Here’s a DIY skin cleanser that I made for myself a few months ago and I’ve really liked using it. This easy-to-make scrub is an inexpensive, natural way to exfoliate your skin on both face and body. Baking soda is the main ingredient and I like to add Lemon and Rosemary Essential Oils to give it a great scent.
If you are on a tight budget or don’t have any essential oils on hand, you can just use the baking soda and water—it works just as well that way and some of you may even prefer it unscented. Use this 1 to 2 times a week to exfoliate (just once a week for sensitive skin)—your skin will feel so soft and smooth after using this! And exfoliating helps give your skin a healthy glow, so it’s worth it to take the time to do this.
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LEMON-ROSEMARY EXFOLIATING CLEANSER by NancyC
Makes 1 cup (16 [1-Tablespoon] applications for face; 4 [1/4 cup] applications for body)
- 1 cup baking soda
- 4 drops Lemon Essential Oil
- 2 drops Rosemary Essential Oil
- water, as directed
In a small bowl, blend baking soda with the Lemon and Rosemary Essential Oils. Place mixture in a glass or plastic jar or container with lid that you can keep near your sink or on a bathroom shelf. If you have an extra Tablespoon-size scoop, keep that in or near the jar–it comes in handy when using the scrub.
FOR FACE: When ready to use, first splash your clean face with warm water to dampen skin. Then scoop out 1 Tablespoon of the baking soda-essential oil mixture from your jar and put in a small container or in the palm of your hand (I just use the palm of my hand). Add about 1/2 Tablespoon water to the baking soda-essential oil mixture and blend with your finger to make a smooth paste. Apply this paste to your face gently and in a circular motion, avoiding eye area. Scrub gently for 2 to 5 minutes, then rinse off with warm water.
FOR BODY: Use 1/4 cup baking soda-essential oil mixture for an exfoliating body scrub. Blend 1/4 cup (or 4 Tablespoons) baking soda mixture with 2 Tablespoons water in a small container to make a paste. In your shower, dampen skin, then turn off water in shower as you apply the paste to your body in circular motion and scrub gently for about 5 minutes. When finished, turn shower water on again and rinse paste off completely.
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This is a nice way to pamper your skin and it feels so refreshing! Plus it’s so affordable to make! Do you make any of your own skin care products?
NancyC 
19 responses to “Lemon-Rosemary Exfoliating Cleanser”
An amazing post! Have been using baking soda as exfoliator for a while. Adding essential oils is an awesome idea.
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Yes, I love the scent of the oils but it’s great that it works well without them, too! It’s nice that good skin care doesn’t have to be expensive! 🙂
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Absolutely
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Sounds wonderful! I’ll have to try it!
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Sounds like a good solution.
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Wow, so simple and cheap! Will definitely give this a try.
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Hope you like it! 🙂
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I have been having such a love affair with DIY body stuff like this! Love the rosemary in this – will definitely be making!!
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I love this kind of stuff too, Liz, and these DIY recipes are so easy!
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What a wonderful completely natural cleanser. I will have to try this. I was also reading about epsom salt and how good it is for the skin, have you ever tried that?
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I haven’t made a cleanser with Epsom salt yet, but I have made some bath salts-here’s a link to the post for that if you’re interested!
http://nancycreative.com/2013/05/16/peppermint-tea-tree-bath-salts-and-25-other-uses-for-epsom-salt/
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Great Post Nancy! I have never made my own skin products but this sounds super easy and great for your skin. Thanks for the inspiration
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I love an easy and effective DIY. I definitely have to give this cleanser a try. Amazing post.
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Hi Nancy, what a great idea, the lemon and rosemary together sound like the perfect scent.
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Yes, I love the smell of this scrub!
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I’ve never used baking soda this way before! Thanks for the post! It is wonderful! Another great use of the baking soda! Greets, Mottingham Carpet Cleaners Ltd.
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Yes, baking soda is great–it has so many different uses!
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Really wonderful cleanser recipe! I can’t wait to try it! Thanks for sharing!
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You’re welcome! 🙂
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