6 DIY Face Cleanser For Dry And Oily Skin

When we get up in the morning. The first step that we do for our skin is to wash it. Yes, face cleansing is the first step that everyone does for their skin care. Even if you are a man who does not pay attention to the skin care as such but still face washing is one thing that you do. By this it is clear that face cleansing is an important step at everyone of us do. Facial cleansing helps to make the skin clean and get rid of the dust, dirt etc that we have accumulated throughout the day or the oils, sebum, dead skin during the night.

To cleanse the face, we use face wash, soaps etc. There are many facial wash available in the market for different skin types, like face wash for oily skin, dry skin, acne prone skin etc but there is something called homemade face wash. For people who like everything to be herbal and organic they know the important of homemade face washes. So, here we have the recipes of some of the best homemade face washes for various skin types that you can prepare at home.

Benefits of homemade face wash for every skin type

- Homemade products are free of the chemicals and preservatives like sulphates, parabens etc

- They are organic in nature and till the time you are using the right ingredients they cannot give you skin problems

- Such herbal face wash can make the skin glowing and gets rid of the impurities and dead skin as well.

- These face wash can keep the skin’s natural pH balance so that the skin looks healthier.

- Pores are also thoroughly cleansed using such face cleansers.

- So, you just have to use the suitable homemade face wash for the skin type and rest of the things will be sorted on its own like maintaining a good healthy skin.

- But to be honest, if you are willing to try such herbal face wash then do keep in mind that you will have to invest some time in preparing them. They are not like that you squeeze the tube and get the product straight away. One time investment of time is required.

For Normal to Dry Skin

# Honey and Curd Facial Cleanser

You need to take 1 teaspoonful of yoghurt or curd. In that add 1 teaspoonful of honey and mix them thoroughly. Apply this mixture all over the face and then wash off after massaging for few seconds like 10-12 seconds. It gives moisture and honey’s cleansing properties also makes the skin dewy. You can mix the two and keep in a small bottle and this natural skin cleanser can last for 3-4 days without getting bad if kept in the refrigerator. It is also a suitable homemade face wash for sensitive skin.

# Apple Lemon Skin Cleanser

This is our favorite skin cleanser for dry skin and normal skin. It soak the skin with the apple juices and pulp while these juice work to soften the dryness and dead skin. It makes the skin moisturized. To prepare this face wash you need a small slice of apple.

Mash that skin once you have peeled the skin off. Then in that mashed pulp of apple, put 1 teaspoonful of lemon juice. Apply this on the face and leave for 45 seconds. If you have time, then this can be kept for more like pack as well. Then wash off with clear water with massaging the face with the apple lemon paste.

# Coconut Oil Face Wash Cleanser

Oil cleansing is also a good thing that I have seen recently. Oil cleansing means using oils on the facial skin to actually get rid of the impurities that are not properly dissolved in the water, like the water proof makeup traces, sebum, pollutants etc. You need coconut oil, that should be organic and cold pressed. This is a do it yourself coconut cleanser which is suitable for dry to normal skin.

Take around ½ teaspoonful of coconut oil and apply that on the face wither with clean finger or clean cotton pad. Massage the skin for 30 seconds then taking a towel that has been soaked in the warm water, you have to wipe off the oil from the skin. This will open the blocked pores and also eliminates the makeup etc. The same can be repeated or done with the castor oil or avocado oil which are beneficial for all skin types.

For Oily Skin

# Homemade Strawberry Face Wash

Take 2 fresh and ripe strawberries and mash them to extract pulp of the strawberries. You can also put these in the blender if you want the process to get easy. Pour 1 teaspoonful of fresh lemon juice in it. Your face wash for oily skin is ready!

Apply this pulp on the skin, around 1 teaspoonful of this cleanser would be sufficient for single time usage. Rub on the skin and leave for 30-45 seconds. Let the Ellagic acid in strawberries work to minimize the oils and uproot the dead skin cells. Wash the face with clear water afterwards. You can also call it as an effective homemade face wash for fairness and skin whitening.

# Homemade Milk and Lemon Juice face wash

Mix 1 teaspoon of lemon with 2 teaspoons of raw un-boiled milk. Mix them and apply or rub on the skin. Massage with this gently on the skin and rub this for 1-2 minutes. This cleanser will deep cleanse the skin and is also safe for the oily skin and sensitive oily skin. Lemon juice works as an astringent and skin toner. This is an effective homemade face wash for oily sensitive skin.

# Deep Cleansing Multani Cleansing Paste

Multani or Fuller’s earth is one of the best clay. This is a brilliant everyday homemade face wash for oily skin and acne prone skin. This homemade face cleanser squeezes and absorbs the excessive oils from the skin. Take some Multani Mitti powder then add some drops of rose water in this. Now apply this on the face and then leave this for 1-2 minute. It absorbs the deep seated skin impurities that causes pimples.