Everyone should clean the oil, dirt, and dust from the face to keep their skin healthy and glowing. If you run out of facial cleansers or want to stop using products that contain chemicals, you may want to know how to keep your skin clean. By washing it off with water or other natural products and followed by proper skin care, you can clean your face without a facial cleanser.
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Part 1 of 2: Washing Your Face
Step 1. Clean your face with water
Since it is the basic ingredient of most facial cleansers, washing your face with water can help cleanse your skin. However, keep in mind that the use of water alone may not remove dust, dirt, or excess oil from your face.
- Use lukewarm or warm water to clean your face. Hot water will not only remove the essential oils on the skin, but it can also burn the skin.
- Rub a washcloth moistened with warm water all over your face. It can clean the skin, gently remove dead skin, and clean dust and dirt.
Step 2. Apply honey on the face
Honey is a natural antibacterial and humectant. Apply a thin layer of honey on your face to clean and moisturize it.
- For optimal results, use raw, unpasteurized honey.
- Leave the honey on your face for a few minutes and then rinse it off with warm water.
- Mix honey with 1 teaspoon of baking soda to gently remove dead skin on the face. You can also mix 2 teaspoons of honey with 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice to cleanse the skin.
Step 3. Massage the skin with yogurt or milk
Milk contains ingredients that can remove dead skin and make the skin hydrated. Massaging your skin with yogurt or milk will not only wash away dirt and grime, but it will also help make your skin radiant and healthy.
- Use whole raw milk or plain yogurt on the skin. Massage your face with yogurt or milk using your fingertips. It can also help clean dust.
- Leave the milk or yogurt on your face for a few minutes. Then, rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Step 4. Make an oatmeal paste
Oatmeal can gently remove dead skin, cleanse, and soothe the skin. Make a special oatmeal paste for the face and apply the paste gently on the face.
- Grind 25 grams of whole oats. Make sure to grind them to a powdery texture so the oats don't hurt your skin. You can grind it with a coffee grinder.
- Mix ground oats with 2 tablespoons of whole-milk plain yogurt and 1 teaspoon of honey to form a skin-cleansing mask.
- Leave it on the skin for 15-20 minutes and rinse it off with warm water.
Step 5. Try coconut oil
Apply a thin layer of coconut oil on your face and rinse with water or a washcloth. This method can remove dust or oil on the surface of the skin and can help moisturize the skin.
Although it can make the skin feel oily, over time the coconut oil will be absorbed
Step 6. Apply apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar can remove dead skin, balance the skin, and relieve and heal acne quickly. Apply diluted apple cider vinegar on the face with a cotton swab to clean the skin.
- Mix apple cider vinegar and water in a 1:2 ratio. Apple cider vinegar can hurt the skin. So, this step is especially important if you have sensitive skin.
- Do a patch test of the mixture before applying it to your face to make sure you don't irritate your skin.
- After that, rinse your face with cold or warm water. This can also help lift the vinegar smell.
- After applying apple cider vinegar, apply moisturizer on your face as it can dry out your skin.
Step 7. Use olive oil
Apply a little olive oil on the face. Apart from cleansing and moisturizing the skin, olive oil will also relieve irritation because it contains anti-inflammatory properties.
- You can use any type of virgin olive oil. However, try to avoid products that contain fragrances or flavorings.
- Leave the olive oil on your face so it can act as a moisturizer and facial cleanser. Try wiping off excess oil with a rag if you apply too much olive oil.
- Mix 120 ml of olive oil with 60 ml of vinegar and 60 ml of water to make an overnight mask.
Part 2 of 2: Improving Facial Cleansing Routine
Step 1. Clean your face regularly
Remove dust, dirt, and oil from your face by cleaning it regularly. This can help keep skin healthy, glowing, and acne-free.
- Clean your face with a gentle facial cleanser or natural product.
- Use cold or warm water to clean and rinse your face, as hot water can remove essential oils from your skin or cause irritation.
Step 2. Don't wash your face too often
Regular facial cleansing is important, but don't do it too often as this can irritate the skin and remove the oils.
Do not clean acne-prone or oily areas more than twice a day unless you are active
Step 3. Take a shower after strenuous activity
If you exercise frequently or do strenuous activities, take a shower afterward. Sweat can produce oil or promote the growth of bacteria that can cause acne.
Step 4. Apply moisturizer
Apply moisturizer after cleansing your face. By keeping the skin hydrated, the benefits of a facial cleansing routine can be increased. This step will also keep your skin healthy and acne free.
- Use a moisturizer that suits your skin type. Ask your skin type to a dermatologist or skin care expert.
- Oily skin also needs moisturizer. Choose a moisturizer that is oil-free and non-comedogenic.
- If you don't want to use a product that is sold in the store because it contains chemicals, try using olive oil or coconut oil to keep your skin hydrated. If you have oily skin, don't use oil and try a milk or yogurt mask.
Step 5. Exfoliate the skin
Dead skin and dust can promote bacterial growth and make skin dull. Rub a gentle scrub on the face to help the facial cleanser penetrate the skin and make the skin glow.
- Remember that scrubs only clean the surface of the skin and can't go in to remove dirt from the pores.
- Choose a scrub made from synthetic or natural seeds to minimize irritation.
- Use natural products if you want to avoid chemicals. A soft washcloth or a paste made of sugar and water can also gently remove dead skin. Avoid salt because salt can be too harsh and injure or burn the skin.
Step 6. Absorb excess oil
Try different products to remove the oil that causes acne on the skin.
- Use an over-the-counter salicylic acid medication.
- Use a clay mask 1-2 times a week to suck up the oil.
- Apply the oil absorbent paper on the oily areas of the face to suck up the excess oil.
Step 7. Don't touch your face
If you touch your face with your hands or fingers, dirt and bacteria can spread to the skin. To minimize irritation and the spread of acne-causing bacteria on the skin, avoid touching your face with your fingers or hands.
