dry skin

For dry skin 

Use powders of Ashwagandha, citrus peel powder, haritaki, fenugreek, shatavari, Tulsi etc.

Liquids -  fresh milk, cream or aloe vera juice.

To be mixed with are

Oil based cleanser for dry skin:-

• Use sesame oil as a base oil, with any one of the following essential oil combinations

1. Rose or Sandal wood oil + Jasmine
2. Cedar + Sandal wood + rose
3. Sandal wood + Rose

For oily skin

Use amla, brahmi, fenugreek, lotus seed, manjistha, neem, white sandal wood -

liquid to be used are lemon juice or curd

oil based cleanser are:-

Are Jojaba oil as base oil mixed with the following essential oil combinations.

• Lemon + cypress
• Bergamot + cypress + Juniper.

For older, mature skin:-

Dry powders – aloe, Ashwagandha, Citrus peel, Haritaki, Neem, Rose.

Liquid to be mixed with – Spring water or milk.

Oil based cleansers – Base oil – Sesame or Jojiba

Essential oil to be combined with  Lavender + tea tree oil

Bergamont + lemon.

   Tips for using the above cleansers

1. While using these powders mixed with liquids, apply these over the skin like a cream or a fine scrub. Leave for at least 20 minutes.
2. Do not use soap on your face.
3. Oil based cleansers should be of the below given quantity of combinations 5 parts of Base oil + 20 drops of essential oil per 2 ounces of base oil.

Toning 

A toner removes the residues of all previous applications. It tones up the skin and makes it taut. Rose water is a good toner for normal and dry skin. For oily skin, Tulasi water with fennel etc is good.

Pat your face with Tomato pulp or cut a tomato into half and rub it over your face. Leave for an hour and wash off. Do this every day to tone up the skin.

Moisturisers

Many persons do not realise the importance of moisturisers. Many think that moisturisers should not be used for oily skins. Moisturisers is essential for all types of skins especially in winter, when the cold winds rob the oil off the face. Moisturisers should be applied after every washing to help rejuvenate skins.

For normal skin – the best moisturiser is                – Almond or Jojoba oil

For dry skin    the best moisturiser is                      – Sesame oil

For oily skin  the best moisturiser is                       – Jojoba oil

For old, mature skin  the best moisturiser is          – Ghee or rice bran oil.

Warm 3 ounces of the oil warm separately 2 tables spoons of Aloe vera and 2 ounces of rose water. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly.

Moisturisers can be used twice daily.

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