I usually just use water and sometimes a little apricot oil but its not working too well with all the pregnancy hormones. My face is pretty broken out. Any suggestions?
Coconut oil for makeup removal (I use a washcloth) and homemade tea tree oil/witch hazel toner after. I have pretty bad skin and this has really helped. Coconut oil is anti bacterial as well so it helps with breakouts for me.
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I use honey. I know it sounds weird, but it really makes my skin feel good (and I promise it's not a sticky mess!). I use diluted ACV as a toner and moisturize with jojoba oil.
I use Say Yes To Blueberries face wash and/or face wipes. The wipes are super great too if you are too tired to wash your face. Takes like a minute (although the wipes probably aren't very eco...)
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I use St Ives apricot scrub. It's not "natural" but it keeps my face looking great so I decided to keep using it. I use coconut oil for moisturizer, though.
I recently switched to Kiss My Face Olive Oil bar soap (Lavender). I was a little worried my combination skin would start breaking out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The olive oil based soap dissolved dirt and makeup without drying out my skin, and kept my T-zone from overproducing oil. I do follow up with an OTC sensitive skin astringent, but as soon as it runs out I'm going to give witch hazel a try. Let's see if it works.
I started using Pretty Mommies products (both face wash and skin enhancer) and I really like them! They help to keep my oil in check and my acne has been pretty well managed! I have always been really suceptible to hormone induced acne, but I've only had a few spots and they have been super small.
I second Pretty Mommies. The smell is making me gag right now (it's got sweet orange EO in it...and I don't generally like citrus EOs), but heck if it didn't clear my pizza face. It's a little pricey, so I'll probably go back to my usual coconut oil soap, witch hazel, and rosehip oil routine once my skin has calmed down a little.
I use the oil cleansing method with argan oil (cold pressed, pure and certified, unrefined, dark glad to protect contents from a place like pura d'or) or unrefined, cold press coconut oil like from trader Joe's. Coconut is way cheaper. Argan oil is also good for stretch marks, acne scars, etc. It takes a little bit for your skin to adjust, but works great! Look it up from almostexactlyblog.wordpress.com /2013/04/10/argan-oil/
I highly recommend a brand called Affina! They have a 2-in-1 cleaner and toner that really worked for my face. I can help you get your hands on some if you'd like! Definitely like liquid gold!
I use Neutrogena Naturals. Not as "green" as some of the products as above, but I have terrible acne (I'm a face toucher) and need something that really cleans. I use kielh's spot treatment for anything really big!
My favorite homemade face scrub is with organic brown sugar and lemon lime and orange juice, (freshly squeezed) with a bit of sea salt.... WORKS WONDERS
Make a big batch and put it in a sealed tight glass jar. Scrub good rinse with warm water then change to cool water.
I use the norwex body cloth with just water. I also have a homemade bar soap I use once in a while that's got Rosemary in it which is great for acne! I have used the honey/coconut oil combination too with good result
I use Dr. Bronners for pretty much everything around the house, including body and face wash. Then I use a homemade coconut oil/shea butter lotion on my body and face. I rarely wear makeup which also helps keep my face clear.
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I use water, and sometimes mix a (tiny) amount of baking soda with water to use as a scrub.
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Look it up from almostexactlyblog.wordpress.com
/2013/04/10/argan-oil/
I highly recommend a brand called Affina! They have a 2-in-1 cleaner and toner that really worked for my face. I can help you get your hands on some if you'd like! Definitely like liquid gold!
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Make a big batch and put it in a sealed tight glass jar. Scrub good rinse with warm water then change to cool water.
You can also use on your whole body
I have used the honey/coconut oil combination too with good result