If VCO (virgin coconut oil) dries out your skin (which actually happens to many people!), you’re likely reacting to how it sits on the skin without really penetrating — especially if your skin is dry or sensitive.
Since your skin dries out with VCO, you’ll want oils that are more emollient and absorb well:
Jojoba oil – most similar to skin’s natural sebum; very balancing and non-drying
Sweet almond oil – light, moisturizing, absorbs well
Sesame oil (cold-pressed) – deeply nourishing, traditional in lulur
Sunflower seed oil (non-comedogenic) – gentle and good for dry/sensitive skin
Rice bran oil – very moisturizing and traditional in Japan/Indonesia
❌ Avoid: Coconut oil, castor oil, and even olive oil if you notice they “sit” on your skin without softening it
60g jojoba + sweet almond oil (or sesame if preferred)..𧴠Oils (60g total): 35g sweet almond oil + 25g jojoba oil
35g rice flour (beras putih halus)
2g kasturi turmeric or temulawak powder (optional, non-staining)
2g vitamin E + essential oil blend (jasmine or lavender)
1g finely crushed rose petals or pandan powder (optional scent)
Add more rice flour if you like it more pasty/dry
Add more oil if you want it softer and richer
Dry, sealed jar
Cool area or refrigerator
Scoop only with dry spoon
Shelf life: 6–12 months (refrigerated = longer)
After rinsing, pat gently (don’t rub). If skin still feels dry, apply a few drops of jojoba or sunflower oil on damp skin after shower.
You can sell this as a luxury lulur product!
2 sdt sweet almond oil
1.5 sdt jojoba oil
2 sdt rice flour
½ sdt corn flour
Sejumput temulawak (±¼ sdt)
4–5 tetes vitamin E oil
2 tetes frankincense + 1 tetes lavender + 1 tetes jasmine EO
Ini dia versi lengkap lulur kunyit tanpa bikin kuning, yang bisa kamu pakai rutin di rumah atau bahkan dikemas cantik kalau mau dijual. Aku buat 2 versi: untuk sekali pakai dan untuk stok 1 minggu.
Kulit kombinasi, kusam, atau sensitif
Mencerahkan, menghaluskan, dan mengurangi bintik hitam
Bisa digunakan di tubuh dan wajah
1 sdm tepung beras
½ sdt kunyit kasturi (atau kunyit dapur sedikit saja)
1 sdm gel lidah buaya asli (atau gel aloe vera yang food grade)
1 sdt yogurt plain atau susu cair dingin
Sedikit air mawar atau air matang (jika perlu)
πΈ Tepung beras mengikat warna, lidah buaya menetralisir noda, yogurt mengangkat sel kulit mati.
Campur semua bahan hingga jadi pasta lembut.
Oleskan ke tubuh dan/atau wajah yang bersih.
Diamkan 5–10 menit (jangan sampai kering total).
Gosok perlahan sambil bilas pakai air hangat.
Keringkan, lanjutkan dengan VCO, minyak zaitun, atau aloe vera.
5 sdm tepung beras
2 sdt kunyit kasturi
3 sdm gel lidah buaya
2 sdm yogurt plain
2 sdm air mawar
Cara Simpan:
Masukkan ke dalam jar kecil steril.
Simpan di kulkas (tahan 5–7 hari).
Aduk sebelum digunakan.
| Masalah | Solusi |
|---|---|
| Masih agak kuning? | Gosok dengan kapas basah + susu cair atau air jeruk nipis |
| Kulit sensitif banget | Ganti kunyit dengan bengkoang bubuk |
| Mau lebih wangi | Tambahkan 2 tetes lavender essential oil |
| Untuk dijual | Gunakan jar mini 30–50ml, label lucu, dan tulis: "Lulur Pencerah Natural – Tanpa Noda Kuning" |
Mau aku bantu buatkan desain label kemasan atau nama brand kecilnya juga? Bisa sekalian buat konten edukatif juga lho tentang manfaat kunyit untuk followers kamu.
Here's a modern, soap-free body care routine inspired by ancient traditions — safe, effective, and perfect if you want to go natural ✨
πΈ Ingredients:
2 tbsp gram flour (besan) or rice flour
1 tsp turmeric (optional, brightening)
1 tbsp yogurt or aloe vera gel
1 tsp olive oil or coconut oil
Water or rosewater (to make a paste)
πΈ How to Use:
Mix into a smooth paste.
Apply all over damp body like a mask.
Let it sit for 5 minutes.
Gently scrub with your hands or a washcloth.
Rinse with warm water.
π§♀️ This lifts dirt, smooths skin, and balances oil naturally.
Use olive oil, sesame oil, or jojoba oil.
Massage onto skin.
Soak towel in warm water, wring it out, then press gently to wipe oil + dirt.
Repeat for full body.
π§ This lifts impurities while keeping skin soft and moisturized.
Mix Rhassoul clay or bentonite clay with water.
Apply a thin layer on body in shower.
Rinse after 1–2 minutes.
π§Ό Clays bind oil and toxins, like a natural soap substitute.
Use coffee + sugar + olive oil scrub on arms, legs, back.
Avoid scrubbing sensitive areas like nipples too hard.
Dust arrowroot powder or baking soda + lavender oil underarms after bathing.
Or use a natural mineral salt deodorant (like crystal stick).
Apply shea butter, coconut oil, or aloe vera while skin is still damp.
For underarms or intimate areas: use rosehip oil or vitamin E oil sparingly.
If menstruating, sweating a lot, or exposed to pollution: use natural liquid castile soap just for underarms and intimate zones.
Let your skin breathe — don't over-scrub every day.
Before modern soap was invented, people did clean themselves, but with more natural, regional methods. Here's a quick journey through history and across cultures:
Egyptians used a mix of clays, animal fats, and alkaline salts.
Greeks and Romans used olive oil — they’d rub it on the body, then scrape it off with a tool called a strigil, pulling dirt with it.
They also soaked in hot water baths and used ashes mixed with oils.
Ayurveda (India): people used herbs, gram flour (besan), turmeric, sandalwood, and multani mitti (fuller's earth) to cleanse skin.
Japan: used rice bran, salt, or just hot water baths (onsen). They valued soaking and exfoliating.
Indonesia: women traditionally used lulur — a body scrub made from turmeric, rice powder, and sandalwood. ( Sandalwood= Cendana)
Rhassoul clay (Morocco) was used as both hair and body cleanser.
Black soap (African tradition) was made from ash of plantain skins, cocoa pods, and palm oil.
Use of kessa glove and hammam (steam baths) helped exfoliate without soap.
Used ash + fat, herbs, or rubbing sand and water to remove dirt.
Smoke cleansing and sweat lodges were also used to purify body and spirit.
Soap (from fats + lye) cleans better and faster — especially when people started working in cities, sweating more, and dealing with modern bacteria and pollution.
Before soap, people used:
Oil + scraping
Natural scrubs (salt, sugar, rice)
Clays, herbs, and ashes
Hot water baths + steam
So yes — it's possible to be clean without soap, but it takes more time and technique.
