Face wash is one such skincare product that we use on a daily basis. Commercial face washes contains sulfates which is a foaming agent that further dries out your skin. If commercial face wash is something you do not like using or if your skin feels stretchy and dry after using a face wash, you are at the right place! Here I have some easy recipes for soap-free face washes that you definitely need to try –
10 SOAP-FREE FACE WASH RECIPES
Turmeric Ubtan
To make turmeric ubtan, simply mix together a teaspoon of wild turmeric powder, 2 tablespoons of whole wheat flour and few drops of your favorite essential oil. Store this powder in an airtight container and use it as and when required. To use, take a small amount of this powder on your palms and add in you drops of water to activate it and make a paste. Massage this paste on your facial skin and body and rinse it off.
Clay
If you have combination to oily skin, you can use kaolin clay or your favorite clay as a soap-free face wash. They have great absorbing properties and helps detox your skin as well. Simply add few drops of plain water or rose water to your favorite clay and massage it on your facial skin. Rinse it off and pat dry.
Honey
Honey is a natural humectant and it has great cleansing properties. Simply apply honey on your facial skin and neck and massage it for a few minutes. Rinse it off and pat dry. If you have acne prone skin, you can add in a few drops of peppermint or tea tree essential oil before using.
Milk
If milk suits you, you can definitely use it as a substitute to commercial soap based face wash because it has great cleansing properties. Simply take some low fat cow milk on a cotton pad and swipe it across your face. Rinse your face with water and pat dry.
Aloe Honey
This is one of my favorite soap-free face wash recipes. Blend together some aloe vera gel and honey and use this to massage your facial skin. Wash it off and pat dry.
Rice Flour
Add some rose water to rice flour or rice powder to make a paste. Apply this on your facial skin and let it completely dry. Massage it using wet fingers and rinse it off.
Aloe Vera Gel
Aloe vera gel on its own has a great cleansing properties. You can rub fresh aloe vera leaf directly on your facial skin or extract its gel and store it in the form of ice cubes. Rub this ice cube on your facial skin and massage the residue. Rinse off and pat dry.
Licorice Powder
Licorice powder has great exfoliating and brightening benefits. Simply add few drops of rose water to rice powder on your palms to make a paste. Apply this on your facial skin and massage it for a few minutes. Rinse it off and pat dry.
Whole Wheat Flour
Add some milk, rose water or aloe vera gel to whole wheat flour to make a paste. Apply this on your facial skin and let it sit for 5-10 minutes or until it is completely dried. Using dry fingers, scrub it off. This works as an exfoliating product and it also helps with facial hair.
Orange Peel Powder
Orange peel powder not only helps cleanse your skin but it also has anti-tan and brightening effects. Add some rose water to orange peel powder to make a paste. Apply this on your facial skin and let it completely dry. Massage it with wet fingers and rinse it off.
NOTE-
- Patch test beforehand to make sure that you are not allergic to any of the ingredients.
- Always use organic ingredients.
