Detox Facial

Beautiful Living: Detoxifying Facial Cleanser and Masque Recipe

Pennie Mills' Beautiful Living Articles

Written by Pennie Mills of Vegan Aesthetics

This facial cleanser and/or masque draws out impurities and helps to refine, smooth and brighten skin. It contains: Pure organic kelp, rich in essential minerals vitamin A, B-complex, D, E K and iodine, it detoxifies, relaxes, soothes, smooths and rejuvenates our skin. Wheat grass has vitamins and minerals that help to nourish our skin and maintain a healthy, bright complexion. Nettle leaf is an effective treatment for many skin conditions, it helps to balance oily skin and remove bacterial infections associated with acne. Lavender powder helps to stimulate facial complexion, it cleanses the skin, is an aromatic astringent, supports relaxation and relieves stress. White kaolin clay is a mild clay, that helps to stimulate circulation, it cleanses, exfoliates and is suitable for sensitive skin.  Once you have all of the ingredients, it can be mixed up rather quickly.  I buy most of my ingredients online at  Mountain Rose Herbs . Ingredients: 2oz White Kaolin Clay 1oz Organic Wheat Grass Powder 1tbs Organic Kelp Powder 1tbs Organic Nettle Leaf Powder 1tbs Organic Lavender Powder Directions: Mix and sift all ingredients together, bottle and label.  This recipe makes approximately one-four ounce bottle. To Use: To start with, pour a dime size amount of the facial powder into the palm of your hand, you can always add more if needed.  Activate it with a tiny drizzle of water, using your finger to easily combine the two, and you instantly have a pure paste to cleanse with (using a gentle circular motion) and rinse or leave on as a masque for about 5 - 10 minutes, followed by a warm water rinse.  Hydrosol, cold pressed oil, tea, etc. can also be used to activate in place of water.