Home-Made Facial Wipes

Sylvia has been making her own facial wipes for a long time. She likes to alternate the oils she includes in the mixture - see below for suggestions. These facial wipes are safe to use on sensitive skin. They smell good, they’re soft and don’t contain any harsh chemicals. They can be used as refreshing facial wipes (useful in warmer weather) as well as removing make up. They are quick and easy to make in just a few minutes.

If you’d prefer not to use paper towels, you could make reusable cloth wipes instead.  Just cut up an old tee shirt, old pyjamas or a brushed cotton sheet into squares. You could also use shop bought baby wash cloths, but this will incur a cost as opposed to using old materials that you already have in your home.

Using all-natural products are better for our bodies as well as the environment and are cheaper in comparison to shop bought items.

Ingredients

You’ll need:

1 airtight container/Kilner or mason jar

1/2 roll of strong paper towels or squares made from an old tee shirt, pyjamas or brushed cotton sheet

250ml cooled, boiled water or distilled water

¼ teaspoon Vitamin E oil – this oil is a natural preservative

1 tablespoon fractionated coconut oil or other oils such as olive, almond, or jojoba

1 tablespoon liquid castile soap

3 drops Lavender essential oil

2 drops Roman Chamomile essential oil

3 drops Tea Tree essential oil

Both Lavender and Roman Chamomile essential oils help to promote skin regeneration while containing anti-inflammatory properties, which can help to relieve rashes and irritated/ inflamed skin, or even prevent them from occurring in the first place. Tea Tree essential oil contains anti-fungal as well as natural preservative properties. You could also use Geranium, Frankincense, Patchouli and Ylang Ylang.

As the facial wipes are so gentle, you could also use them as baby wipes.

Method

Cut the roll of paper towels in half, using a serrated knife and place one half into your container (you can use the other half to make cleaning wet wipes). If you’re using fabric, cut it into squares, crumple up and then place into your container. Gently combine all the ingredients together in a small bowl and pour the mixture over the wipes until they are moist, but not saturated. You could also add the solution to a spray bottle and spray onto cloth wipes in order to make a reusable product. Use the wipes within a month, unless you use distilled water which will help them last a little longer.

The Verdict

Sylvia says:

“One of the products that I make on a regular basis. They are cost effective, and easy to make. They are especially useful if you’re going on a journey - just take a small spray bottle filled with the mixture and a couple of wipes for a convenient way to freshen up”.