Guest guest Posted April 18, 2002 Report Share Posted April 18, 2002 Hello: Here are recipes for astringents and toners. Lemon Refresher Good for: oily Use: daily Follow with: moisturizer Prep time: approx. 5 mins. Mix with: cup or bowl and spoon Store in: bottle or spritzer Yields: approx 24 treatments Special: very refreshing Juice of half a lemon 1/2 cup witch hazel Mix ingredients, store, and shake well before each use. Use approximately 1 tsp. per application. Parsley and Peppermint Astringent Good for: normal and oily skin Use: daily Follow with: moisturizer Prep time: approx. 35 mins Mix with: shake before use Store in: bottle or spritzer Yields: approx. 48 treatments 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley 1/4 cup fresh peppermint leaves or 2 TBSP dried 1 cup distilled water 10 drops tincture of benzoin Bring water to a boil and remove from heat. Add herbs and allow to steep for 30 mins. Keep the lid on the pot while steeping. Add tincture of benzoin. Strain and store. Each week make a new solution. Use approximately 1 tsp. per application Enjoy! Kareemah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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