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Green Tea Toner
2 oz.Green Tea
5 drops Lavender essential oil
5 drops Geranium essential oil
Mix up this bottle of tea and essential oils to balance the pH of your skin after cleansing. It's easy... it's cooling... and it leaves
your skin feeling refreshed! Place the ingredients in a glass bottle. Essential oils do not dissolve in water or tea so be sure to shake
this mixture well before each use to make sure the essential oils are dispersed. Use a cotton pad to apply to face and neck area after cleansing. Yum!!
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Chamomile and Ylang-Ylang Face Elixir Face elixirs are nothing like commercial night creams-more like a treat than a treatment. On a clean face before bed, the elixir melts into the skin in about 20 minutes, leaving no oily residue. You drift off to sleep amid beautiful aromas and wake up to skin that feels soft and smells beautiful.
This particular elixir is best for normal or sensitive skin. The bright apple fragrance of the Chamomile
combines with the sweetness of the Ylang-Ylang to
create an easy, fruity fragrance, comforting to mind and body. Chamomile is soothing, and Ylang-Ylang helps regulate the skin. The base oils of apricot kernel, squalene, and rose hip seed oils are emollient and rejuvenating and easily absorbed into the skin.
10 milliliters apricot kernel oil
2 1/2 milliliters squalene
2 1/2 millileters rose hip seed oil
6 drops of Chamomile Oil
4 drops of Ylang-Ylang Oil
Combine the apricot kernel oil with the squalene and rose hip seed oil. Stir with a stirring stick to mix. Add the drops of essences. Store in a small
bottle and keep for up to 4 months. Shake before using.
This recipe is from "Aroma" by Mandy Aftel and Daniel Patterson |
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Refreshing Summer Body Splash
1/2 cup witch hazel
1/2 cup bottled spring water
5-8 drops lemon essential oil
8 oz. glass bottle with a small neck, such as a cruet or oil and
vinegar style bottle
Pour the witch hazel and bottled water into the glass bottle. Attach
the cap and shake well. Add the lemon essential oil, one drop at a
time, until it reaches the desired scent strength. Attach the cap and
shake well. Note: Shake well before each use. Keep the bottle tightly
closed and away from sunlight when not in use. If you store the
product in your bathroom cabinet, use it within one week. It will
last for one month if refrigerated. )0( Brought to you by AromaThyme.com |
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Cucumber-Honey Toner
- Makes 1/2 cup -
Ingredients
1 medium cucumber, peeled and cut into pieces
2 teaspoons honey
Directions
Puree cucumber in a blender. Line a sieve with cheesecloth and set the sieve over a glass bowl or measuring cup. Pour the cucumber puree through the sieve and let it stand for 15 minutes for the juices to drip into the bowl. Pour the clear juice into a clean bottle and add honey.
To use, shake the bottle and saturate a cotton pad with the lotion. Sweep over face, neck and chest morning and night, and let it air dry (about 3 to 4 minutes). Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Makes about 1/2 cup.
Note: Honey should not be fed to infants under one year of age. Honey is a safe and wholesome food for children and adults.
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Easy Lavender Body Powder - 2/3 cup arrowroot powder
- 2/3 cup corn starch
- 6 tbsp. white clay*
- 3 tbsp. dried lavender
*Clay available at most health food stores Grind whole Lavender flowers in a clean coffee grinder to desired fineness. Use a glass bowl, mix arrowroot powder, cornstarch and Lavender. Optional to add a few drops of essential oil to boost scent. Stir. Store in a glass sealed container. Nice as a gift in a shaker bottle with holes in the top. |
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Body Splash Here's a great tip for the hot summer. Create a fresh all over body splash. - Combine 4oz. Witch Hazel, 4 oz. Mineral Water
- 40 drops Lavender
- 10 drops Sandalwood
Combine and pour into an 8oz. glass bottle or jar. Use anytime you need a refreshing lift. Refreshing Summer Body Splash - 1/2 cup witch hazel
- 1/2 cup bottled spring water
- 5-8 drops lemon essential oil
- 8 oz. glass bottle with a small neck, such as a cruet or oil and
- vinegar style bottle
Pour the witch hazel and bottled water into the glass bottle. Attach the cap and shake well. Add the lemon essential oil, one drop at a time, until it reaches the desired scent strength. Attach the cap and shake well. Note: Shake well before each use. Keep the bottle tightly closed and away from sunlight when not in use. If you store the product in your bathroom cabinet, use it within one week. It will last for one month if refrigerated. Refreshing Body Spray
As we head into summer this will come in handy. Keep in refrigerator if desired. Directions: For a refreshing lift create this body spray Combine all the ingredients. Place in a pump spray bottle. |
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Herbal Skin Toners And Tonics Basics and Recipes Toners are used after cleansing or any other time to remove grime and residue build up from the skin. Toners can bring a refreshing, healhty and clean glow to the skin. Toner Bases
These bases can be used separately or blended with the exception of the vegetable glycerine. Glycerine should be blended in using small amounts. - Distilled water
- Pure spring water
- Witch Hazel - Astringent
- Rose water- Softening, moisturizing
- Vegetable glyceryn
- Aloe Vera Gel - Softening, reduces inflammation
- Vinegar - Astringent
Herbs For Oily Skin - Rosemary
- Lemon herbs (balm, grass, verbena)
- Sage
Essential Oils For Oily Skin - Citrus oils
- Neroli
- Juniper
- Clary sage
- Pettigraine
Herbs For Dry, Sensitive or Mature Skin Essential Oils For Dry, Sensitive or Mature Skin - Sandalwood
- Rose oils
- Lavender
- Carrot
- Patchouli
- Rose geranium
Vitamin E
A vitamin E capsule can be added to your finished product to help preserve it or you can store it in the refrigerator for about a week. Basic Herbal Skin Toner By Infusion - 2 Tbsp dry herbs or
- 3 handfuls of fresh herbs Add to:
- 2 cups of boiling pure spring water
Remove from the heat and let sit for 1-2 hours to cool and steep. Avoid boiling the herbs (leaves, flowers). If you are using roots, decoct them separately then blend it in with the herbal infusion. Bottle and refrigerate. Herbal Skin Toner - Glyceryn Witch Hazel Infusion Blend: - 1/2 cup prepared and cooled herbal infusion
- 1/2 cup Witch Hazel
- 1 tsp. vegetable glyceryn
Herb / Essential Oil Toner Base -
1E /2 cup Witch Hazel1/2 cup fresh chopped herbs or 1/4 dried herbs -
35 drops essential oils -
2 Tbsp aloe vera gel -
1 Vitamin capsule (optional) Tincture herbs in witch hazel 1-2 weeks. Strain and add remaining ingredients. Squeeze out the contents of one vitamin E capsule or store in the refrigerator.
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Lemon Balm Astringent Toner 1 cup Water 1/2 cup Vodka 1/2 cup Lemon Balm 1/2 cup Witch Hazel Mix the ingredients together, and place in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Let sit for 2 weeks and strain into a clean bottle. |
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Citrus-Mint Body Splash Orange �?10 drops
Mandarin �?10 drops
Lemon �?6 drops
Grapefruit �?6 drops
Peppermint �?5 drops
Blend the essential oils together in an amber bottle. Next in an 8 ounce PET plastic bottles put 2 ml of Emulsifier then add the essential oils. Mix (shake) very well. Then add 2 ounces of white vinegar and again shake very well. Then fill the rest of the bottle with distilled water. Shake well before use. Splash this on after your shower. It is very invigorating and should help energize you throughout your day! Source: www.BirchhillHappenings.com |
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HERB TONIC FOR HEALTHY PLANTS
1 1/2 teaspoon dried plantain herb
1/2 teaspoon dried horsetail herb
1/2 teaspoon dried nettle
1/2 teaspoon dried yarrow
1 clove garlic
1 kelp tablet (about 150 micrograms) crushed
6 cups boiling water
Combine all ingredients, pour on the water, and let steep, covered, for 5 minutes. Strain and use to water herbs. Or make a sun tea, letting the herbs steep all day. This tonic provides nutrients that herbs needs, and helps keeps pests away. |
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Herbal Astringent for Oily Skin and Skin Treatments 1 ounce Chamomile 3 tablespoons Witch hazel 1/2 teaspoon Cider vinegar 1 ounce Peppermint extract 8 ounces Water Few drops of peppermint -- extract 1/4 teaspoon Boric acid -- optional Boil chamomile, witch hazel, vinegar, peppermint and water. Cool and strain. Add remaining ingredients in a spray bottle and shake. Keep refrigerated. |
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Chamomile Astringent You will need: - 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint (or 2 tbsp dried)
- 2 tbsp dried chamomile flowers, crushed
- 4 cups water
Combine ingredients in a small saucepan. Boil for 10 minutes, then remove from heat and allow to steep for 5 minutes. Strain liquid into a jar, cover and refrigerate. Will keep 2 weeks refrigerated. Apply w/ cotton balls to skin. Especially good for very oily skin. |
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Harvest Skin Toner: The Mayan Secret Formula
Simple Solution
This ancient Mayan beauty formula is an impossibly easy-to-make skin
toner that rivals if not exceeds anything store-bought. This time of
year is a perfect time to introduce you to this wonderful toner, since
it is made with harvest ingredients such as cucumbers and carrots,
easily picked up at most Farmer's Markets, or better yet from your own
garden.
Cucumbers have the same pH as the skin, and its juice is very
softening and emollient. Carrots are rich in vitamin A and minerals
that nourish and heal the skin, helping to keep it from aging. The
herb spearmint stimulates and cleanses the skin with its antibacterial
and antiseptic properties, and chamomile is not only rich in minerals,
but helps prevent wrinkles, is moisturizing, and anti-inflammatory.
Add a little lemon juice, and you are set. I've learned some tips and
suggestions, as this is one of my favorite formulas in 'Better Basics
for the Home'.
A good time to make this toner is when the harvest is bountiful. If
you don't own a juicer, borrow one to make large batches. You can also
make just a week's worth of this toner at a time.
Zazil Toner
1/4 cup cucumber juice
1/8 cup carrot juice
1/2 cup spearmint infusion
1/4 cup chamomile infusion (avoid if you are sensitive to ragweed)
1/2 cup lemon juice
Make the cucumber juice and carrot juice. Make strong spearmint and
chamomile teas, and let cool. Combine all the ingredients in a glass
jar and shake to blend. If you freeze the mixture in ice cube trays,
just pop out a cube and rub it over your face, then put the cube in
the refrigerator and use the toner over the next few days. |
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Lemon Facial Toner
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
Grated zest of 1 lemon
1 cup distilled water
2/3 cup witch hazel
Combine all ingredients in a bottle, seal with a stopper.
Shake well before each use. Keeps for a month in the fridge.
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Grapefruit Abrasive Cleanser
1 cup of fine grade pumice
1/2 cup of clay powder
2 tblsp. of grapefruit essential oil
1/4 cup of baking soda
1/2 cup of boiling water
Mix all ingredients together and stir. Store in a labeled airtight container. To use apply gently with a damp sponge or cloth and scrub.
Use a light touch on fiberglass fixtures. |
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