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Fennel Soother

Good for: all skin types, especially rashy and irritated

Use: daily

Follow with: moisturizer

Prep time: 50-55 mins.

Mix with: mortar and pestle to crush seeds

Store in: bottle or spritzer

Yields: approx. 32 treatments

Special: Softens skin and hair, if used as a rinse; restores pH.

1 TBSP crushed fennel seeds

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

2 cups distilled water

2 tsp. glycerin

Boil water. Remove from heat and add crushed fennel seeds. Allow to steep

for 45 mins. Strain , add glycerin and vinegar, and store. Ahake well

before each use. USe 1 TBSP per application; splash on if desired. Does not

require refrigeration if product is used up within 30 days.

Acne Astringent

Good for: oily skin

Use: daily

Follow with: Moisturizer

Prep time: approx. 35 mins.

MIx with: shake before use

Store in: bottle or spritzer

Yields: approx 96 treatments

Special: Healing and soothing

1 TBSP yarrow

1 TBSP calendula or chamomile

2 cups distilled water

15 drops tincture of benzoin

6 drops essential oil of peppermint

Bring water to a boil. Remove from heat and add herbs. Cover and steep for

30 mins. Strain. Add tincture of benzoin and peppermint oil. Store. Use 1

tsp. per application. Refrigerate.

Here is a treatment I came across for damaged hair.

Basic Oil Conditioner

Good for: normal and dry hair

Use: one time per week

Follow with shampoo

Prep time: Approx. 1 min.

Yields: 1 treatment, don't store

Special: Excellent for dry, sun damaged, and chemically treated hair. Leaves

hair soft and silky.

1/4 cup (more or less, depending on length of hair) of one of the following

oils: Virgin olive oil, jojoba, sweet almond, or castor

10 drops essential oil of lavender, rosemary, or basil

Combine the oils and apply to warm, damp (not wet) hair. Make sure hair is

thoroughly coated. Cover with a plastic bag, or shower cap, then coveragain

with a hot, damp towel. The heat helps the oil to penetrate and condition

your hair. Allow to remain on for 30 mins., then shampoo twice to remove all

traces of oil.

Hope these are helpful.

Kareemah