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The beauty of making homemade products is found in the simplicity of the ingredients!
The simplest food ingredients usually create the most delicious meals. The same concept proves true when it comes to making homemade products. That’s why I often use the words five ingredients or easy to describe recipes posted on Live Simply. It’s not a Pinterest tactic; rather, a way to showcase how something that seems so complicated (like cooking a homemade dinner or making hand soap) is incredibly easy to take responsibility for at home.
Today’s DIY beauty product is super easy to make. So easy you’ll only need three ingredients, and zero fancy tools!
Before I share the recipe, let’s take a look at the simple ingredient list:
Aloe Vera Gel: Aloe vera is a common ingredient used to treat sunburns due to its soothing and antioxidant properties. Since we know aloe is great for the skin, why not add it to a daily face cleanser? If you’re interested in some of the benefits of aloe vera, this article from Mind Body Green is very insightful.
Raw Honey: Raw honey is simply honey that hasn’t been pasteurized. Due to the lack of pasteurization (heating), raw honey is naturally rich in antibacterial and probiotic properties. Honey is also gentle on sensitive skin, but tough enough to remove dirt and other impurities. If you can’t find raw honey in your area (although many stores/markets now sell raw honey, so take a look before dismissing this ingredient), pasteurized honey may be used.
Nourishing Oil: Finally, what would a good face cleanser be without a nourishing oil? Since oil dissolves oil, it’s only natural to add a nourishing oil to a homemade facial cleanser.
Homemade Honey and Aloe Facial Cleanser
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup aloe vera gel
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 TB extra virgin olive oil or jojoba, or sweet almond oil (optional)
Special Equipment:
- mason jar or storage container of choice
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients. That's it!
- This cleanser can be stored in a sealed jar (I use a Mason jar) or a soap dispenser. Either method works, it's completely up to you. If you're using a jar, I recommend using a spoon to scoop the cleanser into your hand to avoid introducing bacteria to the cleanser. Store the cleanser at room temperature for a couple of months. If you're using fresh aloe, store the cleanser in the fridge since the aloe may spoil quickly. I use a nourishing oil in this recipe, but you can still make a great cleanser without it (hence the optional clause).
To Use:
- Shake the cleanser. Apply a small amount of cleanser to our hand, then massage the cleanser on your face. Allow the cleanser to sit for about a minute total, just to absorb the wonderful qualities of the ingredients. Using a damp wipe, gently remove the cleanser, rinsing the wipe as needed.
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I will soon right from here go for the very said ingredient but my problem will be the olive oil so whether if natural from my end here
Sorry additional comment: isnt it going to darkin my face, because i tried one and i wasnt able to go out for almost three month. it darkin and spoiled my whole face. NB thta wasnt your product let say this ingredient . Thanks for your love God richly bless u
Hey Mary, I haven’t heard of olive oil darkening the skin. You can always use a different oil, maybe sweet almond or grapeseed?
I wanted to know how many drop of oil do I use in the moisturizer
Hey Tina, Which moisturizer?
hi Kristin, does this cleanser can help to remove sunscreen?
because i am doing a double cleansing method now with Grapeseed Oil, and Oats. and i find it a bit time consuming haha
and a little suggestion, maybe you should make a new sub menu for the DIY Skin care things? or include your old skin care post in the “Natural Remedies”, it will makes people easier to look at your old post. Sorry if it’s sound like a complain.
Hey Stephen,
I don’t know if this will remove makeup. I’d just use one oil to remove the sunscreen, similar to removing makeup with oil, and the followup with a cleanser.
Thanks for the suggestion. I appreciate it. We’re working on simplifying the menu in the near future.
Do you know if this will work with a glass bottle dropper? I wanna minimize contamination as much as possible. And if there are other oils aside form the ones you’ve mentioned that are ok to use instead. Thanks!
Hey Claudine, Yes, I think a glass dropper would work well. Another carrier oil will work–grapeseed, apricot, etc.
*correction
I meant aloe liquid instead of gel..
HI Kristin,
Can I use aloe vera liquid instead of cleanser and combine with glycerin. Just to make a bit foamy.. if yes what is the ratio for the glycerine in this recipe?thank you very much
Hey Nina, You could try, but I don’t think it will help the product have foam. I’m not sure how much glycerin you would need-maybe a tablespoon? The glycerin would be more for moisturizing.
Hi Kristin,
Can I mix 75% almond oil+25% jojoba oil?
Hey Nani, Sure :).
Hi! While researching about the oil cleansing method, I came across your post on it, which then led me to your top face washes, and finally here! As an adult, my breakouts are pretty rare and minor, but my skin makes up for it with congested uneven skin and large pores (and combo oily/dry skin, that’s sensitive-ish). I’ve been debating trying out OCM, but am not a fan of involved skin care routines and fear the dreaded break out reaction. All this to say, I think I want to give this cleanser a shot since it does have some of the concept of OCM with the added oil. My question (finally) is, do you think it would be beneficial to add a TB of a OCM blend instead of one oil or to stick with one nourishing oil only? I was considering 1/3 castor, sweet almond, and jojoba. Thanks!
Hi what kind of honey do you use? I use raw honey and it is not as liquid and I find it really hard to get it mixed well with the aloe Vera.
Hey Penelope, I use raw honey, too. The raw honey I purchase from the farmer (or in stores) is more fluid. That’s what I recommend using for this–something that’s fluid versus the raw honey that’s thick and hard to stir.
Hi Kristen, I’ve been using this for week now and I love it!any suggestion to replace jojoba oil for my combination skin type?
Hey Nani, I’m so glad you like it! Sweet almond oil may be a nice oil to use.
I can’t wait to try this. I am always buying random cleansers and really want to find a natural way to clean my face.
My daughter has battled acne and eczema on her face for years. We’ve tried so many treatments/medicines to balance the two out. A few weeks ago we started your DIY regimen of the honey/castille soap cleanser, apple cider toner and honey/aloe wash. Her skin looks amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your recipes. We’ve even shared with friends who are also using and having equally good results!! It’s much cheaper and it’s all natural!!!
That’s so exciting, Toni! Thank you so much for sharing. I’m so glad the switch to natural products has made such a huge difference for her!
Does thia face cleanser remove also the makeup ?
Hey Maria, It doesn’t. I recommend using an oil to remove makeup first (or the makeup remover balm).
I’ve just discovered your fantastic blog during the week and……. I love it!!!!
This morning I tried out the Honey and Aloe facial wash and the Aloe and Sweet Almond Oil moisturiser… the only change I made was to add a couple of drops of orange essential oil to the moisturiser and both have worked beautifully on my skin ❤️❤️ Would you recommend using a couple drops of chamomile oil to either (or both) to help with redness??
Hi Sharon Ní Cheallaigh, I’m so glad you’re enjoying the blog and the recipes. Chamomile oil could be used, or lavender essential oil may help. It’s my favorite, easy-to find solution for soothing the skin.
Thanks again xx
I want to use fresh aloe,but want it to stay fresh for a while without leaving it in the fridge(because you said it would harden the honey) I hear rosemary extract is a natural preservative. You think i could add some to keep it from going bad so soon?
I have a question, is this cleanser only suitable to one skin type? Such oily or dry skin? Between this one and homemade aloe vera face wash, which one would you recommend?
Hey Leonard, They will both work for all skin types. It’s just a preference if you’d like a sudsy cleanser. The castile soap can make your face feel a bit on the dry side (immediately after cleansing), so if you have drier skin that’s something to keep in mind.
With fresh aloe it will last for how long?
Hey Sandy, With fresh aloe, the cleanser will only last a few days. I think the best scenario with fresh aloe is to mix up the cleanser (possibly reducing the amounts) and either store it in the fridge (although the honey may be too firm after refrigeration), or just make a new batch every few days.
Hello pls can i keep this for a longer time
Hey Angel, If you’re using an aloe with a natural preservative(s) from the store (not fresh aloe), it should last a couple of months–that’s how long I keep mine.
Does this take off makeup?
Hey Tori, This alone doesn’t remove makeup. I remove makeup first, and then use this cleanser: https://livesimply.me/2016/07/16/how-to-naturally-remove-makeup-3-easy-makeup-remover-options/
Thank you so much for posting this recipe I absolutely love it!
Hey Annabelle, I’m so glad you’re enjoying this facial cleanser. It’s my favorite, too ;)!