Two Ingredient Face Cleanser

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.