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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!!!
CHAMOMILE AND HONEY MASK 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
FEVERFEW COMPLEXION MILK 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
FENNEL CLEANSER 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
LEMON VERBENA HAIR RINSE 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
ROSEWATER SKIN CREAM 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
SAGE TEA HAIR RINSE 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
LAVENDAR BUBBLE BATH
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.
***NOTE**Lavendar is the most widely used essential oil, 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.
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