Today, there are a lot of funds for washing the face in the form of scrubs, mousses, creams, gels, and, of course, foaming. Foam for face washing is suitable, first of all, for problematic, tender and sensitive skin that can not be injured by small particles of scrub, but, at the same time, it is necessary to clean it well.
Foam for washing yourself
Before making a skin for washing, you need to buy the necessary components, which will become the basic basis:
- Soap base - 4 parts (it is desirable to use Organic Liquid Castile Soap Base, since it is 100% natural). Such a base is also chosen according to the consistency, depending on what kind of foam is needed: gel-like or cream-like. Organic Liquid Castile Soap Base is designed for the first option, and for the second it's better to choose a semi-solid soap base - Crystal OPC.
- Distilled water for the formation of foam - 1 part.
- Oil-base for softening and nourishing the skin - 2 parts.
- Beeswax for thickening - 0,5 parts.
- Essential oil for flavoring and preservation - 2-3 drops.
Having these components, you can make a simple skin for washing, suitable for all skin types. To obtain a special foam for oily, problem or dry skin, additional ingredients will be needed.
Gel-foam for washing oily skin
In addition to the ingredients of the base base, you will also need a licorice root extract - 1 part and a cucumber extract - 2 parts. As an oil-base here is taken grape or olive, and as an ethereal - orange.
- Take the soap base Organic Liquid Castile Soap Base, oil, water and wax and place them in one container, and then melt in a water bath.
- After the ingredients have melted, whip them with a mixer to form a foam.
- Then cool foam, add extracts and essential oil, and whisk again with a mixer (whisking for at least 5 minutes).
- Keep the foam in a cool place and use it for the next 6 weeks.
This cream for washing is ideal for sensitive oily skin, as it contains only natural ingredients that have a soft effect on the skin.
Cream-foam for washing dry skin
This is a gentle foam for washing, as in it, in addition to the base base, add honey - 3 parts, vitamin E - 1 tsp. and the extract of the dandelion root - 1 part, which has a calming effect on the skin and levels its tone. As a base oil, it is better to use wheat germ oil, and as lavender oil.
- Take the soap base Crystal OPC, wax, honey, water and oil, and then melt them in a water bath.
- After that, whisk the mixture with a mixer until the foam forms.
- Then cool the foam and add the dandelion extract and lavender essential oil, then start mixing the mixture again with a mixer for 5 minutes.
- Keep the foam in a cool dark place for no longer than 6 weeks.
Penka for washing from acne
This is the best foam for washing, if there is inflammation on the skin and it is necessary to regulate the work of the sebaceous glands, tk. it contains grapefruit extract - 1 part, which actively struggles with acne and tones up the skin, as well as extract of coltsfoot - 1 part, which promotes healing of wounds and has an antibacterial property. Olive oil is used as the base oil, and lemon oil is used for essential oils.
- Take the Organic Liquid Castile Soap Base, water, wax and base oil, place them in one container and melt in a water bath.
- After that, whisk the mixture with a mixer until the foam forms, then cool.
- Add the essential oil and extracts to the foam, then beat the mixer again with the mixer, so that the ingredients mix well.
- Keep clearing foam for washing in a cool place for no longer than 6 weeks.
How to use foam for washing?
Use foam is also necessary as well as other means for washing: rinse your face with water, apply a palm on your palm and circular movements rub the product into the skin for about 1 minute. After that, wash off the foam and apply a moisturizer on your face.