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Simple DIY Facial Wash Recipe With Essential Oils

April 2, 2018 By ParkerMama

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This simple DIY facial wash recipe with essential oils takes easy to new heights.  Seriously, 10 minutes from start to finish!  Most of all, this recipe creates a non-drying, cost effective, facial wash!  You will love this.  Promise!

DIY Simple Facial Wash Recipe

Essential Oils In The Simple DIY Facial Wash Recipe

Did you know that Frankincense essential oil maintains glowing skin?  It’s true.

And Lavender essential oil gently cleans as it reduces the appearance of blemishes. In addition, it soothes minor skin irritations, and is good for aging skin.  It’s all around good stuff.

Due to the combination of Frankincense and Lavender, this face wash   provides wonderful skin support. In addition, you also experience the grounding and relaxing properties of each oil.  A spa quality experience every time you clean your face.

Facial Wash Recipe Ingredients

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1/2 C Unscented Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap 

1 C Distilled Water

2 Tablespoons Jojoba or Sweet Almond Oil

15 drops Lavender Essential Oil

15 drops Frankincense Essential Oil

1 16 ounce essential oil safe plastic bottle.

Directions For Simple DIY Facial Wash Recipe

Combine all ingredients into a 16 ounce plastic  bottle and shake to mix  That’s it!   Now go and wash your face!  We’ll be here when you get back.

Follow Up With Our Simple DIY Facial Toner

We know a great facial wash needs to be followed up by a terrific facial toner.  So, we created our  Simple DIY Facial Toner Recipe With Essential Oils!

Looking For More Essential Oil Recipes?

Here are more essential oil recipes, enjoy!

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Simple DIY Facial Toner With Essential Oils

DIY Manuka Honey Recipe For Preppers

Embossed Soap Making Tutorial

Lavender Charcoal Soap DIY Homemade Soap Recipe

Filed Under: Essential Oil Recipe Tagged With: Beauty Hacks, essential oil recipes, young living

About ParkerMama

Tammy is a mom to 6 wonderful kids, including Parker, who came with an extra chromosome! She is passionate about special needs advocacy, living within her means, and preparing for an uncertain future. Tammy's main blog is Praying For Parker. Make sure to visit her there as well!

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