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Facial Cleansing Oil

Angie McGowan
Updated Sep 30, 2012
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No need to buy expensive cleansers with this simple recipe, perfect for gift-giving, and as a treat for yourself, too.

Facial Cleansing Oil

  • Prep Time 0 min
  • Total 0 min
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

For Normal/Combination Skin:

  • 1/2 cup castor oil
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 to 2 drops tea tree oil

For Dry Skin:

  • 1/3 cup castor oil
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 to 3 drops vitamin E oil

For Oily Skin:

  • 2/3 cup castor oil
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 to 4 drops tea tree oil

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Measure oils into bottle. Wet face with warm water. Place about 1 tablespoon prepared oil in palm of hand. Massage with fingertips in upward strokes on face and neck for about 1 minute.
  • Step 
    2
    Wet washcloth with very warm water; squeeze out excess water. Cover face with washcloth for 15 to 20 seconds. Wipe away excess oil.
  • Step 
    3
    Cleanse face twice a day or as needed. (Oil not intended to be eaten.)

Nutrition

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