Complete Skin Care Therapy - Facial Cleansing Recipe

Gentle Oatmeal Almond Facial Cleansing
an Exfoliation Recipe
The combination of almonds and oats gently exfoliate the top layer of the skin. Exfoliation is the removal of dead skin cells which dull the face. This natural skin cleansing recipe will leave your skin soft and glowing.

2 Cups Rolled Oats
(see note below)
1/2 cup Almonds
2 Tbl. Dried rose petals
2 Tbl. Dried lavender flowers
Finely grind all ingredients separately in a grinder (a coffee grinder works). Mix all ingredients together, cover and store in a cool dry place.

For Dry Skin:
Mix 1 heaping teaspoon of cleansing grains with warm water to make a creamy paste and add 1/2 teaspoon almond oil.

For Normal to Oily Skin:
Mix 1 heaping teaspoon of cleansing grains with warm water to make a creamy paste, omit the almond oil.

With your fingertips and in an upward circular motion, gently massage the cleansing grains into your skin. Rinse with warm water and then apply a toner and moisturizer.

Note: when purchasing oats, be sure they are natural rolled oats. Check the ingredients to be sure they are all natural rolled oats. Do not use the quick cook or flavored type.

Gentle Facial Cleanser
1/2 cup oatmeal or cornmeal and plain yogurt
(add enough yogurt to form a paste)
Mix ingredients to form a paste. With your fingertips and in an upward circular motion, gently massage the paste into your skin. Rinse with warm water and then apply a toner and moisturizer.

Buttermilk and Fennel
Cleansing Milk (For Oily Skin)
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 Tbsp crushed fennel seeds
Heat the milk and fennel seeds in top of double boiler for 30 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the mixture steep for 2 hours. Strain, cool, pour into bottle and refrigerate. Keeps for 2 weeks.

Avocado Facial Cleaner
One egg yolk, beaten until light and frothy
1/2 cup milk
1/2 avocado, peeled and mashed
Beat all ingredients with a fork until you have a thin lotion like consistency. Apply with cotton balls, rinse and follow with toner and moisturizer.