When it comes to skincare, there
is an overwhelming amount of information to sift through. That is why I’m all
about simplicity. Yes, the skin is our biggest organ, and yes we want to put
the best quality ingredients on it in order to look and feel our best. But why
does it have to be so complicated? By now you may have heard of what kinds of
ingredients to avoid when buying your skin care products, i.e. parabens, which
is a preservative that acts as a synthetic hormone and can easily absorb into
your skin thus into your blood stream. I am constantly reading the ingredient
labels of products and in general, the less I see of them – the more likely I
will use it. That brings me to what this post is all about – my absolute favorite
two ingredient cleanser!
The magical potion is made up of
jojoba oil + honey, and IT.IS.AMAZING. First off, let’s break down these two ingredients.
Jojoba oil is completely natural and derived from a nut. It is unique in that
it closely resembles sebum, which is a waxy substance produced by our skin
glands, so it can act as a natural skin conditioner. I know many of you might
be scared at the idea of using oil on your skin especially if you are acne prone.
BUT acne is in fact actually the result
of overactive sebaceous glands in the skin. These glands produce this excess
oil because the skin is usually dry or going through some sort of hormonal
change. Surprisingly, jojoba oil actually reduces
your oiliness by regulating your sebum production.
Now
onto my favorite ingredient – honey! I not only love this sweetener for
consumption, but for its wide array of medicinal uses. Some of the benefits of
raw honey include:
- The natural antibacterial and probiotic properties of raw honey effectively reduce breakouts and prevent new acne.
- Super nourishing and hydrating
- Gently removes dirt and impurities without stripping the skin of natural oils
It does, however,
matter what kind of honey you use. Manuka honey is preferable since it has the
highest amount of antibacterial properties, it’s raw, and unfiltered meaning
the honey hasn’t been heated or changed since it left the beehive! Although it
can be expensive compared to the average drugstore cleanser, you use such a
little amount each time; it ends up lasting long.
How to use the cleanser:
Wet your face or
else the mixture won’t glide nicely onto your skin. Mix equal parts honey and
jojoba oil in your hand. Rub all over your face in circular motions. Thoroughly
rinse with cold water. Rinsing with cold water instead
of hot helps your skin retain its moisture.
If you guys try this, let me
know what you think! J
