Rose Skin Toner Recipe
-3 1/2 C witch hazel
-1/2 C dried rose petals
-5 sprigs of rosemary
Mix ingredients together making sure it is all blended well. Strain. Splash on your face after cleaning skin.
Pine Scented Toner for Men or Women
-1 C fresh pine needles
-1 C distilled water
-1/4 C witch hazel
Place the pine needles in a small pan on the stove and cover with the water. Bring the water to a boil, then remove the pan from the heat. Allow the pine water to cool completely. Strain off the pine needles and discard. Add the witch hazel and stir well. Pour the toner into a clean bottle. Apply to your skin with a clean cotton ball. Do not rinse. Store in a cool, dark place.
Grape Toner
-5 grapes, crushed
-Water
-1 tsp Swedish Bitters
Dip cotton swab into toner and swab on face. Leave on.
Banana Face Mask
-2 Vitamin E capsules
-1 small ripe banana
-1/2 soft mango
-1 egg yolk
Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth. Massage gently all over face and neck creating a thick layer. Let sit for 10 minutes, sit, relax, daydream of pool boys and tropical waves and then rinse off with cool water. This will leave skin feeling moisturized, nourished and super-soft.
Banana Honey Face Mask
-1 ripe banana
-1 tbsp honey
-1 egg yolk
-1 tbsp oats
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mash into a creamy paste, using fork. Apply this rich, hydrating pack to your face and leave on for 10 minutes. Remove gently with cool water, and then pat dry with a clean towel. This is a very nourishing treatment for dry skin, especially in the cold winter months to come.
Glorious Grapefruit Face Mask
-1 grapefruit
-1 small container plain yogurt
Remove the peel from the grapefruit, and break up the flesh into small segments and remove all seeds. Create a paste with the yogurt and fruit. Leave mixture in refrigerator for one hour. Apply the mask to your face and let sit for 10 minutes. Gently remove with cool water, then pat dry with a clean towel. This is a very soothing and rejuvenating mask for oily or normal skin.
Morning Glory Facial Spread
-2 tbsp sour cream
-1 tsp honey
-1 tbsp flour
-8 strawberries, mashed (no tops)
Mix all ingredients and smooth into paste. Apply a thick layer over face and neck. Relax and rest for 20 minutes and rinse with warm water. Your face will feel fresh, cooled and clean. Excellent for normal to oily complexions.
Lemon Rice Mask
-1 tbsp lemon rind
-2 tbsp baking soda
-1 tsp almond oil
-2 tbsp ground rice (in a coffee grinder)
-Enough water to make a paste
Grind rice and combine ingredients, mixing with water until mixture forms a light paste but is not watery.
Milky Way Morning Cleanser
-1 tbsp finely powdered oats
-1 tbsp finely powered almonds
-1/4 C fresh whole milk
Combine all ingredients and mix well. Massage over face and neck, using slow circular movements. Rinse well and follow with toner & moisturizer.
Refreshing Pore Cleanser Facial Steam
-3 C distilled water
-1 tsp yarrow
-1 tsp sage (or rosemary)
-1 tsp peppermint
Boil the 3 cups distilled water. Remove from heat and add the herbs to steep, with the lid on the pot, for about 5 minutes. Now, place the pot of herbs in a safe, stable place where you can sit comfortably for 10 minutes. Use a bath towel to create a tent over your head, shoulders, and steaming herb pot. With your eyes closed, breathe deeply and relax as you cleanse your pores with this wonderful, fragrant steam.
Important note: Please allow 8 to 10 inches between the steaming herb pot and your face so you wont' risk burning your skin.
Angel Water
-1 C apple cider vinegar
-5 tbsp rose petals
-4 tbsp sage leaves
-3 tbsp raspberry leaves
-2 tbsp rosemary
-3/4 C rosewater
Heat the vinegar and pour it over the herbs. Place mixture in a quart jar and cap it. (Do not use a metal lid) Shake daily for 10 days. Strain. Add rosewater to vinegar. Store, covered, in jars with nonmetallic lids.
Lip Balm/Gloss
-5 to 6 tbsp sweet almond, jojoba, castor, or quality vegetable oil
-1 tbsp beeswax
-2 tsp pure honey
-10 drops essential oil of spearmint or peppermint for a sweet taste, or tea tree for treatment of cold sores and chapped, flaky lips (optional)
-1/2 tube favorite colored moisturizing lipstick (optional)
Melt together the oil and beeswax, in a small saucepan over low heat, or in a double boiler just until wax is melted. Use the larger amount of oil if you want a thinner, glossier consistency. Remove from heat. Add honey and blend mixture thoroughly.
If you would like to add color to your gloss, add the piece of lipstick now, while the mixture is still hot. I usually divide the mixture into two containers; one for a colorless gloss and one for a rich cinnamon color gloss.
Stir the mixture(s) occasionally as it cools to prevent separation. It should have the consistency of petroleum jelly when ready.
If you choose to add an essential oil to your lip treatment, add it after the gloss has almost cooled and stir thoroughly.
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