DIY 2-Step Facial Cleanse for a Salon-Quality Glow at Home
Cleansing is a crucial first step of any good skincare routine. Removing makeup, sunscreen, dirt and oil buildup allows your other skincare products to work better and keeps your pores clear. But many store-bought cleansers still leave your skin feeling stripped, dry or imbalanced.
Whipping up your own custom cleansers is actually pretty easy and affordable. Beyond saving money, a simple DIY approach lets you add skin-nourishing oils and botanical ingredients not found in commercial formulas. With just a few staple ingredients and supplies, you can give yourself a salon-worthy facial cleanse right in your bathroom!
And using a customized two-step process of first a cleansing balm followed by a foaming cleanser takes things to the next level. The balm’s silky, oil-based formula melts away stubborn waterproof makeup and sun protection. Then a second wash with a fluffy foaming cleanser removes any leftover residue, dirt buildup and balm without stripping your skin. This pampering double cleanse leaves your face with that fresh, “facialist clean” glow for a fraction of the price!
Step 1 – Cleansing Balm with Skin-Nourishing Oils
The first cleanse removes all makeup, SPF and surface impurities thanks to the balm-to-oil texture and skin-healthy natural oils:
- Jojoba oil – absorbs easily without leaving an oily residue
- Grapeseed oil – high in linoleic acid to lock in moisture
- Avocado oil – full of vitamins and fatty acids like oleic acid to calm and nourish skin
Some simple cleansing balm recipes to try:
Basic Cleansing Balm
- 1⁄4 cup jojoba oil
- 3 tablespoons beeswax pellets
- Optional essential oils for fragrance
Luxurious Anti-Aging Cleansing Balm
- 1⁄4 cup grapeseed oil
- 1⁄4 cup avocado oil
- 1⁄4 cup cocoa or shea butter
- 2 tablespoons beeswax pellets
Step 2 – Foaming Cleanser with Gentle Surfactants
The second cleanse uses mild foaming surfactants to lift away any remaining residue without stripping the skin:
- Decyl glucoside – cleanser derived from coconut and corn sugars
- Cocamidopropyl betaine – coconut-derived, extra-gentle cleanser
Some simple foaming cleanser recipes to try:
Light Foaming Cleanser
- 3⁄4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons liquid castile soap
- 1 teaspoon decyl glucoside
- Optional essential oils
Creamy Foaming Cleanser
- 3⁄4 cup aloe vera gel
- 1⁄4 cup liquid castile soap
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons cocamidopropyl betaine
- 1 teaspoon vegetable glycerin
Tips and Tricks
- Gently massage balm into dry skin for 60 seconds before rinsing then follow with the foaming cleanser.
- Try using a facial cleansing brush or muslin cloth to enhance cleansing.
- Adjust oil and hydrating ingredients in recipes if your skin leans oily or dry.
- Store in squeeze bottles, jars or tubes and customize the packaging.
- Make big batches to save time and money over store-bought!
Expect Brighter, Softer, Cleaner Skin
Consistently using a tailored, two-step DIY cleanse leads to big skincare benefits:
- Brighter, glowing complexion without dryness or oiliness
- Thoroughly cleansed pores and reduced blackheads
- Softer, smoother skin texture
- Savings over expensive store-bought options
- Ability to customize exactly for your skin type
Give Your Skin the Pampering It Deserves
We hope these simple but luxurious DIY cleansing recipes have inspired you to give your face some extra love! A salon-quality facial cleansing experience is easier and more affordable than you think. Whip up a custom balm and foaming cleanser using nourishing, natural ingredients. Your skin will look cleaner, brighter and be balanced perfectly for your subsequent serums and moisturizers.
Let us know if you come up with any fun homemade cleanser recipes of your own!