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Hello Eveyone:

Here are the last two recipes for astringents and toners.

Elder Flower Toner

Good for: normal and dry skin

Use: daily

Follow with: moisturizer if necessary

Prep time: 50- 55 mins

Mix with: spoon or whisk, small bowl

Store in: bottle or spritzer

Yields: approx. 50 treatments

Special: Super for extra dry skin, especially if oil of sandalwood is used.

1 TBSP elder flowers

1 cup distilled water

1 TBSP glycerin

5 drops essential oil of sandalwood or lavendar (optional)

Bring water to a boil and remove from heat. Add herb and steep for 45 mins.

in a covered pot. Strain. Slowly add glycerin and essential oil, stirring

constantly. Store. Use 1 tsp per application. Shake vigorously before

using.

Spicy Aftershave

Good for: All skin types, except very dry

Use: daily or as desired

Follow with: moisturizer

Prep time: 2 weeks

Mix with: shake bottle gently every 2 days

Store in: decorative bottle

Yields: approx. 12 splashes

Special: When strained, can be used as a scented hair rinse for normal or

oily dark hair.

2 cups witch hazel

1 sprig fresh rosemary

1 sprig fresh mint of choice

1 cinnamon stick

5 to 10 whole cloves

2 strips fresh orange peel cut into spirals

2 strips fresh lemon peel cut into spirals

15 drops tincture of benzoin

Place all of the ingredients and tincture of benzoin in a decorative bottle

with the witch hazel. Cap tightly and store for 2 weeks. Leave the herbs

and other ingredients in the bottle. Smells delightful! Use approximately 2

1/2 TBSP per application, or more if you like.

Note: Use organically grown fruit- if available- to avoid pesticide

residue. Be sure to wash fruit thoroughly.

Enjoy!

Kareemah