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Recipe

Clarifying Clay Cleanser

A gentle clay cleanser designed to refresh oily skin and leave it feeling clean, balanced, and comfortably clarified.
Absorbs Excess Oil
Clarifies Skin
Less Oily Feel
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Skin Type

Oily

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Recipe Type

Cleansing

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Frequency

2–5 Times / Week

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Ingredients

5
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Ingredients (30 mL)

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Preparation Steps

🔸 Step 1

Add Chamomile Water to a clean glass beaker.

🔸 Step 2

Add Vegetable Glycerin and stir gently.

🔸 Step 3

Slowly sprinkle in Kaolin Clay, mixing as you go to help reduce clumps.

🔸 Step 4

Add Aloe Vera Gel and stir until the texture looks smooth and creamy.

🔸 Step 5

Add 1-2 drops of Tea Tree Essential Oil and mix thoroughly.

🔸 Step 6

Transfer to a clean jar and label with the recipe name and date.

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Packaging Tip:

Use a small glass jar with a wide opening, as the texture is thicker than a gel cleanser.

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Dermatologist's View

"This type of cleanser can be a good option for oily skin that benefits from a little more absorbency without moving into a harsh or stripping routine. Kaolin helps lift excess oil from the skin’s surface, while the overall formula stays gentler than many conventional clarifying cleansers."

Naturopath's View

"This recipe brings together ingredients often appreciated in simpler botanical skincare for oily or unbalanced skin. Kaolin clay helps give the formula a soft purifying feel, chamomile offers a calmer water-based foundation, and tea tree adds a more focused, fresh note. Balanced with aloe vera and a touch of glycerin, it feels clarifying without losing the gentle, skin-comforting side of the routine."

Understanding This Recipe

🌿 Purpose

A creamy clay cleanser designed for oily skin that wants a more clarifying cleanse without the feel of a harsh foaming wash.
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Clean & Simple Ingredients
Plant-Based
Glass Packaging
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Whisper of Botanicals - Aloe Vera Gel - 100 mL (3.38 fl oz)

Aloe Vera Gel

$18.95
Whisper of Botanicals - Chamomile Essence Water - 100 mL (3.38 fl oz)

Chamomile Essence Water

$19.95
Whisper of Botanicals - Kaolin Clay - 55 g (1.94 oz)

Kaolin Clay

$9.95
Whisper of Botanicals - Vegetable Glycerin - 100 mL (3.38 fl oz)

Vegetable Glycerin

$12.95
Whisper of Botanicals - Organic Tea Tree Essential Oil - 10 mL (0.34 fl oz)

Organic Tea Tree Essential Oil

$12.95

A Gentle Note on DIY Skincare

The information and recipes provided on this page are intended for educational and informational purposes only. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition.

DIY skincare formulations should always be used with care. Individual skin responses may vary, and it is recommended to patch-test new formulations before applying them to the face.

Whisper of Botanicals is not responsible for the preparation, use, or outcomes of DIY formulations created by users.
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