Homemade skincare

My skin is very sensitive and prone to redness and there are very few products that help (and unfortunately the ones that do cost a small fortune). I have always hated the idea of putting chemicals on my skin anyway, so I though I'd have a go at making my own treatments.

Sugar and Oat Body Scrub


Demerera Sugar
Porridge Oats (I use Asda Smart Price)
Olive Oil
Milk


The amounts don't really matter, so long as you use just enough oil and milk to soften and loosen the scrub - the sugar shouldn't dissolve.
Rub over skin as part of your cleansing routine.

The sugar and oats act as exfoliator and the milk and oil soothe and moisturise.

Keeps well in the fridge for up to 24 hours - after that it becomes too soft.

Turmeric Moisturising Cleanser

(to make 1 treatment)

1 level tbsp Natural yoghurt

1 level tsp Runny honey

1/2 heaped tsp Ground turmeric

Mix together into a loose paste.  Rub onto skin after washing and rinse off well.

Yoghurt acts as a soothing cleanser and honey moisturises.  Turmeric is known to ease redness and also acts as a very light exfoliator.

Keeps well in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

*Be warned - this is best used in the bath or shower as it will stain clothes.  If you don't usually wear make-up it is best to use this at night as it may also leave your face tinged slightly yellow.  Towels may also suffer!


Lemon and Rosewater Toner

Lemon Juice
Rosewater


This works well in the little travel spray bottles you can get from places like Boots. Simply mix 1 part lemon juice to 3 parts rosewater and spray lightly onto skin.

Rosewater is an anti-inflammatory and astringent while lemon juice lightens skin, reducing scars and redness.

*Be careful not to use too much lemon juice, as the acid may do more harm than good to your skin if not watered down sufficiently.


I've been using the Turmeric and Rosewater treatments every day for about a week now and the improvement is definitely noticeable.  Angry red spots that had refused to back down in the face of the usual acne treatments have shrunk right down and the scars I have from previous acne have gone from purple to light pink.  And it is much kinder to my skin, the environment and my bank balance.  Success!

Sheena x