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Face Cleansers


Honey and Aloe Facial Cleanser

Recipe by Kristin

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Kristin is a full-time recipe developer, food photographer, blogger, and mom to her two children. Kristin and her husband, Dustin, have been blogging since 2013 at Live Simply where they share real food recipes and natural living inspiration to help simplify life.

birdseye view of jar of honey and slices of aloe vera used in receipe

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Honey- Incredible for your skin thanks to its antibacterial properties and hefty serving of skin-saving antioxidants.
  • 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil- Olive oil contains antioxidants that fight free-radical damage and an ingredient called squalene, which is extremely hydrating.
  • 1/4 cup Aloe vera gel- Gives hydrating, anti-inflammatory benefits and leaves a protective barrier on the skin.

Instructions

  1. Combine all the ingredients. That's it!

This cleanser can be stored in a sealed jar (I use a Mason jar) or a soap dispenser. Either method works, it's completely up to you. If you're using a jar, I recommend using a spoon to scoop the cleanser into your hand to avoid introducing bacteria to the cleanser.
Store the cleanser at room temperature for a couple of months. If you're using fresh aloe, store the cleanser in the fridge since the aloe may spoil quickly.
I use a nourishing oil in this recipe, but you can still make a great cleanser without it. Use daily.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Honey- Incredible for your skin thanks to its antibacterial properties and hefty serving of skin-saving antioxidants.
  • 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil- Olive oil contains antioxidants that fight free-radical damage and an ingredient called squalene, which is extremely hydrating.
  • 1/4 cup Aloe vera gel- Gives hydrating, anti-inflammatory benefits and leaves a protective barrier on the skin.

Instructions

  1. Combine all the ingredients. That's it!

This cleanser can be stored in a sealed jar (I use a Mason jar) or a soap dispenser. Either method works, it's completely up to you. If you're using a jar, I recommend using a spoon to scoop the cleanser into your hand to avoid introducing bacteria to the cleanser.
Store the cleanser at room temperature for a couple of months. If you're using fresh aloe, store the cleanser in the fridge since the aloe may spoil quickly.
I use a nourishing oil in this recipe, but you can still make a great cleanser without it. Use daily.

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