Cleansers are very important skin care products and integral to maintaining the beauty and hygiene of the skin. Face cleansers come in a variety of forms like gel, cream, powder or simply wipes. It is not compulsory to choose a market-based cleanser since these are often expensive and may contain harsh chemicals. Instead, opt to make your own face cleanser at home using simple, easily available ingredients.

• Cleanser using chickpea flour and turmeric powder
  The very simple and traditional approach to face cleansers is using chickpea flour and turmeric powder. Chickpea flour has skin lightening properties which are useful to reduce the pigmentation and dark patches. It also controls excess oil production and it is helpful to soften your skin. Turmeric powder is rich with antibacterial and antiseptic properties. In order to make the paste, you can add a small quantity of milk and you have to apply this paste on your face for 10 minutes which can be rinsed off later with cold water. This is an excellent way of making a face cleanser at home. Take care that proper hygiene measures are used while preparing the cleanser and applying it on the skin.
• Cleanser using a mixture of cucumber and curd
  Quite a few other ingredients can also come in handy to prepare a great face cleanser at home include cucumber and curd. Cucumber is an excellent cleanser with skin tightening properties. It also reduces skin pigmentation, blemishes, and wrinkles. For the preparation of the face cleanser, you need to prepare cucumber juice using a blender. Take care that the cucumber is peeled. You have to then add 2 to 3 tablespoons of fresh curd to the cucumber juice and you can apply the mixture onto the face and neck area. Once the pack is dry you can rinse your face with cold water.
• Honey as a face cleanser
  Honey itself is a great facial cleanser with antibacterial, anti-infective and probiotic properties. It is very gentle on the skin and it provides deep nourishment to all types of skin by balancing moisture and oil content effectively. This recipe requires you to add a small quantity of milk into the honey after which you can apply this paste on the face and neck. Wash it off using cold water once the pack dries. Honey nourishes your skin as well as provides bleaching benefits to the skin.
• Oatmeal as a face cleanser
  Oatmeal is a great exfoliating agent and cleanser. It is power packed with astringent and anti-inflammatory properties. For the preparation of this face cleanser, you have to add oatmeal with milk, a few drops of honey and a small quantity of water for desired consistency. This paste can be applied on the face and neck area. You can then gently scrub your face using this paste after a few minutes. It forms a very effective natural cleanser and gives your skin a healthy glow.