CLEANSING CHARCOAL FACE SCRUB!

CLEANSING CHARCOAL FACE SCRUB

I came across this recipe a short time ago and was very impressed with the ingredients involved.  First of all, the base of this scrub calls for a liquid castille soap.  I chose to use Dr. Bronner's Baby Mild liquid castile soap for this one, which makes it very gentle on sensitive skin.

DR BRONNER'S CASTILE SOAP

The oils in this scrub include Hazelnut Oil and Tamanu Oil.  The benefits of hazelnut oil are that it absorbs easily into to the skin when applied topically and it may help correct oily skin. It is a mild astringent that can help tighten pores and regulate the excretion of oils by the skin. 

HAZELNUT OIL

Tamanu oil benefits extend to a wide range of natural treatments for acne and acne scars, eczema, psoriasis, stretch marks, age spots, skin rashes, general scarring, dermatitis and anti-aging. 

TAMANU OIL

White kaolin clay is widely used in cosmetics today, and is considered to be an excellent cleanser and exfoliater.  It helps to remove impurities by drawing excess sebum from the skin. When mixed with water it also can draw toxins from your skin.  White kaolin clay is the gentlest of the clays and thus great for sensitive and dry skin.

KAOLIN CLAY

Jojoba beads, in this formulation, work as a gentle exfoliater.  The jojoba beads are made from jojoba oil; it is solidified into perfectly round circular beads. When they're massaged onto the skin, they dissolve as they are manipulated. The benefit of this is that they're all natural and they're not abrasive to your skin.  The jojoba oil itself is considered to be one of the best oils for moisturizing skin   Jojoba Oil contains many essential fatty acids, powerful antioxidants and vitamins.  Jojoba Oil is naturally gentle and non-irritating, making it perfect for basically every skin type; it balances oily skin, soothes sensitive skin, hydrates dry skin and is said to help heal acne and breakouts.

JOJOBA BEADS

Activated charcoal is the obvious ingredient in this scrub, and it's purpose is to draw out bacteria, poisons, chemicals, dirt and other micro-particles by bringing them to the surface of the skin, thereby helping you to achieve a flawless complexion and fight acne. Charcoal is not metabolized or absorbed by the body.

ACTIVATED CHARCOAL

Tea Tree Oil is a popular choice for treating acne because of its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It's thought to calm redness, swelling, and inflammation. It may even help to prevent and reduce acne scars. 

TEA TREE OIL

So, I present to you a choice whether or not you desire to give this new product a try.  I have used it, my skin is aging and I have large pores, and I do like it.  I wouldn't use it for my skin more than once or twice a month, but I do believe it may help someone dealing with oily skin and perhaps dealing with acne or scarring from previous acne breakouts.  I personally like the idea of giving my skin a super cleansing treatment once in a while.

CHARCOAL SCRUB

Carpe Diem!