Ayurvedic How-To
How
to make and apply a cleanser for dry skin
Materials:
2 tbsp coarse oatmeal, 2 tbsp fine-ground almond meal, 1/2 tsp rose
petal powder, 1/2 tsp white sandalwood powder, 1 drop essential
oil of lavender, heavy cream as wetting agent.
Step
1. Mix all the ingredients together to form a thick smooth
paste.
Step
2. Apply to skin on face and neck in circular massaging motions.
Step
3. Let sit for 3-4 minutes.
Step
4. Rinse off with plenty of warm water.
Step
5. Gently pat skin dry and follow with a toner for dry skin.
Note:
The dry mix for up to a week can be made in bulk and stored in
a clean airtight container. Just add the lavender oil and the
cream each time you are ready to cleanse.
This
cleanser not only cleanses your skin, it also nourishes, moisturizes
and exfoliates. The aromatherapy is an added balancing component
for space or air skin.
For
reasonably-priced, pure supplies for making your own skin care
recipes, click the link below:
