grapefruit cleanser

Mio, MI
Updated on Jul 8, 2011

Not only are natural treatments usually eco-friendly (think "going green"), but they are usually better for you and cheaper, too! Many people don't realize that everything we put on our skin gets absorbed by our skin, so when we put chemicals on our skin, that's absorbed, too. Think about the patches used for prescription drugs - skin absorption!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 - peel from 1 grapefruit
  • 2 tablespoons fresh grapefruit juice (from grapefruit above)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon borax

How To Make grapefruit cleanser

  • Step 1
    Mix all ingredients in a bowl and gently heat in the microwave or over a pan of water on the stovetop until very hot but not boiling. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool completely. Strain the mixture and pour into a clean container. To use: Use in place of soap to cleanse your skin.
  • Step 2
    keep in fridge when not using

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