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This diy cream cleanser is one of my favorite facial cleanser recipes, it’s gentle, mild and simply melts away my makeup. It’s one of thediy skin care recipesI make all the time, it’s so good I useit to cleanse each morning and again at night before bed.
I’ll show you how to make my favorite, the gentle orange essence cleanser. But as you will see below this, you can vary itfor different skin types andyou can change the oils to suit your taste.
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Mature Skin Gentle Orange Cleanser Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Instructions
Using The DIY Cream Cleanser
Rosy Cream Cleanser (Dry Skin)
Purify Cleanser (Oily Skin)
Gentle Olive (Sensitive Skin)
Balancing Cleanser (Combination)
Mature Skin Gentle Orange Cleanser Recipe
This is afacial cleansing lotionthat I make all the time, it’s so good I useit to cleanse each morning and again at night before bed.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Active Time: 40 minutes minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes minutes
Yield: 118 grams (approx)
Difficulty Level: Easy
Author: Angela Wills
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Ingredients
- 20 grams Apricot Kernel Oil
- 15 grams Castor Oil
- 12 grams Emulsifying Wax NF
- 40 grams Orange Blossom Water (hydrosol)
- 30 grams Distilled Water
- 5 grams Glycerine
- 1 gram Preservative
- 12 drops Neroli Essential Oil
- 4 oz PET Plastic Bottle (Pump bottle works best)
Instructions
Use yourdigital scalesto weigh the oils and wax (Apricot Kernel Oil, Castor Oil, Emulsifying Wax) then put them into a heatproof bowl.
20 grams Apricot Kernel Oil, 15 grams Castor Oil, 12 drops Neroli Essential Oil, 12 grams Emulsifying Wax NF
Weighthe waters, glycerine and preservative (optional) and place in another heatproof bowl. If you are using a preservative you will need a small digital scale toaccurately measure 1 gram.
40 grams Orange Blossom Water, 30 grams Distilled Water, 5 grams Glycerine, 1 gram Preservative
Next, stand both bowlsin a pan of water and heat, I didn’t want to place the bowls directly on my pan base so Iused two small metal tarttins.With hindsight, one larger tin would probably be better (if you have the correct size), but either way be sure that your bowls are standing firmly and stable as the water simmers.
Stir youroils & wax gently until it has all melted. If you are using a preservative make sure the water/glycerine/preservative mix temperature does not exceed the recommended level usually around 65C (check the product instructions).
Remove both bowls from the heat and combine them by pouring the water/glycerine mixture into the oil/wax mixture.
Stir again for 4 minutes (more if required).
Leave the mixture to stand for a minute then stir again, repeat this until it cools down. If you see any separation place it back on the heat and stirharder until it combines again.
Then remove from the heat and try stirring gently again until it cools (repeat this again if it fails). If it continues to separate try adding another 1-2g of emulsifying wax and melt it into the mix.
Once it cools to lukewarm it willthicken, then add your essential oils and continue stirring for a few minutes more or until thoroughly combined.
Place in your bottleor containerbut wait until completely cool to avoid any condensation.
4 oz PET Plastic Bottle
Your cleanser should keep for 12 months if you've added a preservative.
Category: DIY Skincare
Cuisine: N/A
Difficulty: Easy
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Using The DIY Cream Cleanser
- As with many of my natural homemade beauty products the cream cleanser recipes below are all made using an oil and water emulsion. All of them are made using the same process as shown below in my ‘Orange Essence Cleanser’, each one is formulated for a particular skin type, so scroll down for your perfect recipe.
- The shelf life is around 4 weeks, or 12 months if you are using the optional preservative, more info on shelf life.
- Apply this cleanser once or twice per day directly to your face then massage in using small circles. Then remove it usinga cotton wool pad or muslin cloth. Any traces remaining of the cleanser can be removed by rinsing with warm water or by usinga homemade toner.
- These cleansers are safe to use removing mascara but make sure you keep your eyes shut during use. If you do get some in your eye simply wipe with a cotton pad then rinse with warm water until its cleared.
- You can vary any of the following diy cream cleanser recipes to make a face scrub, simply add an exfoliate.
Rosy Cream Cleanser (Dry Skin)
Ingredients:
- 20g Apricot Kernel Oil
- 15g Castor Oil
- 12g Emulsifying Wax
- 40g RoseWater(Hydrosol)
- 50g Distilled Water
- 5g Glycerine
- 1g Preservative (optional)
- 12 Drops RoseEssential Oil (or 6 Rosewood& 6 Neroli)
- Pump Dispenser Bottle
To make this use the same method shown above for the Orange Essence Cleanser.
Purify Cleanser (Oily Skin)
Ingredients:
- 15g GrapeseedOil
- 15g Castor Oil
- 12g Emulsifying Wax
- 50g Witch Hazel
- 40g Distilled Water
- 5g Glycerine
- 1g Preservative (optional)
- 12 Drops CedarwoodEssential Oil
- Pump Dispenser Bottle
To make this natural use the same method shown above for the Orange Essence Cleanser.
Gentle Olive (SensitiveSkin)
Ingredients:
- 10g Apricot Kernel Oil
- 10g OliveOil
- 15g Castor Oil
- 12g Emulsifying Wax
- 50g Rose Water(Hydrosol)
- 40g Distilled Water
- 5g Glycerine
- 1g Preservative (optional)
- 12 DropsChamomile Essential Oil
- Pump Dispenser Bottle
To make this use the same method shown above for the Orange Essence Cleanser.
Balancing Cleanser (Combination)
Ingredients:
- 15g JojobaOil
- 15g Castor Oil
- 12g Emulsifying Wax
- 50g LavenderWater(Hydrosol)
- 30g Distilled Water
- 5g Glycerine
- 1g Preservative (optional)
- 6Drops GeraniumEssential Oil
- 6Drops CedarwoodEssential Oil
- Pump Dispenser Bottle
To make this use the same method shown above for the Orange Essence Cleanser.
Intense Cleanser (Problem Skin & Acne)
This homemade cream cleanser is specially formulated with tea tree water and oils that have antiseptic qualities to help reduce inflammation. To achieve best results use several clean cotton wool pads, changing for each area of your face.
Ingredients:
- 5g Apricot Kernel Oil
- 10g JojobaOil
- 10g HazelnutOil
- 5g Castor Oil
- 14g Emulsifying Wax
- 50g Tea Tree Water(Hydrosol)
- 30g Distilled Water
- 10g Aloe Vera
- 5g Glycerine
- 1g Preservative (optional)
- 4Drops EucalyptusEssential Oil
- 4Drops RosemaryEssential Oil
- 4Drops FrankincenseEssential Oil
- Pump Dispenser Bottle
To make this cream cleanser recipe use the same method shown above for the Orange Essence Cleanser. Add the Aloe Vera with the water in step 2.
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