12 Natural Face Washes For Healthy And Glowing Skin

Oily skin produces excess oil and therefore attracts more dirt and bacteria. This leads to a lot of skin problems such as acne, blackheads and pimples. Using natural face wash ensures excess oil is removed and skin feels less greasy and clean. Infused with the goodness of tea tree oil , these natural skin face washes will kill bacteria, heal acne and acne scars while also preventing breakouts.

• Take 15 drops of tea tree essential oil in a bowl and add ¼ cup of castor oil and half cup grapeseed oil
• Mix well and transfer to an airtight jar
• Take a few drops of this oil cleanser on your fingertips and gently massage into your skin for about a minute
• Dip a washcloth in hot water and place it on your face
• Once it cools down, remove the washcloth and wipe your face with a clean washcloth to get rid of the oil. Pat dry. Clay is one of the best natural ingredients for oily and acne prone skin . It absorbs excess oil, deep set dirt and impurities from deep within the skin to give you soft and healthy skin. Aspirin has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties that fight acne-causing bacteria. Therefore the combination of clay and aspirin is an excellent natural face wash for oily and acne prone skin.
• Crush 2-3 aspirin tablets and add 2 teaspoons of clay to it
• Add water to form a smooth paste
• Allow it to work for 10 minutes or until it dries and then wash it off with cold water. Filled with natural enzymes, milk works as a wonderful natural cleanser and exfoliator. It cleanses the skin well, and orange peel powder helps to control oiliness. Together, these two ingredients keep your skin clean and manage the oiliness while tightening skin pores and unclogging them.
• Mix three tablespoons of raw milk and one teaspoon of orange peel powder to form a paste.
• Apply this all over your face using a cotton ball and massage for five minutes.
• Let it sit for another five minutes, and then wash it off with lukewarm water. With its exfoliating properties, besan can help remove excess oil from your skin. On the other hand, turmeric fights bacterial growth. Sandalwood is the best ingredient for giving your skin a glow. Thus, this natural face wash will work like magic for your acne-prone skin.
• In a bowl, mix 2 tablespoons besan with ½ tablespoon turmeric powder and ½ teaspoon sandalwood powder.
• Add a little rose water to form a paste.
• Apply the paste all over your face and neck and let it dry. Once dry, wash it off.

Using a natural face wash for normal to dry skin can be tricky as a lot of ingredients tend to remove oil from the skin . Therefore you have to be very careful while looking for a DIY face wash for normal to dry skin type. Yogurt has natural, gentle exfoliating properties that remove dead skin cells and loosen up dirt and makeup residue sitting on the surface of your skin. Almond on the other hand has great moisturising properties that ensure your skin does not feel dry or stretchy.

• In a grinder add some almonds to get a fine powder
• Transfer to a bowl and add 2 tablespoons of yogurt
• Gently massage this paste into your skin in circular motions
• Wash off with lukewarm water Gram flour is one of the most versatile and most trusted natural face washes ingredients. It has been used for decades by women of all skin types. Its gentle exfoliating properties give you smooth and soft skin instantly. Malai or cream, on the other hand, has moisturising properties that restore the skin's pH balance.
• Mix 2 tablespoons gram flour with equal amount of raw milk or cream to form a smooth paste
• Apply all over face and massage in gentle upward circular motions
• Allow it to stay for 15 minutes or until it dries off
• Wash off with lukewarm water. One of the reasons why curd is used on the skin is its super moisturising properties. This mask is a boon for dry skin as curd is an excellent natural moisturiser, and honey is a natural humectant and emollient. This mask will make your skin feel supple and moisturised.
• Mix 2 tablespoons curd and 1 teaspoon of honey in a bowl.
• Apply evenly on the face and leave it on for 2-3 minutes.
• Wash it off with cold water and moisturise afterwards. Another natural moisturiser that works wonders for dry skin is olive oil. Glycerine is a natural humectant, which means it retains moisture on the skin, thus keeping dryness away. It also softens the skin.
• In a bowl, mix half a cup of olive oil and 2 tablespoons glycerine. Add a few drops of water and combine well.
• Use a small quantity to wash your face and store the rest in a glass bottle.
• Massage the face wash all over your face, and rinse off with water.

Sensitive skin is easily irritated by harsh chemicals, artificial fragrances and colours, so using a natural face wash will really help. Natural ingredients are gentle on skin and do not cause an allergic reaction unless of course, you use the wrong one. Below we have mentioned two **face cleansers for sensitive skin**that will do the trick. Coconut oil has healing, moisturising and skin calming properties which makes it an excellent ingredient for dry and sensitive skin types. Honey also moisturises skin and makes it soft and healthy.

• Mix together 4 tablespoon coconut oil, 2 teaspoons raw honey and 4 drops of lavender oil in a bowl until well combined
• Transfer to an airtight jar for storage
• Take a dime-size amount of the cleanser in your palms and massage into the facial skin
• Rinse off with lukewarm water Milk contains lactic acid which is an AHA that removes dead skin cells naturally. Honey on the other hand opens pores, extracts dirt and since it has antibacterial properties, it also fights bacteria and heals acne plus acne scars effectively. If you have any irritation or rashes on your skin, applying raw honey can do wonders for your sensitive skin type. This honey and milk natural face wash will make your skin glow and will control excessive oil.
• Take 2 teaspoons of raw milk and add a teaspoon of honey to it
• Once you have a smooth lotion like texture apply it all over your face
• Massage it onto your skin using your fingertips for 2-3 minutes
• Rinse off with lukewarm water Reducing inflammation, moisturising the skin, gently exfoliating it and relieving itchiness are just some of the benefits of using oatmeal on the skin. As you can guess, all of these would help those with sensitive skin, so make sure you try this natural face wash!
• Combine a handful of ground oatmeal with water to form a paste.
• Massage this paste on your face and wash it off in 2 minutes with warm water. Follow it up with a moisturiser. One of the gentlest ingredients for the skin, aloe vera's soothing properties make it an ideal ingredient for sensitive skin. On the other hand, honey is antibacterial; thus, it kills the bacteria on your skin and prevents infections. This face wash is an ideal soothing cleanser for sensitive skin.
• Mix 1/4th cup of aloe vera gel with the same amount of honey. Use raw honey if you have it.
• Optionally, you can also add 2 tablespoons of argan oil to this mixture.
• Take a small amount of it and apply it to your face in a thin layer. • After a minute, wipe it off with a warm washcloth. You can store the remaining cleanser in the fridge for using it the next time.

**A. **All the cleansers mentioned above are excellent natural ingredients for washing your face. Use them regularly, and you'll notice a significant difference in your skin's health.

**A. **You can get clear skin without using any products if you develop healthy habits. Drink enough water every day and limit your time in the sun. Reduce your sugar intake as the effects of it on the skin are bad. Avoid touching your face. Wash your face with lukewarm water and if you regularly use makeup, keep your brushes clean. Lastly, get plenty of sleep.