Cleanse Your Skin With Almond Rosemary Water
Cleaning your skin is just as important as nourishing your skin with the right products. Cleaning your face helps to remove dirt and makeup as well as the dead skin cells that make your skin look dull.
In this article you will discover how to cleanse your face naturally, with this ancient beauty treatment that contains only almond-rosemary water.
Almonds
To understand why almonds have such good properties for the skin, let’s look at its popular oil. After all, almond oil is one of the most nutritious and economical moisturizers out there. There are many types of oil that have become more popular, but they are often more expensive.
However, almond oil is a staple product that many people still use on a daily basis.
The main virtue of almonds is its ability to soften and nourish the skin.
Other features
They are also known for their soothing properties. This means that they are very suitable for sensitive skin, eczema or any other type of skin problems related to stress.
We recommend using raw almond oil to cleanse your skin. In this way you use the nutrients without them being processed. By using raw almond oil, your skin will also be gently exfoliated for deep cleansing.
rosemary
You’ve probably heard of an elderly woman about using rosemary water as a treatment in her beauty routine. We should all have rosemary oil in our bathroom cabinets, because it works so easily and efficiently.
For example, rosemary is rich in:
- Minerals (magnesium, zinc and iron)
- Essential fatty acids
- Vitamin B and C
This makes it rich in antioxidants and stimulates collagen production, which keeps our face tight and soft.
- In addition , this amazing medicinal plant improves the natural moisture balance of the skin, thanks to its stimulating effect on the blood circulation.
- This results in radiant, well-groomed skin that is not too shiny.
- It is also a powerful anti-aging product, thanks to the vitamin C and fatty acids it contains.
- In addition , it also reduces acne scars.
Cleaner and toner
We can use rosemary water as a cleanser and as a toner prepared as a concentrated composition. You can also use rosemary oil, but it must be diluted.
A natural cleanser for the skin
Almond rosemary water ingredients
- 1/2 cup ground raw almonds (50 g)
- 5 tablespoons rosemary leaves, fresh or dried (50 g)
- 1 glass of water (200 ml)
Preparation
- Prepare the rosemary water first. To do this, first boil the water and then add the rosemary leaves. Let it cook for a minute if you’re using dried leaves and 5 minutes if you’re using fresh leaves.
- Turn off the gas, cover the pan and let the mix rest for 15 minutes.
- Strain the mix and when it is still warm, you can mix it little by little with the ground almonds. It should become a thick, creamy paste that does not drip.
- Store this paste in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to ten days.
Also read:
Make your own rosemary soap for oily skin
How do you apply it?
As we mentioned, this almond-rosemary water cleanser has a paste-like texture that you can easily apply, like a hydrating facial scrub.
Here’s what to do:
- First moisten your skin with lukewarm water.
- Then take some of the paste (the size of a hazelnut) and mix it with a little bit of water in your hand to make it more liquid.
- Apply it to your face and massage it in well with your fingertips for about a minute, especially on the T-zone (forehead, nose and chin).
- Rinse the mix from your face with warm or cold water and dry your face.
- You can apply a facial lotion and moisturizer suitable for your skin type. The toner can be the rosemary water without the other ingredients.
- You can clean your skin with this homemade product in the evening, before going to bed. If you have oily skin or acne, you can also use it in the morning after you wake up.
You can use this exfoliant for your entire body. Anywhere you want to get clean, soft and hydrated skin or in areas where you suffer from pimples, eczema, psoriasis or dry skin.
So give almond rosemary water a try!
