I often get asked for recommendations for face wash for oily skin type. Oily skin needs rinsing or washing every few hours and using a sulfate-based face wash can make your skin dryer only to make it oilier later. There are a lot of gentle face washes available commercially that are sulfate-free and great for this particular skin type but if you are in the lookout for natural face wash that can be made at home, here I have a DIY face wash for oily skin that you can make and use –
DIY FACE WASH FOR OILY SKIN
BENEFITS
Liquid Castile Soap
Liquid castile soap is a natural soap base and is a sulfate free. It does not dry out your skin and has great cleansing properties. Liquid castile soap also often contains oil based ingredient that helps melt away excess sebum and makeup from the skin. Liquid castile soap is easily available online and in selective stores.
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Peppermint Essential Oil
Peppermint essential oil has a refreshing and anti-inflammatory properties. It soothes the skin and also has great antimicrobial effects. Peppermint essential oil gradually helps balance sebum and helps reduce oil and shine. It also instantly rejuvenates your skin and makes it look and feel fresh.
Rose Water
Rose water works as a great ingredient for dilution in the recipe. It adds a healthy glow and has a refreshing properties. Rose water also helps shrink pores gradually and helps unclog them. Adds a nice glow and keep your skin clear and glowing.
Kaolin Clay
Kaolin clay is a star ingredient in this recipe. It helps absorb excess sebum and mattifies your skin thereby eradicating excess shine. Kaolin clay also has anti microbial and anti-inflammatory properties that makes it a great ingredient for oily to combination skin type.
RECIPE FOR OILY SKIN FACE WASH
Things You Need-
- ½ cup liquid castile soap
- ½ cup rose water
- 2 tablespoons kaolin clay
- 10 drops peppermint essential oil
Directions-
To make this face wash, you first need to take a bowl and add in liquid Castle soap and rose water. Give it a quick stir to mix and add in kaolin clay. Mix it gently until it is lump free. To make this process easier you can add the kaolin clay to rose water before mixing. Add in 10 drops of peppermint essential oil and stir. Transfer this prepared face wash to an easy to use pump bottle. Use it as a regular face wash.
NOTE-
- Patch test beforehand to make sure you aren’t allergic to any ingredient.
- Use only organic ingredients.
