Up until recently I still battled w/acne and uncontrolable oil. Until recently . . .
A few years ago, after gleaning from several books about homemade skin care, I started making my own modified formula for oily skin. It is AWESOME. It has completely renewed my complexion - it's soft and smooth and clear - and has completely gotten rid of one of my DD's back acne. It's so simple . . . here's how it's done . . .
Here's what you need:
~an empty bottle (approx 7-10 oz)
~a bottle of UNscented liquid Castile soap (I recommend Dr. Bronner's)
~a funnel
~essntial oils: Tea Tree, Lavender & Rosemary; not only b/c of their wonderful fragrances but also b/c of their antibacterial benefits.
1) Pour in the Castile soap (which is AWESOME for oily skin AND hair).
2) Add your essential oils ~ 20 drops of Tea Tree, 20 drops of Lavender and 10 drops of Rosemary.
3) Shake. One pump of soap (or a little larger than a quarter) on a clean, wet wash cloth OR in your wet hands will be plenty.
DO NOT USE THIS TO TAKE OFF EYE MAKE-UP!!!
Since it is made w/anitbacterial oils it also makes a great shampoo for oily hair and/or an anitbacterial hand wash at your sink.
If you try this, let me know how it works for you!!
Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<><
I have a 12 year old who can benefit from this one, Kim! Thank you :)
ReplyDeleteWhere can I find Castile soap and the essential oils? Do you mail-order them or find them locally? Lynne in NE Ohio
ReplyDeleteI have the same question as Lynne? I have been dealing with oily skin for a while now,most women get dry skin as they get older I get oily go figure. LOL
ReplyDeleteI am 35 years old and still have the same complexion problems I had at 15. They always said I would outgrow it, but I have not. I am excited to try this. We have purchased many products and spent way too much money. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
ReplyDeleteFANTASTIC! I had severe acne as a teen, but I outgrew it in my early 20s other than an occasional mild breakout. However, my NINE yr old is already having problems, and I've been trying to decide what to use for his skin. I'm going to try this!
ReplyDeleteMy skin is worse than a teenager's and I'm 42! I'm going to try it! Thanks
ReplyDeleteYou can find all of these ingredients at your local health food stores & I have also seen Dr. Bronner's Castile soaps at Kroger.
ReplyDeleteBlessings from Ohio . . . Kim<><
can you leave out the rosemary oil or will that alter the benefits??
ReplyDeleteI would love to make this for my daughters. I have to find the castille soap. Do you know if Walmart carries it?
ReplyDeleteHi Elaine ~ I'm not sure if Walmart carried castile soap (liquid or bar), but I think most Kroger stores do. See if there are any health food stores in your area, they will for sure. Your daughters will LOVE this face wash!
DeleteBlessings from Ohio . . . Kim<><
hi! i asked this question earlier, but no response. can you leave out the rosemary oil or will it alter the benefits?? thanks!
ReplyDeleteSorry I didn't see that before. It won't alter the benefits too much. All 3 of the oils are anti-bacterial & anti-fungal (tea tree is also antiseptic)but the rosemary adds the castile soap in buffering the possible harshness of of the other 2 oils. My skin happens to be very oily, acne-prone & thick ~ even though I am now 53 ~ so even using tea tree directly on a blemish doesn't faze my skin, but I like the buffer of the rosemary & the hint of it's fragrance is a bonus to me.
DeleteSo . . . after all that, it shouldn't bother you unless your skin is on the oily AND sensitive side. :-) Let me know how you LOVE it.
Blessings fro Ohio . . .
**that was to be "the rosemary AIDS the castile soap . . . "
DeleteKim, Thank you so much for your help at the store (Healthy Alternative)Saturday. My daughter and I have been using this wash our breakouts that we did have are now healed, and neither of us have had any other breakouts! I cant wait to start using some of the other ideas you have! God sent me on a detour that day and I ended up meeting you, what a blessing!
ReplyDeleteOMGosh! I almost forgot about the Tea Tree & Thyme Healing Tonic. Wonderful smell and I know including this in our cleansing ritual is making a substantial difference. Thank you again Kim!
ReplyDeleteHi Doreen ~ I'm so excited that it's worked for you & your daughter, too. I'm always excited when something so easy to make & using such simple ingredients does a better job than all the expensive products.
DeleteSo glad you stopped in.
Blessings . . .
Ok I am thinking about trying this but then what do you use for a toner or face lotion?
ReplyDeleteHi Jodi ~ Thanks for asking. I use my Tea Tree & Thyme Toner/tonic, mostly: http://marmeespantry.blogspot.com/2011/01/tea-tree-thyme-healing-tonic.html
DeleteHere are some other astringents/toners, sometimes I use the 1st one mentioned: http://marmeespantry.blogspot.com/2012/03/homemade-toners-astringents.html
For a "moisturizer" I prefer Hyaluronic acid/serum. It's something that your body makes anyway but starts slowing down at about age 30; it hydrates your skin & body & helps w/everything from keeping skin plump & soft to, if taken internally (& I do that, too), helps w/joints, skin, dry eye . . . all sorts of good things. I use a serum called Hya-Glo on my face, you can find it in many health food stores. A little goes a LONG way.
Blessings . . .