Try it, you'll like it, your own homemade Cleansing Lotion
Cleansing unclogs the facial pores so the skin can take in oxygen
and nutrients.
Absolutely essential for a clear, fresh complexion is a good
cleansing lotion which contains botanicals and essential oils. You need
to avoid stressing or drying out your skin with chemicals that may be
too harsh. Make your own using the following recipe.
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Tip:
If you have broken capillaries on your
face, don't use hot or cold water for rinsing. Temperature extremes
cause capillaries to dilate, resulting in a red weblike appearance
across the cheeks and nose. |
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Cleansing Lotion
Recipe:
For normal skin
2 tbsp. sweet-almond oil
1 tbsp. cocoa butter
2 tsp. soy lecithin
4 tbsp. lavender-flower water
1/4 tsp. borax
7 drops orange essential oil
For blemished skin
2 tbsp. sweet-almond oil
1 tbsp. cocoa butter
2 tsp. soy lecithin
4 tbsp. lavender-flower water
1/4 tsp. borax
7 drops camphor or tea-tree oil
For broken capillaries
2 tbsp. sweet-almond oil
1 tbsp. cocoa butter
2 tsp. soy lecithin
4 tbsp. chamomile water
1/4 tsp. borax
7 drops chamomile essential oil

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- In a double boiler, heat the sweet-almond oil, cocoa butter
and soy lecithin until the cocoa butter is just melted. Remove
from heat.
- At the same time, heat the lavender-flower (or chamomile)
water in a saucepan. Stir in the borax until dissolved; remove
from heat.
- When both mixtures have cooled, add the water mixture drop by
drop to the sweet-almond mixture.
- Vigorously stir this emulsion until it has cooled to normal
body temperature.
- Mix the essential oil into the emulsion. Pour into a clean #4
oz. bottle. The lotion will keep for approximately 4-6 weeks.
Removing Lipstick
With cleansing lotion for normal skin on a damp
cotton pad, gently wipe your lips clean. This is especially good for
removing "kiss-proof" lipsticks with minimal lipid content; the
lotions oily component remove colour. |
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Application:
Dampen your face, neck and upper chest with warm water. Apply a
generous quantity of cleansing lotion and begin with your forehead,
massage it into the skin with your fingertips, using circular,
clockwise movements. This massage unblocks lymph passages and helps
remove impurities, after cleansing rinse your skin with an ample
amount of warm water and a gentle pat dry. You may want to use a
moist washcloth to remove all traces of the cleanser. You can make
your own homemade cleansing lotions with basic ingredients available from
your local health food stores. |
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Ingredient
Benefits:
Lavender-flower water for conditioning: Lavender-flower
water soothes, heals and conditions all skin types. The water is
obtained when the essential oil is extracted.
Sweet-almond oil for nourishment: The fine oil obtained
from sweet almonds (Prunus dulcis) has a mild, nutty scent and is an
all-purpose base for many lotions. It conditions, softens and
nourishes the epidermis, increasing elasticity.
Cocoa butter for protection: Cocoa butter, by-product of
cocoa-bean processing, thickens lotions, lending a creamy
consistency and a hint of its chocolate aroma. Suitable for all skin
types, it is a protective emollient that prevents dehydration.
Orange essential oil for stimulation: A delicate cleansing
lotion with with the essential oil of oranges has a fresh and
revitalizing scent. When applied to the skin, orange essential oil
stimulates circulation.
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