Having four children is one of the best parts of my life…it’s also one of the most frustrating. If I don’t shower before my husband leaves for work, I generally have two options: take a shower with an audience (and this audience opens and closes the shower door, often tossing in non-water-resistant objects in the shower floor) or go stinky for the day.
I’m all about trying to expedite my routines. To date, I’ve found that since I’ve cut my hair short, I can use a 2-in-1 shampoo/conditioner; I shave my legs with this, too (also, using Bob’s razor is quicker because he remembers to change his blade! Shhhh…don’t tell him, please!); and now, I’ve found a way to wash my face morning and night that only takes a minute…at most!
I tripped over a website called http://www.simpleorganizedliving.com/ the other day. Not only did I find a lot of good ideas for cooking ahead (another post, dear friends!), but the author posted a recipe for facial cleanser/moisturizer. I made some up, and I love it!!
Here’s the link to the original recipe (http://www.simpleorganizedliving.com/2011/02/23/homemade-facewash/), but I, of course, had to tweak it just a bit.
6 T castor oil
(yes, the same stuff that does NOT bring on labor)
3 T olive oil
(I used cold-pressed extra-virgin because that’s what I already had)
10 drops lavender essential oil
(for stress-relieving properties)
(Thanks, Mom, for the lavender!!)
I use a cute bottle I found at Dillons, Wal-mart, Target, Aldi’s…take your pick because I can’t remember, and squeeze a little onto a cotton ball.
Jul 09, 2012 @ 09:28:53
I can see how it would moisturize your face, but how does it clean it? I’m still looking for lilac essential oil though. They didn’t have it at the health food store where we got the lavendar. Have a Greeeeeeeeaaaaaaat day!