Regular cleaning is an important part of healthy, youthful skin; however, you can overdo it. Dermatologists agree that over-washing can lead to irritation and lack of moisture. If you have overly oily skin, you should wash your face in the morning and evening; if your skin is on the drier side, stick to once daily, in the evening. Always wash your face after workouts to prevent breakouts.
TIPS to get the most out of your cleanser.
1) Take your makeup off before you cleanse. Most cleansers won’t remove all of your makeup, so start with an oil-based makeup remover.
2) Avoid drastic temperature changes while cleansing. According to dermatologists, that whole “Wash with HOT to open your pores and then finish with COLD to close your pores“ thing is a myth and it can actually cause irritation.
3) It is a good idea to cleanse your face in the shower. Mild steam can help soften hardened oil in pores.
4) Alternate your cleanser three times a week with a gentle face scrub. Do more or less depending on how your skin feels. The Satin Mint Facial Scrub is A-MA-ZING for exfoliation. The exfoliating beads are made of jojoba beads, which are gentle yet effective and refreshing. A total life hack to wake up quickly!
During the winter months, I know MY skin needs some EXTRA lovin’. Adding Jojoba oil to your cleanser can give it just the love it needs. Oh, and by the way, Jojoba is pronounced ho-ho-ba. Who here has been saying that wrong this WHOLE TIME?
Jojoba oil has anti-inflammatory properties that help to tame chapping, reduce redness caused by drying, ease the effects of eczema and rosacea, and keep skin calm and comfortable. The Vitamin E and B-complex vitamins in the Jojoba oil help in skin repair. One other positive feature of Jojoba oil is its similarity to human skin oils, its use can trick the skin into thinking it has produced enough oil and thus will balance oil production without promoting acne or other skin problems.
Essential oil benefits.
Frankincense gives your skin a youthful appearance.
Lavender essential oil is calming, soothing, and cleansing to the skin.
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FACIAL CLEANSER RECIPE
INGREDIENTS
½ cup unscented Castile soap
1 cup distilled water
2 Tbsp. jojoba oil or sweet almond oil
15 drops Lavender essential oil
15 drops Frankincense essential oil
DIRECTIONS
Combine all ingredients into a 16 oz jar, mix, and enjoy!
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A simple Amazon search for “foaming soap containers” will get you what you need.
**FUN IDEA**
Have a DIY Make N’ Take get-together with a few friends. Make your own mini facial cleansers at home. Search “Travel Soap Bottle Mini Liquid Foaming Castile Dispenser” on Amazon to see what is available for container options.
MODIFIED RECIPE for 50 ml foam dispenser.
1 Tbsp Castile soap
2 Tbsp water
½ tsp jojoba oil
3 drops Lavender essential oil
3 drops Frankincense essential oil
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**Have you ever hosted a Make N’ Take? It’s about time you do! They are SOOOO fun.
