What are the best homemade face cleansers for different skin types and concerns. Discover DIY cleansers using ingredients like yogurt, honey, oatmeal, almonds, eggs, berries, gram flour and more.

Homemade Face Cleansers for All Skin Types and Concerns

Cleansing is the most crucial part of any skincare routine. No amount of stellar skincare products can make up for a face that has not been well cleansed. Oddly, however, an alarming number of cleansers are overly acidic, too harsh, and biting for our dew-starved skin. Some formulas can strip the skin of precious natural oils, while others are too light to wash away extra sebum and product residue, especially if your complexion is oily.

As the market is flooded with a myriad of face cleansers, we are going to unveil homemade cleansers that rival the abilities of luxe store-bought formulas. No matter how high-maintenance your skin may be – these homemade face cleansers will give your skin an instant glow-up.

Yogurt Face Cleanser

What do you need? Yogurt and cucumber.

How to make it? Blend a tablespoon of yogurt with half a cucumber to form a paste. Apply this mix evenly onto your face, let it sit for 15 minutes, and then wash it off with lukewarm water.

Honey Cleanser

What do you need? Honey and aloe vera gel.

How to make it? In a bowl, mix a tablespoon of raw organic honey and half a teaspoon of aloe vera. Apply this paste to your face, let it sit for 15-20 minutes, and then rinse it off with cold water.

Oatmeal Cleanser

What do you need? Oatmeal and milk.

How to make it? Simmer a cup of oatmeal in half a liter of water for 30 minutes. Strain the liquid and apply it to your face and neck using a cotton ball. Rinse after 10-15 minutes. The remaining liquid can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Almond Cleanser

What do you need? Almonds and milk.

How to make it? Soak a handful of almonds overnight, then grind them into a smooth paste with cream or milk for extra hydration. Apply the resulting mask to your face and neck, let it sit for 15-20 minutes, and then rinse with water.

Egg-xactly! Cleanser

What do you need? Egg yolk and honey.

How to make it? Mix the yolk of one large egg with 1 teaspoon of organic honey. Stir the face pack well and apply it all over the face. You can also add a paste of 5-6 almonds to the mix for an extra dose of nourishment. Once the pack dries off well, rinse with lukewarm water to reveal glowing, youthful skin.

Very Berry Cleanser

What do you need? Strawberries and yogurt.

How to make it? Blend 2 teaspoons of yogurt and 2 ripe strawberries to make a thick paste. Apply by gently massaging it to your face. Keep it on for 5-7 minutes and then rinse off with cool water. This homemade cleanser will help remove excess sebum and oil from the face.

Gram Flour (Besan) Cleanser

What do you need? Gram flour/besan, curd, or malai.

How to make it? Mix 2 tablespoons of besan with curd, malai, or besan to prepare the pack and apply it all over the face. Gently massage, keep it on till it dries completely, and then wash off with cold water.

Tomato Cleanser

What do you need? Tomato and milk.

How to make it? Mix 2 teaspoons of tomato pulp along with 1 teaspoon of milk to form a paste. Apply this cleanser to your face, leave it on for 10 minutes, and then rinse off with water.

Watermelon Cleanser

What do you need? Watermelon.

How to make it? The malic acid in watermelon works on the skin to exfoliate and help you get rid of the tan. It also hydrates the skin and seals the moisture giving the skin a dewy glow. All you need to do is rub in watermelon pulp on your face and wash it off after 20 minutes.

Pomegranate Juice Cleanser

What do you need? Pomegranate juice and milk.

How to make it? Mix equal parts of pomegranate juice and chilled milk to form a paste. Scrub it on your face for a couple of minutes, then wash with cold water and pat dry.

MyGlamm Recommended Cleansers

MyGlamm Superfoods Watermelon And Raspberry Face Wash is chock-full of skin-loving ingredients and is extra gentle, making it a dream for sensitive skin. It’s also glow-inducing and smells incredible.

MyGlamm Superfoods Cacao And Berry Face Wash is packed with hydrators that nourish dew-starved skin, leaving it bright and juicy without that tight feeling after cleansing.

MyGlamm Youthfull Hydrating Foam is another great option for keeping your skin hydrated and glowing.