Last Updated on July 23, 2019 by Diane Hoffmaster

Want to save money on your skincare routine? These DIY face cleaning pads are a great way to get clear skin on a budget! Homemade acne pads are simple to make and a very frugal skincare product for clear skin. They also use very natural ingredients, which means less chance of irritation. If you have sensitive skin, making your own homemade face products is a must! If you love homemade skincare products, check out my Gingerbread sugar scrub, too!

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Why should you make homemade face wipes?

Over the years, I have spent a lot of money on fancy face cleaning pads to treat acne. I used to have horrible skin as a teenager and now my own son is battling teenage acne. I hate having him put harsh chemicals on his face so I have been spending a fortune on facial cleansing pads with only natural ingredients. Do you have any idea how expensive those things are? WOW! A person could go broke just trying to treat their acne!

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For these DIY face cleaning pads, I included ingredients that I knew were good for removing oil, cleaning out pores, and killing bacteria. I love tea tree oil for fighting bacteria and you can add more or less, depending on how bad your acne is.

DIY Face Cleaning Pads Ingredients

Most of the ingredients in these homemade acne pads can be found in a large grocery store or drug store. However, shopping on Amazon makes it easy to find everything in one place so those links are below. Tea tree oil is a great antibacterial essential oil but doesn’t smell great. If you want additional essential oils, add a few drop of your favorite scent, however, make sure it is relatively gentle. Here are the ingredients and supplies you will need for these DIY acne pads:

1 TBSP Dr. Bronner’s organic castile liquid soap
4 to 5 drops tea tree oil
2 TBSP witch hazel
1 TBSP white vinegar
1 cup distilled water
Cotton rounds
Small, round container to store these face cleaning pads in. Either repurpose a facial wipes container or buy 4 ounce mason jars.

How do I make my own acne pads?

Okay, you have assembled the supplies for your face cleaning pads, you are ready to get started. Follow these simple directions and your DIY facial cleaning pads will be ready in no time.

Into a medium bowl or jar with lid, combine the soap, tea tree oil, witch hazel, vinegar and distilled water. Mix thoroughly.
Place the cotton rounds into the jar you will be using for storage.
Pour the liquid over the cotton rounds until they are saturated. You will have plenty of liquid left over. Just screw the lid on the jar and save it to use on another batch of DIY acne pads.
To use, just grab the face cleaning pads and rub one on your face, concentrating on the oily areas. You can make this milder by adding more water if you have particularly sensitive skin. Use once daily or as needed, whenever you are in need of acne treatment.

Create Less Waste With Reusable Diy Tea Tree Toner Pads

Want to make tea tree toner pads that you don’t have to throw away? You can buy reusable cotton pads and then just toss them into a small mesh bag before putting them in the washing machine. Keep in mind, you should NOT use these as makeup remover pads! These face cleaning pads contain astringents which are not safe for eyes. Use these on your skin only as a homemade acne treatment. Print out the recipe below to get started!

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