Herbal Perfumes and Cosmetics
First of all I do not claim to be a physician, nor a cosmetologist.I simply know some home cosmetics and love natural methods of cleaning and refreshing the skin..
While reactions to most of the ingredients here are relatively rare, and it does seem silly to have to say this,
please note that it is possible to sustain an allergic reaction to any substance.
Be responsible. If you do not know an herb, don't pick it, and if you are
uncertain of its effect on your skin, do a skin test prior to using the recipes.
This can be done quite simply by mixing a small amount of the substance,
and applying it to the inner fold of your elbow, and leaving it for 24-48 hours.,
If there is any redness or itching, do not use that herb.
Lastly, an allergic reaction can occur at any time, EVEN if you have used the substance many times before.
IF YOU DEVELOP REDNESS, ITCHING, OR SWELLING,
AFTER USING THESE MIXTURES, DISCONTINUE THEM IMMEDIATELY!!!
This will smooth and soften dry skin
2 Tsps dried Chamomile flowers
3/4 cups of boiled water
1 tsp bran
1 Tsp clover honey
Boil flowers in the water, strain and discard flowers.
Mix the infusion with bran and honey.
Use the mixture on the face for about ten minutes
This will smooth and soften skin,
discourage blackheads,helps to fade blemishes
a handful feverfew
3/4 cups milk
Boil feverfew and milk for approx 20 minutes,.
Refrigerate
Use the mixture on the face for about fifteen minutes
quickly and gently cleanses away impurities
1 Tablespoon fennel seed
1 cup boilling water
2 tablespoons buttermilk
Crush the seed and steep for 20 minutes in water.
strain and discard the seeds.
add buttermilk to infusion
Keep residual refrigerated
Highlights and scents light hair
Boil a handfull of lemon verbena in water.
Strain and apply to hair leaving in about 5 minutes
Rinse in lukewarm to cool water
Scents, moisturizes, and softens skin
1 tsp beeswax
1/4 tsp honey
4tbsp almond oil
4 tbsp rosewater
Place in double boiler over hot water
Stir until blended
keep stirring gently til cooled
Softens and gives incredible shine
to dark or auburn hair
2 tablespoons sage
1 cup water
steep sage in hot water
Stir until blended
strain and use in final hair rinse
scents and soothes skin
bunch of lavendar
large bottle hypoallergenic organic shampoo
large clean jar
4 drops lavendar oil
Place lavendar in jar, heads down
add oil
let stand approx 2 weeks, tilting
jar occassionally.
and for good reason. It is one of the few
which is safe to put directly on the skin.
Allergic reactions to lavendar are almost unknown.
Lavendar is used in sleep pillows to promote sleep,
It is excellent for treating minor scrapes and burns and deters mosquitos.