DIY Facial Cleansing Grains Recipe
These easy DIY facial cleansing grains have fabulous exfoliating power, yet are gentle enough for sensitive skin. This botanically-infused recipe also carries the magical scents and soothing benefits of lavender and chamomile.
Yield: 8 ounces
Cost: $2
Equipment
Materials
- 1 tablespoon dried lavender buds crushed
- 1 tablespoon dried chamomile blossoms crushed
- ½ cup bentonite clay
- ½ cup oat flour
Instructions
- With a mortar and pestle or food processor, crush/pulse the dried lavender and chamomile flowers until they resemble a coarse powder.
- In a medium mixing bowl combine the crushed flowers, clay and oat flour. Stir until well combined.
- Keep stored in a dry place for up to one year.
- To use: mix one part cleansing grains with one part water. Lightly run the mixture all over your face in a circular motion. Rinse with cool water.
Notes
You only need about a dime sized (approx 1/2 tablespoon) amount of cleansing grains per cleansing session.
The storage bottle shown in photos was purchased at Mountain Rose Herbs.
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