Basil Face Wash: Great for Acne-prone Skin

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This recipe is a little unusual but basil doesn’t just taste great its unbelievably good for your skin too. Basil has healing properties that will calm the inflammation and bacteria that cause acne.

Research found basil to be effective against numerous bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus and others—even some that have become resistant to common antibiotics. Some studies have even shown that washing your produce in a solution containing basil essential oil can help kill any remaining bacteria before eating.

This home DIY basil face wash is also great for achieving that smooth youthful complexion we all love. It possess pro-vitamin A and vitamin K, both essential to keep healthy inside and out.

What You’ll Need:

20-30 Fresh Basil Leaves
Water

Benefits of the Ingredients:

Basil

Anti-inflammatory: This natural property works with the antibacterial action to tame redness and reduce acne breakouts. You can also try wet basil leaves under your eyes to calm puffy eyes and reduce dark circles.

Antioxidants: Like most herbs, basil has antioxidants, which help protect the skin from free radical damage, slowing the appearance of aging and remove dark spots.

Soothing: Basil can help soothe eczema and rashes, imparting a calming feel to the skin and helping you find relief from itching and burning.

Instructions:
Crush the fresh basil leaves in order to release the natural oils – you can do this either with a wooden spoon or sub with a mortar and pestle. Add water to the crushed basil paste, apply to the face allowing for the face wash to sit for 3-5 minute, then rinse the basil face wash off with water.

Instead of using it as a wash, try it as a weekly mask for longer lasting benefits.

What You’ll Need:
20-30 Fresh Basil Leaves
Organic plain yogurt (optional)

Benefits of the Ingredients:

Organic Yogurt:

Contains zinc, calcium, vitamin B1, B2, B6 and B12, protein and yeast

Zinc: helps fight off acne owing to its anti-inflammatory properties

Calcium: is a natural source of antioxidants that help in cell renewal to protect against premature aging.

B Vitamins: are great to increase blood circulation and prevent acne

Protein: leaves skin instantly more radiant. 

Basil face mask – Instructions: Use the paste and leave on the face for up to 20 minutes. For added benefits add 1tsp of organic yogurt to your paste, then apply to the face and leave on for up to 20 minutes. Again, rinse the basil face mask off with water.

How about unclogging our pores with a basil toner?

What You’ll Need:
20-30 Fresh Basil Leaves
Boiling Water

Basil toner – Instructions: Use the basil paste (the grinded basil leaves) and add two cup of boiling water to the bowl, steep the basil leaves for 15 minutes, then strain and let cool. Store the basil toner in a glass container in the refrigerator and use morning and evening. Moisten cotton balls with the tonic and apply to your face and neck.

Enjoy instant glowing skin. I would love to hear your thoughts on the basil wash/mask/toner.