Wrinkles: lavender, fennel*, geranium, frankincense, rose, rosemary*, myrrh, clary sage*, cypress, helichrysum, lemon**, orange**, sandalwood, thyme*, ylang ylang
     • *Should be avoided while pregnant        
     • **May make skin photosensitive, avoid sun exposure
3. Fill bottle with distilled water, shake well before each use.
4. Enjoy!!

Follow with your favorite toner & moisturizer, I recommend Jojoba oil as an effective, natural moisturizer. 

This is one of the simplest recipes, as well as being non-toxic and safe for the whole family. I also love that it can be altered depending on the skins’ needs. While it is super simple to make, I realize making homemade products isn’t for everyone so I am happy to create a unique blend just for YOU! Prices will vary depending on the essential oils used, for more info, send me an email or give me a ring 720.588.0313.

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Be Well!